Oxford Things to Do

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 has to offer, and after all, this college has an interesting history. In 1886, the first p... more

Opened in 1929 as a memorial to Cecil Rhodes, this building is now used as offices for the Rhodes Trust. On the copper-domed roof is the Zimbabwe bird,  the national symbol of Zimbabwe, formerly Rhodesia. Eighty five Rhodes sch... more

Referred to as, 'Univ', this is one of three colleges claiming to be the oldest in Oxford (the others are Balliol and Merton). It has much to offer visitors, from the beautiful stained glass in the chapel to the Shelley Memoria... more

Pembroke College was founded by James I in 1624 and a statue of the founder stands in the tower in Chapel Quad. The Hall, with its magnificent hammer beam roof, dates from the 19th century and has a wonderful collection of port... more

Exhibits at the Museum Of Oxford range from explanatory maps and drawings to reconstructions of entire rooms including an Elizabethan parlor, an 18th-century student's room and a Victorian kitchen. All major periods in the city... more

Although mentioned in the Domesday Book of 1086, the oldest parts of the church we now see are the 13th-century tower and 14th-century spire. Until specialized university buildings were available, St Mary's was used for univers... more

The Isis River flows through the city of Oxford and has hosted several boating competitions, with Torpids being the most popular. This river also flows through London where it is known as the Thames. Since this river has hosted... more

Tucked away in a side alley just off the High Street, Ma Belle's is well worth visiting either for a quality meal or a cocktail, accompanied by live jazz on a Wednesday evening. The arty decor—black and white photos of ladies p... more

The White Horse, located close to The King's Arms, is a very small and rickety pub on Broad Street. It is quite simply the coziest pub in Oxford and has a smoky, beery ambience not to be found anywhere else. With a wide and unu... more

The Coven II is hidden at the edge of central Oxford near the ice rink. Although it looks quite grim and tiny from the outside, once you get inside, Coven turns out to be surprisingly spacious. Just outside the bar is a small d... more