Bicester Things to Do

Running from east to west in Central Oxford, Little Clarendon Street offers a wide variety of shops and cafes. The area is trendy and bohemian, with such stores as Posh Frocks clothing, Uncle Sam's Vintage American Clothing, an... more

Self-consciously fashionable, Quod attempts to be sophisticated without being overly expensive. With real paintings on the walls and flattering lighting, it attracts a trendy, working crowd but will not alienate out-of-towners.... more

If you're interested in polo, Kirtlington Park Polo Club to the north east of Oxford is certainly worth knowing about. Tournaments are played from Easter until mid-September. Matches are held from Tuesday to Sunday at 4pm and 5... more

Raoul's Bar is an old favorite on Walton Street. It sells the strongest and tastiest cocktails you could want, at very good prices. The music is loud, but once you're cozily ensconced in a nook, you won't mind the lively, busy... more

Although part of a chain, Pierre Victoire does manage to convey the sense of being a truly authentic French restaurant—it is even managed by a French lady! Wooden tables and rickety wooden stairs dominate the restaurant's close... more

The bar at the Beat Cafe is decorated with big black and white photos and seems to have a constant techno soundtrack on the go. However, don't let that make you think it's an uncomfortable or overly trendy kind of bar. On the c... more

Oxford Castle has been in almost continuous use since it was built in the eleventh century. From 1071 to 1996, the castle was used as a prison. The castle has been preserved and is something of a time capsule, entrancing visito... 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

Oxford Bus Museum Trust houses a mixture of fifty fully and partly restored buses and coaches, lovingly renovated to show their former glory. Many of them are still roadworthy. As a collection, they give a memorable picture of... more