Oxford Things to Do

Café Something is not just a place to meet for coffee, it also boasts one of the best ranges of sandwiches and lunch snacks in town. Painted in Mediterranean blues and yellows, Cafe Something has a warm feel, and the atmosphere... more

Fighting it out with the other restaurants on North Parade, Chez Gaston can certainly hold its own. Its crepes are renowned in Oxford, and the relaxed atmosphere makes it a popular summer spot. This is a place that will have yo... more

Just off Cornmarket Street and near the Covered Market, Bar Oz makes a good watering hole at the end of a long day in the city. Despite its name and the Australian-themed decor, the pub isn't frequented solely by Antipodeans. S... more

The Prince of Wales on Cowley Road is a small and fantastically friendly pub, which almost seems too nice to be located where it is. Never packed and raucous like its nearby counterparts, The Prince of Wales is a real pub, wher... more

Every year in the third week of July, the Thames sees a line up of boats geared up for a very unique event. Known as Swan Upping, it is a census of the number of swans in the area. Swans are considered a prized possession and s... more

When it opened in 1748, this was considered to be Europe's finest concert hall. Built to provide a permanent home for the performance of concerts (which were previously given in college halls), it has a seating capacity of 250... more

The Pegasus is home to the Oxford Youth Theatre, and stages productions ranging from Shakespeare to cutting-edge new writing. It also showcases the work of local dancers and dance companies, provides a venue for up-and-coming b... more

Once known as the Old Fire Station Theatre, OFS Studio has developed a reputation as one of the city's major theatrical venues. It stages a wide variety of productions, from Shakespeare to new productions and family shows. Tick... more

The Harcourt Arms is another of those pubs that everyone really ought to know about, although few do. With its wooden floors, furniture and multi-level design, it has the ambience of a fun pub but the feel of a genuine, traditi... more

In the Covered Market, tucked away up some stairs, Georgina's is one of the best places for lunch in town. Wooden tables abound, with magazines everywhere giving the place a very relaxed atmosphere. Georgina's is young, but doe... more