Things to do & places to visit in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom

Oxfordshire #25 destination in United Kingdom 2023. The average rating score is 4.44 based on 52.2k traveler reviews, of 30 attractions. Timezone: Europe/London, current date and time: Monday, May 06, 2024, 7:42.

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General weather summary in May

62°F - 43°F

Temperature Highs - Lows

Moderately chilly with a gentle breeze

Feels like

23%

Chance of rain

75.0 millimeters

Amount

14.9 mph

Wind speed

77%

Humidity

15.6

Daylight length

5:13 AM

Sunrise

8:49 PM

Sunset

44%

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Top things to do (26)

Top places to visit (30 attractions) view more »

5.0 Hook Norton Brewery (2.779 reviews)
- Fantastic Brewery Tour (and breakfast)
Monday: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM Spent 2-3 hours Breweries

Brewery tours run Monday to Sunday, starting from the Visitors Centre, they last approximately 2 hours. The first 1½ hours are spent around the brewery where you'll see our original steam engine, learn about our history and how we make our range of delicious beers. Once outside the Brewery, don't forget to keep an eye out for our working Shire horses, which still deliver beer to our local pubs. In any event, the tour of the brewery includes a tour of the stables so you won’t miss out on seeing these amazing animals. Upon completion of the tour, it's back to our sampling bar in the Visitor Centre for a ½ hour beer tasting. It is essential to book a Brewery Tour by contacting us on the phone or email. See more..
5.0 The Wychwood Brewery (720 reviews)
- Birthday treat tour.
Temporarily closed - Closed until further notice Breweries

My daughter knows Hobgoblin is my favourite beer so she booked me a tour for my 60th birthday. We were made very welcome by the tour guide Andy who was very knowledgeable and friendly. I was pleased the brewery is fairly small which surprised me considering how much beer they sell, I really recommend you visit even if your not a beer drinker like my wife who thought it was a very enjoyable experience. At only £12 I find it really good value as you start with a half pint and after the tour you sample many of the beers and another half pint to finish on, plus a free glass to. Will visit again in the future. See more..
5.0 Creation Theatre Company (550 reviews)
- "Bleak House" in Blackwell's bookshop, Oxford
Theaters

Exciting, immersive, fast-paced, live theatre events in Oxford. We've been performing everywhere from car parks to book shops for the past 25 years, bringing classic stories to life in unusual locations - join us! See more..
5.0 The Oxford Artisan Distillery (361 reviews)
- Excelente experiencia y exquisito sabor. Excellent experience, service and product.
Monday: 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM Spent < 1 hour Distilleries

The Oxford Artisan Distillery welcomes visitors to its distillery, in the heart of Oxford, for a behind-the-scenes experience where you can discover our approach to craft distilling using sustainably farmed populations of heritage grain and bespoke hand-built copper stills. You’ll see what goes into our spirits and truly understand what grain to glass craft distillery is all about. In addition we have a distillery shop open to the public daily for no charge. See more..
5.0 Hook Norton Brewery (2.779 reviews)
- Fantastic Brewery Tour (and breakfast)
Monday: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM Spent 2-3 hours Breweries

Brewery tours run Monday to Sunday, starting from the Visitors Centre, they last approximately 2 hours. The first 1½ hours are spent around the brewery where you'll see our original steam engine, learn about our history and how we make our range of delicious beers. Once outside the Brewery, don't forget to keep an eye out for our working Shire horses, which still deliver beer to our local pubs. In any event, the tour of the brewery includes a tour of the stables so you won’t miss out on seeing these amazing animals. Upon completion of the tour, it's back to our sampling bar in the Visitor Centre for a ½ hour beer tasting. It is essential to book a Brewery Tour by contacting us on the phone or email. See more..
5.0 The Wychwood Brewery (720 reviews)
- Birthday treat tour.
Temporarily closed - Closed until further notice Breweries

My daughter knows Hobgoblin is my favourite beer so she booked me a tour for my 60th birthday. We were made very welcome by the tour guide Andy who was very knowledgeable and friendly. I was pleased the brewery is fairly small which surprised me considering how much beer they sell, I really recommend you visit even if your not a beer drinker like my wife who thought it was a very enjoyable experience. At only £12 I find it really good value as you start with a half pint and after the tour you sample many of the beers and another half pint to finish on, plus a free glass to. Will visit again in the future. See more..
4.5 Blenheim Palace (8.432 reviews)
- Wow wow wow - absolutely amazing!!
Monday: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM Spent More than 3 hours Historic Sites

Home to the 12th Duke and Duchess of Marlborough and birthplace of Sir Winston Churchill,, Blenheim Palace is a masterpiece of Baroque architecture that boasts over 300 years of history to discover. This World Heritage Site is set within more than 2000 acres of Parkland landscaped by 'Capability' Brown, and the Palace itself houses some of the finest collections of antique furniture in Europe.Situated in Woodstock, just 8 miles from Oxford, Blenheim Palace is Britain's Greatest Palace and offers visitors a precious time, every time. See more..
4.5 Ashmolean Museum of Art and Archaeology (6.016 reviews)
- Ashmolean Adventure is excellent!
Monday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Speciality Museums

The Ashmolean is the University of Oxford’s museum of art and archaeology, founded in 1683. Our world famous collections range from Egyptian mummies to contemporary art, telling human stories across cultures and across time. The Museum is open every day, 10am–5pm. Admission is free. See more..
4.5 Pitt Rivers Museum (3.925 reviews)
- Wow so much to see
Monday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Speciality Museums

The Pitt Rivers Museum is one of Oxford’s most popular attractions, famous for its period atmosphere and outstanding collections from many cultures around the world, past and present. See more..
4.5 Oxford Castle & Prison (3.113 reviews)
- Guided tour at Oxford Castle and Prison
Monday: 10:00 AM - 5:30 PM Speciality & Gift Shops • Historic Sites • Cultural Tours • Historical & Heritage Tours • Castles

We were a party of 7 who had just done 2 and half hours of driving on our route home, we came into Oxford for lunch and how could we resist a Castle and Prison, we had the tour guide Oliver who was dressed the part and who’s knowledge seemed to have no bounds. The tour was informative and captivating even younger children learned without becoming idle. Where to start with St George’s tower the oldest non-religious building in all of Oxford, the view is nothing short of spectacular and again the truly limitless font of Oliver was more than prepared for the questions thrown at him, 101 steps he committed to memory and for people less comfortable with the physical feat of the staircase, a video was provided, which I’m reliably informed kept their attention the some 15 minutes we were in the tower. I’d happily go again and it was definitely worth the 15 pounds for a guided tour! A stunning building, now on to the Motte. See more..
4.5 Bodleian Library (2.771 reviews)
- Excellent tour and exceptional guide Victoria
Monday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Historic Sites • Architectural Buildings • Libraries

The world-famous Bodleian Libraries is a must-see cultural destination in the heart of Oxford. The Bodleian Library was founded by Sir Thomas Bodley and officially opened in 1602. Since then the Bodleian libraries has grown to be the largest academic library system in the UK. In its reading rooms generations of famous scholars have studied through the ages, amongst them monarchs, Nobel Prize winners, British Prime Ministers and writers including Oscar Wilde, C.S. Lewis and J.R.R. Tolkien. At the site, you can explore historic spaces that you might recognise from popular films and TV series such as Harry Potter and A Discovery of Witches. We also offer free, inspiring exhibitions featuring the libraries’ rich collections, two unique gift shops and a lovely café. See more..
4.5 Christ Church (2.544 reviews)
- Top attraction in Oxford!
Historic Sites • Castles • Religious Sites • Educational sites

he best there is in Oxford! Worth every penny. The tour lasts about 1.5 hours with the audio guide, which is very interesting unlike so many others, there is quality information in this one. If you are in Oxford this is not to be missed :) I strongly recommend going at the last entry time 15-45 because you get to see the choir practice in the church before service and its just amazing! And of course if you are a Harry Potter fan, you will spot the filming spots right away! See more..
4.5 Oxford University Museum of Natural History (2.464 reviews)
- Interesting museum
Monday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Natural History Museums

The Museum of Natural History houses the University's scientific collections of geological and zoological specimens. The Museum itself is a Grade 1 listed building, renowned for its spectacular neo-Gothic architecture. Among its most famous features are the Oxfordshire dinosaurs, the dodo, and the swifts in the tower. See more..
4.5 University of Oxford (1.637 reviews)
- Loved This Place
Monday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Educational sites

Starting as early as 1096 with some form of teaching, Oxford is the oldest English-speaking university in the world. See more..
4.5 Crocodiles of the World (1.300 reviews)
- Great day out
Monday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Zoos

Crocodiles of the World is the UK's only crocodile zoo. We're home to more than 130 crocodiles, alligators and caimans from 18 different species of crocodilian. We're also home to a number of reptiles, including snakes, lizards, turtles, tortoises, and terrapins! We have a busy schedule of daily events, including animal encounters and feeds! We also have an Wildlife Education Zone - which features a Bistro Cafe nearby with a mischievous mob of Meerkats, Tortoises, Tamarin monkeys and more! Crocodiles of the World run events and activities throughout the year, including zoo keeper and animal experiences and school trips or educational visits. See more..
4.5 Upton House & Gardens (1.280 reviews)
- A different view, a better experience
Monday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Spent 2-3 hours Art Galleries • Gardens • Art Museums

Upton House and Gardens was the beloved country home of the Jewish philanthropist, collector and Chairman of Shell, Walter Samuel, 2nd Viscount Bearsted, and his family. Remodelled in the 1930s as a weekend retreat, with its modern comforts, gardens and outstanding world class collections of paintings and porcelain, Upton was about beauty and pleasure. Please note our busier times are weekends when entry to the house is via timed ticket, these are available to select upon arrival at reception. Please also be aware that Upton houses an important collection of art and porcelain, and it isn't possible to have all items or rooms on permanent display. If you're visiting to see a particular collection item or room, we recommend contacting us before you visit. Between November and March the gardens are open via the Winter Walk, which follows the hard paths around the perimeter of the garden. Last entry to the house is 3pm. See more..
4.5 Chiltern Valley Winery & Brewery (1.214 reviews)
- Excellent! Great Place, Great Staff, Highly Recommended
Monday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Wineries & Vineyards • Breweries

An award winning English Vineyard, Winery and Brewery. Offering pre booked tours with tutored tastings. There is also an on-site fantastic Bed & Breakfast where you can relax and enjoy a stay in the Chiltern countryside. See more..
4.5 Christ Church Meadow (1.094 reviews)
- Cold and Snowy but Beautiful
Spent 1-2 hours Parks

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. See more..
4.5 University of Oxford Botanic Garden (1.064 reviews)
- A worthwhile visit for families with kids
Monday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Gardens

The Oxford Botanic Garden is the oldest in the UK and with nearly 5,000 different types of plant, the Garden is a year-round oasis of biodiversity, right in the heart of the city. For winter opening hours please visit our website. See more..
4.5 University Church of St. Mary the Virgin (770 reviews)
- It is worth a detailed visit
Monday: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM Spent < 1 hour Architectural Buildings • Religious Sites

Considered one of the oldest university buildings in the world, this is a superb example of Church Architecture from the 13th century. Standing in the very centre of Oxford, the University Church is the spiritual heart of the oldest university in Britain. See more..
4.5 Magdalen College (735 reviews)
- My favourite Oxford site
Monday: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Architectural Buildings • Religious Sites • Educational sites

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4.5 Nuffield Place (569 reviews)
- Peaceful haven with an extraordinary story to tell.
Speciality Museums

We booked a tour for this gorgeous house. Nuffield Place is a beautifully kept, cosy family home set in lovely gardens. Thank you to our very welcoming and informative tour guide, John. Throughout the tour he wove together the story of William Morris/ Lord Nuffield the man homself and the generous contribution he made to medicine. I had no idea and it was delightful to hear all about this amazing place. Thank you See more..
4.5 Sheldonian Theatre (526 reviews)
- The climb to the Cupola is definitely worth the effort!
Monday: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM Spent < 1 hour Architectural Buildings • Convention Centers

Gaze over panoramic views of the iconic Oxford skyline, trace the footsteps of famous Oxford graduates, and discover over 350 years of history! The Sheldonian Theatre, an exquisite Grade I listed building situated at the heart of Oxford, is the official ceremonial hall of Oxford University. Designed by Sir Christopher Wren and built between 1664 and 1669, the Sheldonian is a must-see on your visit to Oxford whether to browse the theatre at your own pace or attend a musical concert. The Sheldonian offers self-guided tours, is a stop on many of the Oxford walking tours and the City Sight Seeing bus tours. Come inside and learn about how the University was formed, the importance of the Sheldonian Theatre and how it's woven into the University's past, present and future. Please visit the website for opening hours and dates before your visit as these are subject to change due to University events and concerts. See more..
4.5 Radcliffe Camera (471 reviews)
- Amazing Building - Oxford MUST SEE
Temporarily closed - Closed until further notice Spent < 1 hour Points of Interest & Landmarks • Architectural Buildings • Libraries

This distinctive circular building is a beautiful piece of classical architecture and one of Oxford’s most iconic sights. Built independently of the Bodleian, it’s named after the royal physician, John Radcliffe who had left money in his will to purchase land, build a library, purchase books, and pay a full-time librarian. The camera, simply meaning ‘room’, was built 1737 – 1749 and designed by the leading architect James Gibbs. With its growing collections, the Bodleian took over the Radcliffe Camera in 1860 to expand its book storage facilities. See more..
4.5 Partyman World Of Play (423 reviews)
- Great Children’s Party!
Monday: 10:00 AM - 6:30 PM Spent 2-3 hours Playgrounds

Imagine a place with multi-level play structures, ball ponds, go-karts, comfy seating for mums and dads to relax, an ever changing menu with freshly prepared food… Fun!If you’re looking for a great day out or the perfect location for your little one’s birthday party then look no further. Partyman World Oxford has four specially designed party rooms which you can use for the entire duration of your party, just to make it that little extra special! See more..
4.5 Broughton Castle (372 reviews)
- History done well.
Monday: Spent 1-2 hours Castles

A moated fortified manor house, about 2 miles west of Banbury. Built in 1300 and then later added to in 1550, the Castle had strong links with the Parliamentary side in the English Civil War (1642-51). Still a family home, Broughton Castle is lived in by the Fiennes family. Beautiful formal garden and park. Public open days will resume from the beginning of April 2017 (2pm - 5pm Wednesdays and Sundays). We are open for group tours at any time of the year by appointment. We have a recently refurbished tea room offering light lunches and delicious afternoon teas, See more..
4.5 Port Meadow (342 reviews)
- Wonderful park
Parks

I took a breather between my lectures in the local university and went there for a quick snack surrounded by nature. I was surprise how lively this place is. If at any point I am located near this palce I will go very often with my family See more..
4.5 New College (340 reviews)
- A peaceful place of study
Educational sites

New College, founded in 1379, is one of the larger colleges at the University of Oxford, and is particularly well-known for its Chapel and Choir. See more..
4.5 Pendon Museum (248 reviews)
- an enjoyable visit and well worht a close look
Monday: Spent 2-3 hours History Museums

Modelling the past for the future. The benchmark for modelling excellence. Pendon's centrepiece exhibition of the Vale of White Horse is a re-creation of the rural landscape of the 1920s and 30s in breathtaking detail. Pendon is also home to our famous Dartmoor and Teignmouth Sea Wall scene models and the ground breaking Madder Valley Railway. Our volunteer guides provide informative descriptions about the history, geography, society and transport of the times. A fun and educational experience for all. We also offer a small tea room, museum shop and free wi-fi. Disabled parking and access available. See more..
4.5 Blenheim Palace (8.432 reviews)
- Wow wow wow - absolutely amazing!!
Monday: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM Spent More than 3 hours Historic Sites

Home to the 12th Duke and Duchess of Marlborough and birthplace of Sir Winston Churchill,, Blenheim Palace is a masterpiece of Baroque architecture that boasts over 300 years of history to discover. This World Heritage Site is set within more than 2000 acres of Parkland landscaped by 'Capability' Brown, and the Palace itself houses some of the finest collections of antique furniture in Europe.Situated in Woodstock, just 8 miles from Oxford, Blenheim Palace is Britain's Greatest Palace and offers visitors a precious time, every time. See more..