Abingdon Things to Do

For years, students have attempted to persuade visitors to Oxford that this spire-shaped memorial at the south end of St Giles is the tip of an underground cathedral. In fact, it commemorates a sombre event: the burning at the... more

This is the oldest university—as opposed to college—building in Oxford. It is also one of the most imposing and one of the most easily missed by the unsuspecting visitor. It is entered via Old Schools Quad through the door behi... more

Salters Steamers is a local family firm, dating back to 1858, runs a wide range of river trips, from 40- or 90-minute pleasure trips to two-hour scenic cruises to Abingdon. Party trips are particularly popular and they include... more

A prominent part of Central Oxford, Gloucester Greenis home to the city's bus station. A hub of activity, the green is flanked by numerous shopping destinations, dining outlets and residential sites. Gloucester Green has been h... more

Founded in 1512 by Bishop Foxe of Winchester, this is one of the smallest Oxford colleges. Foxe was blind, so after the college had been built he was guided round the front quadrangle three times in order to trick him into thin... more

Few visitors realise that Oxford University is not the only university in town: Brookes University may not be as famous or prestigious, but it is still a major regional university. Inevitably, each university's respective stude... more

St Catherine's is amongst the largest colleges in Oxford and its buildings, designed by the Dane Arne Jacobsen, aim to provide a traditional college layout within a thoroughly modern setting. The college wasn't founded until 19... more

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