Guidebook for Oxford
Food Scene
Jacobs & Field
15 Old High StA fabulous delicatessen, cafe and bar all in one
All day breakfast, sandwich bar, coffee shop, delicatessen, eat in or take out service too.
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Cafe Bonjour
136 London RdAll day breakfast, sandwich bar, coffee shop, delicatessen, eat in or take out service too.
Great little hand made Belgian Chocolatier for a treat (or two!)
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Coco Noir
77A London RdGreat little hand made Belgian Chocolatier for a treat (or two!)
A traditional real ale pub with a log fire and outdoor seating, serving simple British cuisine.
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The Butcher's Arms
5 Wilberforce StA traditional real ale pub with a log fire and outdoor seating, serving simple British cuisine.
Traditional real-ale pub renowned for its pie selection, with a large, leafy beer garden, opposite the pretty parish church, all very English!
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The White Hart
12 St Andrew's RdTraditional real-ale pub renowned for its pie selection, with a large, leafy beer garden, opposite the pretty parish church, all very English!
Entertainment & Activities
The Ultimate Picture Palace is a historic grade II listed cinema situated in on the Cowley Road in east Oxford. It is Oxford's first and only independent cinema, devoted to showing recent releases from around the world, classics seasons and special one-off events.
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The Ultimate Picture Palace
Cowley RoadThe Ultimate Picture Palace is a historic grade II listed cinema situated in on the Cowley Road in east Oxford. It is Oxford's first and only independent cinema, devoted to showing recent releases from around the world, classics seasons and special one-off events.
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Magdalen StreetArts & Culture
The Ashmolean Museum (in full the Ashmolean Museum of Art and Archaeology) on Beaumont Street, is the world's first university museum. Its first building was erected in 1678–1683 to house the cabinet of curiosities that Elias Ashmole gave to the University of Oxford in 1677. Discover half a million years of art and archaeology, from Egyptian mummies to modern art. Free admission
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Ashmolean Museum
Beaumont StreetThe Ashmolean Museum (in full the Ashmolean Museum of Art and Archaeology) on Beaumont Street, is the world's first university museum. Its first building was erected in 1678–1683 to house the cabinet of curiosities that Elias Ashmole gave to the University of Oxford in 1677. Discover half a million years of art and archaeology, from Egyptian mummies to modern art. Free admission
The UK's second largest library, established in 1602 and containing over 11 million works
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Bodleian Library
Broad StreetThe UK's second largest library, established in 1602 and containing over 11 million works
Oxford Playhouse and its next door Burton Taylor Studio present and produce a wide range of live performance. The programme includes the best of British and international drama, family shows, contemporary dance and music, student and amateur shows, comedy, lectures and poetry.
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Oxford Playhouse
11-12 Beaumont StOxford Playhouse and its next door Burton Taylor Studio present and produce a wide range of live performance. The programme includes the best of British and international drama, family shows, contemporary dance and music, student and amateur shows, comedy, lectures and poetry.
New Theatre Oxford is the main commercial theatre in Oxford, England and has a capacity of 1,800 people. Call 0844 871 3020 to book
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Nuevo Teatro de Oxford
24-26 George StNew Theatre Oxford is the main commercial theatre in Oxford, England and has a capacity of 1,800 people. Call 0844 871 3020 to book
The Pitt Rivers Museum, established in 1884, displays over half a million archaeological and ethnographic objects from all parts of the world and all time periods. It is truly a global museum. Free admission too
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Museum Of Natural History
Parks RoadThe Pitt Rivers Museum, established in 1884, displays over half a million archaeological and ethnographic objects from all parts of the world and all time periods. It is truly a global museum. Free admission too
Essentials
Boots
8-10 Cornmarket StPharmacy
A handy convenience store for all your essentials and an ATM too, open late.
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ATM
50 Gladstone RdA handy convenience store for all your essentials and an ATM too, open late.
Laundry and ironing, dry cleaning, 24hr express service, alterations & repairs, suede & leather, key cutting.
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Regency Dry Cleaners
Laundry and ironing, dry cleaning, 24hr express service, alterations & repairs, suede & leather, key cutting.
The Co-operative Food
152 London RdSupermarket and Post Office
Standard opening hours:
Sunday: 06:00 - 23:30
Monday: 06:00 - 23:30
Tuesday: 06:00 - 23:30
Wednesday: 06:00 - 23:30
Thursday: 06:00 - 23:30
Friday: 06:00 - 23:30
Saturday: 06:00 - 23:30
Check website for bank holidays opening times.
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Little Waitrose & Partners Headington, London Rd
52 London RdStandard opening hours:
Sunday: 06:00 - 23:30
Monday: 06:00 - 23:30
Tuesday: 06:00 - 23:30
Wednesday: 06:00 - 23:30
Thursday: 06:00 - 23:30
Friday: 06:00 - 23:30
Saturday: 06:00 - 23:30
Check website for bank holidays opening times.
Standard opening times:
Sunday: 10:00 - 16:00
Monday: 07:00 - 21:00
Tuesday: 07:00 - 21:00
Wednesday: 07:00 - 21:00
Thursday: 07:00 - 21:00
Friday: 07:00 - 21:00
Saturday: 07:00 - 20:00
Check website for bank holiday opening times.
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Waitrose
Southam RoadStandard opening times:
Sunday: 10:00 - 16:00
Monday: 07:00 - 21:00
Tuesday: 07:00 - 21:00
Wednesday: 07:00 - 21:00
Thursday: 07:00 - 21:00
Friday: 07:00 - 21:00
Saturday: 07:00 - 20:00
Check website for bank holiday opening times.
Parks & Nature
70 acres of riverside parkland with areas for sport, plus a large collection of landscaped flora.
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Parques Universitarios
South Parks Road70 acres of riverside parkland with areas for sport, plus a large collection of landscaped flora.
Shotover Country Park offers everyone a chance to enjoy a place of beauty and history right on the edge of Oxford. Covering 117 hectares on the southern slopes of Shotover Hill there are spectacular views from the top across south Oxfordshire.
The park is an intimate mosaic of hidden valleys, varied landscapes and diverse habitats; a haven for wildlife and an ideal setting for peaceful enjoyment of the countryside.
Because Shotover is a nationally important wildlife site, most of the Country Park is designated a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI).
Open 24 hours
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Shotover Country Park
Old RoadShotover Country Park offers everyone a chance to enjoy a place of beauty and history right on the edge of Oxford. Covering 117 hectares on the southern slopes of Shotover Hill there are spectacular views from the top across south Oxfordshire.
The park is an intimate mosaic of hidden valleys, varied landscapes and diverse habitats; a haven for wildlife and an ideal setting for peaceful enjoyment of the countryside.
Because Shotover is a nationally important wildlife site, most of the Country Park is designated a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI).
Open 24 hours
This scenic park offers a delightful two-mile walk through meadows and along river banks, offering picturesque views and ideal spots for picnics, sitting or just relaxing.
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Christ Church Meadow
This scenic park offers a delightful two-mile walk through meadows and along river banks, offering picturesque views and ideal spots for picnics, sitting or just relaxing.
Large open spaced play area with a few wooden climbing objects, swinging bars and huge slide! Lots of steep bumpy hills to run or roll down. Lovely forest land surrounds the playground equipment – this is the real attraction. Definitely the place for exploring.
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Quarry Hollow Play Area
Quarry HollowLarge open spaced play area with a few wooden climbing objects, swinging bars and huge slide! Lots of steep bumpy hills to run or roll down. Lovely forest land surrounds the playground equipment – this is the real attraction. Definitely the place for exploring.
The University of Oxford Botanic Garden is the oldest botanic garden in Great Britain and one of the oldest scientific gardens in the world. The garden was founded in 1621 as a physic garden growing plants for medicinal research. A beautiful and peaceful 2 hectare garden to wander around in the heart of the city. Located in: University of Oxford, OX1 4AZ Open Monday to Sunday 9am to 6pm but check the website to be sure.
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Jardín Botánico de Oxford
Rose LaneThe University of Oxford Botanic Garden is the oldest botanic garden in Great Britain and one of the oldest scientific gardens in the world. The garden was founded in 1621 as a physic garden growing plants for medicinal research. A beautiful and peaceful 2 hectare garden to wander around in the heart of the city. Located in: University of Oxford, OX1 4AZ Open Monday to Sunday 9am to 6pm but check the website to be sure.
Sightseeing
Universidad de Oxford
Wellington SquareEnjoy punting on the river Cherwell at Oxford’s biggest punt station! Call to book - 01865 515978 http://www.cherwellboathouse.co.uk
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Cherwell Boathouse
Bardwell RoadEnjoy punting on the river Cherwell at Oxford’s biggest punt station! Call to book - 01865 515978 http://www.cherwellboathouse.co.uk
Everything Else
Oxford Brookes University
Gipsy LaneA hospital of excellence with an A & E department.
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John Radcliffe Hospital
Headley Way A hospital of excellence with an A & E department.
Churchill Hospital
Old RoadNuffield Orthopaedic Centre
Windmill Road