Oxford
in English Countryside

One of the world’s great university cities with centuries of history, beautiful colleges and an atmosphere that feels both intellectual and cinematic. Beyond Oxford itself lie charming villages, old pubs and elegant countryside hotels that make it easy to combine culture with slow rural living.

how long to go for

a day, a weekend

when to go

march, april, may, june, july, august, september, october, november

holidays

May Day, Oxford Literary Festival, Christmas

how to get there

Take the train from London Paddington or Marylebone to Oxford or drive from London in around two hours.

how to get around

on foot, by taxi, by car

nice to know

Oxford is much quieter outside university term dates and many colleges can only be visited at specific times.

local language

English

currency

British pound

in an emergency

call 999