Heathrow Airport 54 min
Christ Church Cathedral (16 min) Medieval Gothic and Romanesque cathedral serving Christ Church college and the local parish. Oxford Botanic Garden (17 min) Britain's oldest botanic garden, with plants from around the world, both indoor and outdoor. Carfax Tower (17 min) Landmark 23m-high belltower, once part of a 12th-century church, offering city views from the top. Radcliffe Camera (21 min) 18th-century, Palladian-style academic library and reading rooms, designed by James Gibbs. History of Science Museum (21 min) The university's diminutive science museum, curated around objects such as astrolabes and sundials. The Covered Market Oxford (23 min) Legendary 1770s' indoor bazaar packed with artisan grocers, boutique clothing and buzzing cafes. University Church of St Mary the Virgin (18 min) CofE place of worship with an ornate 14th-century spire plus regular musical recitals and events. Millets Farm Centre (19 min) Family-oriented farm with animal visits, a play-area, eateries & a shop stocking area-sourced goods. Bodleian Library (21 min) The UK's second largest library, established in 1602 and containing over 11 million works. Oxford University Museum of Natural History (20 min) Immense university museum of zoology, entomology and geology set in a grand neo-Gothic building. Basildon Park (26 min) Restored stately home with a garden and extensive parkland, plus a tearoom and gift shop. Oxford Castle & Prison (18 min) Remains of a large medieval castle, with tours by costumed guides including the 900-year-old crypt. Christ Church (16 min) Majestic university college known for its grand main quad, riverside meadows and Cathedral Choir. Didcot Railway Centre (15 min) Displays of train life past, with railway memorabilia, steam locomotives and Thomas the Tank Engine. Bridge of Sighs (21 min) This quaint, covered bridge built in 1914 spans a narrow street between 2 campus buildings. |