Finding Your Way Around

Key things to do in Oxford

Green Spaces

University Parks

Found in the north of the centre of Oxford, University Parks is a lush green space for everyone to enjoy, including dogs!

Port Meadow

Port Meadow is a large open space, spanning from the centre of the city to the small village of Wolvercote. There are many opportunities for different walking routes in the countryside.

Florence Park

Found in East Oxford, toward Cowley Road, Florence park is not just a green space but also has tennis courts, play areas and mini-golf, providing fun for all ages.

Shops

Blackwell

Located on Broad Street, City Centre, Blackwell is staple of Oxford, providing books, posters, music, games and much more

Westgate

For students wanting a wide variety of clothes shops, from designer to budget, Westgate is the place to go. Located on Queen Street, the shopping centre also has a top floor dedicated to restaurants, escape rooms, and a cinema.

Covered Market

The Covered Market is a historic shopping site, located on Market Street, offering hidden gems to find bespoke gifts, fashion, produce, and food.

Museums and Galleries

Ashmolean

The Ashmolean Museum of Art and Archaeology is world famous and host to amazing exhibitions. Free to enter, the museum can be found on Beaumont Street.

Pitt Rivers and Natural History

Home to dinosaur bones, fossils, specimens, and artifacts from around world Find the two museums (under one roof) on Parks Road, with free admission to all.

Modern Art

If modern art is more your thing, the Modern Art Museum on Pembroke Road is home to international exhibitions from cutting-edge artists, free to the public.

Sights to see

Botanic Gardens

One of oldest scientific gardens in the UK, the Botanic Gardens contains over 5,000 species of plants. Students can go free with their student cards. Find the gardens on Rose Lane, near Magdalen College.

Oxford Castle

The medieval ruins represent a time of anarchy in 12-13th century Oxford. Explore the ruins and the prison cells below at student prices.

Carfax Tower

Visit the remains of a 12th century church and climb to the top for amazing views of the city. Find the tower on Queens Road and enter for £3.

Things to do

Punting

Oxford is famous for its punting with many colleges having punting facilities. Hire a traditional punt, pedalo or row boat for the perfect afternoon.

Ice Rink

Enjoy a few hours on the ice at Oxford Ice Rink on Oxpens road, where you can hire all the gear you need.

Theatre and Cinema

Catch some great shows at the New Theatre on George Street or at The Playhouse on Beaumont Street. There are also plenty of Cinemas in Oxford, including the Phoenix Picturehouse in Jericho