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20 Best Things To Do In Oxfordshire Near Me | Attractions in Oxfordshire
"Arguably one of Oxford’s most iconic buildings, the Radcliffe Camera (or Rad Cam as it’s known by the students) dominates the picturesque cobbles of Radcliffe Square, in the heart of the city. Built in the early 1700s in the English Palladian style, Radcliffe Camera is part of the Bodleian Library, and is the earliest example of a circular library in the country."
"For me, the most beautiful part was walking through Radcliffe Square, home to the impressive circular Radcliffe Camera. I also loved passing the Bridge of Sighs and the 17th Century Sheldonian Theatre, designed by Sir Christopher Wren – a former student at the university."
"Magdalen College—pronounced “Maudlin”—is one of the most storied and scenic colleges at Oxford University. Founded in 1458, it’s known for its lofty Magdalen Tower, its choral associations, and the celebrated figures who once walked its halls, including C.S. Lewis, Oscar Wilde, and Sir John Betjeman."
"Turn left to reach Magdalen College (01865 276000) – pronounced ‘mawd-lin’ – one of Oxford’s most prestigious colleges. Start your evening by attending evensong here (check for dates and times here), a spine-tingling, candle-lit choral service in the ornate college chapel."
"Guarding access to a breathtaking expanse of private lawns, woodlands, river walks and even its own deer park, Magdalen ('mawd-lin'), founded in 1458, is one of Oxford’s wealthiest and most beautiful colleges.... Top ChoiceMuseum in Jericho & Science Area"
"I also loved passing the Bridge of Sighs and the 17th Century Sheldonian Theatre, designed by Sir Christopher Wren – a former student at the university. While I didn’t explore inside any of the universities on this visit, many are open to the public. For a small fee (between £2 and £7) you can wander the grounds and explore some of the most ancient colleges and beautiful chapels."
"Turrill Sculpture Garden holds six exhibitions each year that are designed to be varied: those that encourage children to be creative, group exhibitions of local sculptors and national level sculptors in solo exhibitions. Find your nearest bus stops"
"Opposite a quaint ford and over the brow of an 18-century brick bridge, The Waffle House is well worth the 10-minute walk from St Albans city centre. It sits in the middle of St Michael’s village (a winding road lined with red-brick cottages and ancient pubs) and is housed in a 16th-century watermill. Choose from a menu devoted to Belgian waffles made from organic flour milled just three miles away, including a breakfast special of smoked back bacon, fried banana coins and grilled vine tomatoes."
"Address:Kingsbury Watermill, St Michael’s St, St Albans AL3 4SJSave on Google Maps | Save on Tripadvisor* | Visit Website. No one can visit St Albans without enjoying a visit to the Waffle House. This perennial favourite serves a series of freshly-made sweet and savoury treats inside a former watermill."
"YES. Edamameon Holywell Street is one of the best Asian restaurants in Oxford for its high-quality ingredients. I love the enormous bowls of Japanese ramen and hearty katsu curries.Visit Wednesday-Sunday for lunch, Friday-Saturday evenings for dinner or Thursday evening for sushi night. Aside from fitting around these opening times there are zero downsides… Grab a seat on a shared table and tuck in.Main dishes: £7-£10.50."
"YES. Edamameon Holywell Street is one of the best Asian restaurants in Oxford for its high-quality ingredients. I love the enormous bowls of Japanese ramen and hearty katsu curries. Visit Wednesday-Sunday for lunch, Friday-Saturday evenings for dinner or Thursday evening for sushi night."
"No wonder a constant stream of students squeeze in and out of this tiny diner – it’s Oxford’s top spot for delicious, gracefully simple Japanese cuisine. Changing noodle and curry specials include fragrant... Top ChoiceCaribbean in Cowley Road & Southeast Oxford"
"This long-standing local favourite – upstairs from Makan La on St Michael's Street – is a simple, cafeteria-style eaterie offering reliably good homemade pates, quiches, curries, casseroles and lasagnes, most of them served with a choice of three salads from a vibrant selection. There is always a good choice of vegetarian dishes available (such as sweet pepper and lentil lasagne, or mushroom and butter bean stroganoff), although it was a sampler of tasty, generously filled salmon and watercress quiche that secured Nosebag's place in this top 10. The dishes on the evening menu are a little more sophisticated and slightly more expensive (mains up to £11)."
"Although The Nosebag caters for all dietary tastes, it has a strong reputation for its inventive and tasty vegetarian and vegan offerings. Using local suppliers and offering a seasonally changing menu, including things like lentil and sweet pepper lasagne, and carrot and pecan pastilla, The Nosebag sells quality home cooked food at great prices – which explains why it’s still a much-loved part of Oxford’s foodie landscape after opening back in 1971!. https://www.instagram.com/p/BT_2JsagWQ6/?"
"On the last Saturday of every month, The Black Boy host a bottomless brunch which I’ve heard is absolutely amazing. It’s £25 per person for two glorious hours of bottomless bevs, which even includes espresso martinis – that alone has pretty much sold me on this one. You also get two courses for that price, which includes a main brunch dish and a pudding."
"91 Old High Street � Show on map Gastro pub£ 32 avg. The Black Boy is a smart gastro-pub built in the 1930's, sited on the corner of Old High Street and Barton Lane in a residential area of Headington village, a short drive from O..."
"Dining Hall at New College Oxford which inspired the Harry Potter movie If you prefer to explore on your own, you can also visit some of the Oxford Colleges individually and at your own pace. Among the most popular are Magdalen or Christ Church, with its impressive quad and chapel, which is the most expensive to visit at £7-9 so you may want to visit later for Choral Evensong which will give you free entrance. Most of the other colleges such as Balliol, New College, Brasnose, Trinity, Merton or Oriel only cost around £2 and this may include a leaflet or plan of the college, while others are free to visit, so it’s worth venturing inside and enquiring at the porter’s lodge."