Oxford - Wikipedia
WEBOxford (/ ˈ ɒ k s f ər d /) [5] [6] is a cathedral city and non-metropolitan district in Oxfordshire, England, of which it is the county town. Founded in the 8th century, it was granted city status in 1542.
Oxford | England, History, Population, & Facts | Britannica
WEB1 day ago · Oxford, city (district), administrative and historic county of Oxfordshire, England. It is best known as the home of the University of Oxford. Situated between the upper River Thames (known in Oxford as the Isis) and the Cherwell, just north of their confluence, the town was first occupied in Saxon.
Oxford City Guide - Everything you need for your visit to Oxford City
WEBThe essential Oxford City guide for where to stay in Oxford, attractions, places to eat, shopping, listings of Oxford's businesses and community facilities.
Oxford Attractions & Places to Visit - VisitBritain
WEBExplore the official tourism guide to Oxford from VisitBritain. Discover the best things to do and why we love Oxford. Just an hour by train from London and you’re in the city of dreaming spires.
Oxford, City of Dreaming Spires - Historic UK
WEBOxford is the county town of Oxfordshire and famous worldwide for its prestigious university, the oldest in the English-speaking world. In his poem ‘Thyrsis’ the Victorian poet Matthew Arnold called Oxford ‘the city of dreaming spires’ after the stunning architecture of these university buildings.
The 17 top things to do in Oxford - Lonely Planet
WEBOct 11, 2021 · There's a lot more to this golden-hued city than austere and solemn academia. Here are the top things to do in Oxford, a centuries-old city full of modern inspiration. Wander historic university colleges. Oxford …
15 Top-Rated Attractions & Places to Visit in Oxford
WEBDec 25, 2023 · Oxford has plenty of tourist attractions, including Carfax Tower, offering superb views over the city, and the historic Covered Market with its excellent shopping. For a truly unique vacation experience, some university colleges now offer accommodation options, including bed and breakfast.
Visit Oxford – Oxford City Council
WEBOxford is a wonderful place to visit. It is home to magnificent architecture and history, famous literary figures and unique traditions. Find out about things to do, where to stay and planning...
Oxford – Travel guide at Wikivoyage
WEBOxford is the oldest university city in the United Kingdom, some 50 miles (80 km) to the west of the capital London in its own county of Oxfordshire, on the rivers Thames and Cherwell.
Oxford - England’s Historic Cities
WEBLocated just an hour northwest of London, Oxfordshire is a region replete with picturesque villages, cosy pubs, churches and thatched cottages, with the river Thames running through. Its perhaps the part of England that most resembles visitor’s imaginations – …
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