Somerville College

This college was founded in 1977 by Cecil Green (the founder of Texas Instruments) and his wife Ida. Medicine had always been one of the...

When women were struggling to be accepted into the university during the last quarter of the 19th century, four women's halls of residenc...

In 1878, a committee was established to promote the admission of women to the university by founding a female hall of residence. Somervil...

This is very much a local's local and doesn't attract many students or tourists, despite its location near The Plain Roundabout at the bo...

The swimming facilities at this center consist of main and learner pools in a somewhat dated building. There is no diving area, but the p...

St Hugh's may be slightly off the beaten track in north Oxford, but it's a pleasant area to explore when you've seen all the city center...

Situated on the delightful North Parade Avenue, this pub boasts of nooks and crannies galore, as well as a patio at the back, which durin...

The Gardener's Arms is a delightful, small and friendly pub on North Parade. Located close to the Rose and Crown—anot...

Fighting it out with the other restaurants on North Parade, Chez Gaston can certainly hold its own. Its crepes are renowned in Oxford, an...

Set in a beautiful north Oxford villa that could easily have been transported from the Mediterranean, the Lemon Tree puts the emphasis on...

This restaurant is the proud recipient of a multitude of accolades, such as from the Good Food Guide 2004, and Time Out. What a lovely ve...

Situated by the side of the Cherwell Boathouse and open from 10.3am till dusk, this bar is the ideal place to enjoy an Oxford Summer. Eve...

Luna Caprese is a gem on the elegant North Parade. It's not much to look at on the outside—but once through the door, you are transported...

Set in a beautiful plant-filled conservatory, Gee's is perfect for summer dining. The high ceiling and huge windows give this restaurant...

Winner of an award for Best City Chef, the Bombay is all you'd expect from a good quality Indian restaurant, plus a little bit more. All...

This is the archetypal Indian restaurant. It's a very popular venue for celebrations but manages to avoid the rowdiness that often afflic...

For the party animals of Oxford, it's like a ritual to visit The Jericho Tavern. The fact that in the past the famous bands Supergrass an...

Unlike many of the curry houses in Oxford, the Standard is not ashamed of being a traditional Indian restaurant. As a result, it throws i...

Bandung is the only Indonesian restaurant in Oxford and should be tried for its delightful Malay/Indonesian mix. The restaurant is tiny,...