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
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