Currently the building is used for local government meetings and conferences, but when it was opened in 1897 by the Prince of Wales Edward VII, it served as a library and courthouse. Be sure to visit the museum Museum of Oxford that is located here.

This 13th century tower is all that is left from the once town church called St. Martin’s. It had to be torn down twice during 1820 and again in 1896 for repairs and road-expansion projects. Nevertheless the tower stands tall as a town landmark and should definitely be photographed if visited.

A historic one-of-a-kind ancient collection of weapons, looms, armour, magical items and religious items. Given to Oxford University at the turn of the 20th century, the collection includes a number of masks, fans, amulets, belts, a forty-foot high totem pole and more.

Architecturally this building’s round shape makes it stand out amongst stiff competition. Most of the time the theater is used by the university, but there are often shows that can be seen here. Histsorically renowned architect Christopher Wren at the age of 31 designed the structure as a professor of astronomy. He based the design off the Marcellus Theatre in Rome.

Welcome to Britain’s oldest public museum. The museum started with a collection of John Tradescant’s rare archaeological findings and pieces during the 17th century. Elias Ashmole inherited the collection and the museum opened in 1683. Sites include numerous antiquities galleries dating as far back as the Paleolithic and Victorian times. Also be sure to check out the Heberden Coin Room, or the lunch hour visitor’s talks they hold. No Admission.

Founded in 1379, and the first to admit undergraduates, New College has impressive architecture including the ancient city wall, the quadrangle, the chapel, and much more. Some buildings date as far back as the 15th century. Countless architectural masterpieces to remember.

New College Lane meets Queen’s Lane

Although once strongly opposed by New College, this stout arched bridge has evolved as an architectural landmark of the city. Constructed during 1913-1914, and named after Ponte dei Sospiri in Venice, the bridge connects two buildings from Hertford College.

Whilst Keble College may frequently be referred to as ‘the ugly college’ of Oxford University, I think it’s merits are often terribly overlooked. Admittedly it may be the only red bricked college and that in itself has made it the target of much abuse but few realize that at the expense of the classic stone Keble has gained something that many of the other colleges lack – individuality. Keble is a very new college in the grand scheme of Oxford and due to lack of funding at it’s construction was severely curtailed from the original vision. The brickwork is made up of not only red but also blue and white bricks, a fact that was the basis for the ‘destroy Keble’ secret society. The society relied upon members covertly removing bricks from the buildings in the hope that one day nothing but the foundations would remain. If a potential activist removed a red brick then they were allowed to become a member, if it was a white brick then they entered higher up in the social ladder and if they managed to detach a blue brick then they were automatically promoted to chair. As you will notice on touring Keble this is all due to the frequency of the colours in the brickwork. The other notable detail about keble is the chapel; this houses the ‘light of the world’ painting which whilst i don’t know the full details is a much valued artwork. Keble is a college that has been extended over the decades, and has in some ways suffered and benefitted from it. The 1960s addition can be seen as somewhat of an eye-sore but it has provided the so-called ‘spaceship’ bar that is (in)famous throughout the university. If I have so far failed to convince you that Keble is worth a visit then mentioning the much coverted hall and quads can do little to rectify this. It may not be the most attractive college in Oxford but it definitely has the most character. -PW from Oxford

“This is the most impressive College in Oxford, and the only one that gives you an impression of what medieval Oxford may have been like. It has the oldest buildings of any Oxford College dating back to 1294 – look at mob quad in particular. The Chapel is perhaps less impressive than Christ Church or New College, but more authentic in any case.
The gardens are small but splendid, and the view over the Christ Church Meadows comes as quite a surprise if you have wandered in from the city centre. ” No Admission.

One of those unique shopping areas centers where everything seems to be bustling around you in these tight alleys that offer tons of good quality clothing, outerwear, dining, café’s, crafts, souvenirs and more. Expect to spend a bit of time looking at all the goods and finding a nice place to eat at.

Enjoy Europe’s longest indoor ‘dark’ ride where you take a seat and slowly move past a historical overview of the university’s birth and development into one of today’s most prestigious international universities.

The first round library in Britain built by John Radcliffe, who studied at Oxford, around 1737. The absolutely drop-jaw exterior design is worth the trip alone, but a bonus walk through the libraries reading rooms is a big plus.

Radcliffe Square

Magdalen’s bell tower on high street is labeled the trademark of the prestigious Oxford city. The tower stands at 144 feet high, and was once used as an observation post during the British Civil War era. Take walk around the impressive Magdalen campus, and enjoy all the great views, sites and sounds of this spacious college. No Admission.

With over 8,000 different plant species on display, the Botanic Garden offers a simply gorgeous garden setting with an accurate Tudor style theme.

Tucked away in the central district

Many of the buildings here were constructed during the 17th and 18th centuries, nevertheless Queen’s displays some of the finest classical architecture in Oxford. The buildings have a commanding grand presence that’s not to be forgotten. Notable are the quadrangles designed by architect Nicholas Hawksmoor. The college can only be visited by official city tours.

Get away from the city atmosphere at this peaceful meadow in the heart of Oxford. See cattle graze the open outstretched land, bordered by the Isis and Cherwell rivers as well as Merton and Poplar Walk. Take a nice stroll and spend sometime here to relax where the locals do.

One of the ultimate college picture galleries out there. A collection which began in the 18th century includes works done by Leonardo Da Vinci, Michelangelo, Rubens, Van Dyck, Frans Hals and more. No Admission.

The most famous, scenic and architecturally stunning Oxford college. Founded by Cardinal Wolsey of the Cardinal College in 1525, it became Christ Church in 1545. Sites include stain glass works by Abraham van Linge and Edward Burns-Jones, as well as a reconstructed shrine of St. Frideswide. Check out the panel depicting the martyrdom of St. Thomas A. Becket.