Long Boat Cruises

Discover Oxford from a different point of view… Oxford River Cruises “Cruising the tranquil Thames in Oxford offers a taste of a lower life, where cares drift away with the gentle flow of the water and life’s pleasures can be enjoyed to their utmost.” (source) Oxford River Cruises offers a range of tours, trips and … Read more

Local News

Local News Oxford offers a variety of news outlets in both print and online form. Local Print The Oxford Mail – a tabloid newspaper printed 6 days a week, Monday through to Saturday The Oxford Times – a newspaper printed weekly, on a Thursday The Oxford Paper – a newspaper printed weekly, on a Thursday … Read more

Left Luggage

Left Luggage If you need to temporarily store your luggage at some point during your stay in Oxford, we’ve got you covered. The Oxford Visitor Information Centre offers a left luggage service available all year round.   Hours of Operation: September-June Monday to Saturday – 9:30am to 4:30pm // Sunday – 10:00am to 3:00pm July-August … Read more

Language Schools

Language Schools Oxford School of English The Oxford School of English – located in the heart of Oxford – provides a variety of English language courses to meet the needs of students that come from a variety of backgrounds. From one-on-one intensive English courses, to 2-week Business English for Executives, the Oxford School of English … Read more

Graduation Ceremonies

University of Oxford At the University of Oxford, graduation ceremonies take place throughout the year. To view the dates for 2018, follow this link. Are you in Oxford for a graduation ceremony and need accommodation? Oxford Brookes At Oxford Brookes, graduation ceremonies take place in June and in August/September. To view the graduation ceremony timetable … Read more

Family Fun Things

Family Fun Things As well as the bounty of museums Oxford has to offer, there are also a rich selection of family activities to choose from… The Story Museum – a museum encouraging education and imagination through storytelling Oxford Castle Unlocked – explore the partly ruined Norman, medieval castle Oxford Spy Mission Treasure Trail – a … Read more

Dining

Yeti Nepalese Rated #2 on TripAdvisor, Yeti Nepalese is a restaurant specializing in Nepalese and Indian cuisine. One of my personal favorites, the friendly staff will go out of their way to make personalized menu recommendations, and adapt their dishes to suit your taste preferences. Serving consistently mouth-watering food, Yeti Nepalese is one of Oxford’s … Read more

Colleges

The University of Oxford is home to thirty-eight colleges, each unique and rich in history. Many are open to visitors, and offer rewarding opportunities to learn more about the University. Learn more about the colleges here Discover some of the highlights… Christ Church College Christ Church College is perhaps the most recognisable college, and served … Read more

Coffee Shops

Oxford’s vibrant café culture is yet another asset to this beautiful city, and every coffee shop is an experience in and of itself. Although they can be found in every nook and cranny, check out some of our personal favourite café’s below… The Jericho Café The Jericho Café is a staple coffee shop and bistro … Read more

Buses and Trains

Buses For local buses, the Oxford Bus Company runs a public transportation system that makes traveling within Oxford a breeze. Their timetables and fares can be found online here. For coach travel, National Express offers the best routes and deals (their website can be found here). Oxford’s bus station is located in Gloucester Green, and … Read more