Things To Do
Bodleian Library and Radcliffe Camera
Visit these beautiful libraries in Oxford City Centre. You can choose to get a tour of the Bodlein or simply marvel at it's architecture from the outside! The large Radcliffe camera, a favourite library among students, lies right next door.
Covered Market
Explore Oxford's famous covered market - filled with wonderful food, sweets and souvenirs. You can find everything in here from quality pies, delicious Thai food (Sasi's thai - one of Eric's personal favourites!) or stacked sandwiches. There's also some knick-knack stores if you're looking for gifts to take home.
Oxford Punting
Punting is a favourite summer-time activity of all Oxford students! It involves standing up on the back of a wooden boat, and using a long metal pole to propel yourself through the water. This is a beautiful way to see a number of the Oxford colleges and the surrounding scenery. Don't back your balance? Fear not! You can pre-book a guided tour on a punt, and just sit down and relax! We would recommend pre-booking this activity to avoid a long wait, but you can show up and queue on the day.
Oxford Colleges
Walk around and visit some of the Oxford Colleges! See the link for details on which ones are free/charge, and opening times. Some famous ones to check out include Christchurch (the site of many Harry Potter film shots!), Magdalen (where CS Lewis and Tolkien would go on walks together), and Oriel and Exeter (where Erin and Eric studied!)
Blenheim Palace
Blenheim Palace is a Baroque masterpiece and UNESCO World Heritage site in Oxfordshire, known as the birthplace of Sir Winston Churchill and the home of the Duke of Marlborough. Visitors can explore the opulent State Rooms, the Churchill Exhibition, the 2,000-acre park and various formal gardens. Buses run to Woodstock (the town where Blenheim is located!) from central Oxford for easy access to the palace on foot. We'd recommend you also explore Woodstock while you're there, which is a beautiful Cotswold village with some lovely pubs!
Museums
If you fancy a visit to a museum, we would recommend either the Ashmolean or the Oxford Natural History museums. Both are located in central Oxford and and have no entrance fee!