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25+ Enchanting Things to Do in Oxford with Kids (2021
"Radcliffe Square – This square is totally surrounded by some of Oxford’s most important and beautiful buildings including the Bodlein Library, St Mary’s church, The Sheldonian Theatre and its centrepiece, the Radcliffe Camera, an 18th century building used as the reading room for Bodlein Library. Go Punting – Punting is a quintessential Oxford pastime. It involves a punter who stands on the end of a flat bottomed wooden boat using a long pole to propel the boat forward by pushing off the river bed. You can jump in a boat with an expert punter or hire one yourself and give it a go."
"The Radcliffe Camera is an iconic piece of Oxford architecture and sits at the heart of the city of dreaming spires. Ask anyone what to do in Oxford and it will be there, right at the top of the list. I still remember the first time I saw The Radcliffe Camera, and even now I’ve seen it hundreds of times, it still makes me pause."
"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. Beyond its elegant Victorian gateway, you come to its medieval chapel and glorious 15th-century tower. From here, move on to the remarkable 15th-century cloisters, where the fantastic grotesques (carved figures) may have inspired CS Lewis’ stone statues in The Chronicles of Narnia."
"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."
"Founded in 1458, with a handsome main quadrangle and a supremely monastic air, Magdalen (pronounced " maud -lin") is one of the most…"
"The Plough is a part of the Embers Inn, and it has been refurbished in recent years to offer an unmatched atmosphere. The pub is located on the busy Tring Road, but there is ample parking and a large outdoor area, too. During the summer months, The Plough is very busy, so be prepared to wait for a table."
"I use to work here for over three years while i was at College (which was a while ago now) and now it is no longer a Beefeater but a Embers Inn."
"And just a stone’s throw away is Cafe Loco – a themed café with Alice in Wonderland artworks on the walls and a Mad Hatter Tea Party menu!"
"The Magic Café is a bit of an east Oxford institution, serving up good portions of tasty vegetarian food to suit even the tightest of student budgets. The friendly staff and relaxed atmosphere mean The Magic Café is a very popular lunchtime haunt, and with a menu that changes daily, it’s not hard to see why students and locals come back time and again. There are always a couple of vegan options on the menu, as well as soya milk for teas and coffees."
"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."
"Located in Northgate Hall on St Michael’s Street, Bill’s stunning and glamorous Oxford restaurant is in an imposing former Methodist Church."
"The Heath Robinson Museum is a biographical museum dedicated to the life and art of its namesake. The museum displays memorabilia, artwork, and objects from the life of Heath Robinson, as well as hosts exhibitions and events that support Robinson's life mission and vision. Admission to the museum is free."
"Britain’s oldest public museum, Oxford’s wonderful Ashmolean Museum is surpassed only by the British Museum in London. It was established in 1683, when Elias Ashmole presented Oxford University with a collection of ‘rarities’ amassed by the well-travelled John Tradescant, gardener to Charles I. A new exhibition celebrates Ashmole’s 400th birthday by displaying original treasures including the hat worn by the judge who presided over the trial of Charles I, and a mantle belonging to ‘Chief Powhatan’, the father of Pocahontas."
"As one of the most popular museums in Oxford, the Ashmolean is a great thing to do in Oxford with kids. It’s big enough that there is always something new everywhere you turn to keep short attention spans interested, and there is a dedicated family trail learning resource that you can download ahead of time and use to create your own personalized tour of the museum. There are also sketching materials available for the kids to draw what they see, and on the weekends you can borrow flashlights and magnifying glasses."
"One of the most famous museums in Oxford, the Ashmolean Museum was the first university museum and was opened in 1678 as a museum holding a “cabinet of curiosities.”. It grew and developed over the years, and most recently it was reopened in 2009 after a period of renovation to bring it up to modern day. Ashmolean really stands out in its collections of archeological artifacts and art."
"Many of the regal residences created by the Rothschild family throughout Europe are gone now, but this one is still a vision of the 19th…"