Heathrow Airport 57 min
Oxford Botanic Garden (23 min) Britain's oldest botanic garden, with plants from around the world, both indoor and outdoor. Port Meadow, Oxford (29 min) Unspoilt ancient meadow by the River Thames for walks, wild ponies, bird watching and wildflowers. The Covered Market Oxford (29 min) Legendary 1770s' indoor bazaar packed with artisan grocers, boutique clothing and buzzing cafes. Christ Church (26 min) Majestic university college known for its grand main quad, riverside meadows and Cathedral Choir. Blenheim Palace (27 min) Lavish 17th-century stately home filled with art and standing in Capability Brown-designed gardens. Bodleian Library (27 min) The UK's second largest library, established in 1602 and containing over 11 million works. University Church of St Mary the Virgin (24 min) CofE place of worship with an ornate 14th-century spire plus regular musical recitals and events. The Headington Shark (18 min) Often used as a photo backdrop, Untitled 1986 is a 25-ft. rooftop shark sculpture by John Buckley. Waddesdon Manor (28 min) Victorian mansion built for Baron de Rothschild filled with fine artworks and a famous wine cellar. Bridge of Sighs (27 min) This quaint, covered bridge built in 1914 spans a narrow street between 2 campus buildings. Radcliffe Camera (28 min) 18th-century, Palladian-style academic library and reading rooms, designed by James Gibbs. Carfax Tower (25 min) Landmark 23m-high belltower, once part of a 12th-century church, offering city views from the top. Oxford Castle & Prison (28 min) Remains of a large medieval castle, with tours by costumed guides including the 900-year-old crypt. Oxford University Museum of Natural History (26 min) Immense university museum of zoology, entomology and geology set in a grand neo-Gothic building. Buckinghamshire Railway Centre (27 min) Veteran engines, carriages and memorabilia, set around a recreated Victorian station (with rides). |