Experience Oxfordshire Guide 2019

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48 Hours In Oxford - A Whirlwind Weekend
With so much to see and do across Oxford, it can be
hard knowing where to start. Oxford is a city worldrenowned
for its academic reputation and ornate
buildings, which have led to its title, coined by English
poet and Oxford academic Matthew Arnold, of the
‘City of Dreaming Spires’.
The City of Dreaming Spires: Oxford
Today, the majestic city attracts millions of visitors every
year, and with so much to see and do, we want to show you
exactly how and where to make the most of your time in this
iconic city. But don’t just feel limited to one weekend, we’d
love for you to stay in Oxford longer…
Day One
9:30 am
Kickstart your weekend in the heart of it all, with a filling
breakfast or brunch at the social enterprise cafe located
inside the Old Fire Station on bustling George Street.
After you’ve filled up, head left and go down Broad Street
- stopping inside the Oxford Visitor Information Centre
along the way. Continue further down the road to explore
some of Oxford’s most famous landmarks including the
Sheldonian Theatre, the Weston Library, the Bodleian
Library and the Bridge of Sighs.
10:45 am
To maximise your time, pre-book an Oxford Official
Walking Tour and start your guided walking tour around
more of Oxford’s iconic sites and locations. Tours are led by
professional green badge guides and usually include entry
into one of the University of Oxford’s 38 colleges.
Radcliffe Broad Camera Street
Bridge of Sighs
Alternatively, if you don’t want to walk, the City Sightseeing
double decker, open top bus tour is a great way to see
around the city. Listen to your guide as you are driven
around with the option to hop on and hop off at 19 stops.
48 Hours In Oxford: A Whirlwind Weekend