Didcot Things to Do

Spanning about 170 feet, Donnington Bridge is the place from where the college rowing competitions begin. Having hosted several such races, this bridge that is built over the river Thames has become famous among the college-goi... more

Cotswold Wildlife Park and Gardens are situated midway between Oxford and Cheltenham and set out on 160 acres of landscaped parkland, this park offers a wealth of attractions for all ages to enjoy. White rhinos, Asiatic lions a... more

Tilsley Park is a popular venue for sporting events. The race-track here was opened in the year 1995. Tilsley Park also houses a bar that serves refreshments. One popular event that is held here is the Abingdon Marathon. The ma... more

Christ Church Picture Gallery is no ordinary college picture gallery. The collection began in the 18th century as the result of a gift of hundreds of paintings and nearly 2000 drawings from General John Guise, a former student... 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

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

Set in a fairly small basement, PoNaNa has an air of intimacy about it. Leopard skin sofas and Moroccan tables make this seem more like a late-night bar than a club, but the music is still the main attraction: for a range of ec... more

This is a large pub, right in the city center. In the evenings it is usually busy, and at weekends it is unpleasantly so. Despite the pub's size, the main area downstairs has few seats, but there is a further seating area upsta... more

Baba on Cowley Road is another new bar aiming to tempt Oxford's affluent drinkers. In direct competition with the Baby Bar a little further up the road, Baba offers chrome styling and a Middle-Eastern look, whereas its rival is... more

This pleasant pub is exceptional in that it pulls in both students and locals. It serves a wide selection of good food and has a very 'different' selection of bar games to keep you amused between drinks. Entertainment comes in... more