the City Centre

Travel just beyond Oxford city centre and you will find great attractions and local culture in many of the city’s districts - each with their own unique identity.

Jericho

Great for

Adventurers

Once an industrial area due to its proximity to the Oxford Canal, Jericho is now one of Oxford’s most sought-after areas to live with an excellent choice of pubs, restaurants and shops. It’s a laidback, bohemian neighbourhood, characterised by hip cocktail bars and quiet residential streets of Victorian terraces. The Old Bookbinders Ale House is a charming neighbourhood pub loved by locals for its delicious (and surprising!) menu of French cuisine. For a fun evening, head to The Harcourt Arms or Jericho Tavern for some live music, or enjoy expertly-mixed cocktails at Raoul’s Bar

Culture

HIDDEN GEMS

Beyond the City Centre

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Summertown

To the north of the city centre, Summertown is a leafy suburb that is lined with cosy cafes, boutique shops, and many independent restaurants and eateries. North Parade and South Parade are colourful shopping streets, perfect for picking up an

Cowley Road

Cowley Road is a vibrant, multicultural area to the east of Oxford with many restaurants, shops, bars and arts venues. The area’s unique character is celebrated every July at the Cowley Road Carnival, which boasts live music, a lively parade and delicious street food. One

ST CLEMENT’S

Adjacent to Cowley Road, St Clement’s is another street bustling with a variety of eclectic restaurants and bars - the Oxford Brookes University campus is nearby, giving the feel of a buzzing student district. Visit lively Sri- artisan gift or pastry to take home. On a Sunday Summertown Farmers Market springs to life, offering a tempting array of incredible fresh produce. Find entertainment at the North Wall Arts Centre, which showcases upcoming artists across comedy, theatre and dance. of the most diverse restaurant scenes in the city, Cowley Road boasts the hottest spots for food shopping and restaurants. The tiny, crammed Maroc Deli is a total gem, and just a few yards away is bustling Arbequina, masquerading under the name of ‘R Neville Chemists’, which serves truly exceptional tapas.

Lankan street food restaurant The Coconut Tree or one of several pubs for a drink, quiz or live music! Wander on from St Clement’s and you will come to South Park; a beautiful, vast green space overlooking Oxford’s dreaming spires.

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1 2 Jericho River Thames at Osney credit: Sarah Rhodes