Oxford Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
city in Oxfordshire, England
About Oxford
Oxford was first occupied in Saxon times, and was known as "Oxanforda". The settlement began with the foundations of St Frideswide's nunnery in the 8th century, and was first mentioned in written records in theAnglo-Saxon Chroniclefor the year 912. By the 10th century Oxford had become an important military frontier town between the kingdoms of Mercia and Wessex and was on several occasions raided by the Danes. TheUniversity of Oxfordwas founded in the 12th century and therefore constitutes the oldest English-speaking university. Oxford, likeCambridge, differs from many other universities in that there is no 'campus' as such, and no central university building. Instead, the university consists of approximately 40 colleges and associated buildings, such as the Exam Schools (on the High Stre
Top Attractions in Oxford
Explore the best things to see and do in Oxford:
- ★Ashmolean Museum
- ★Bate Collection of Musical Instruments
- ★Bodleian Library
- ★Burton Taylor Theatre
- ★Cherwell Boathouse
- ★Christ Church
- ★Christ Church Picture Gallery
- ★Godstow Abbey
Where to Eat in Oxford
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Alpha Bar
- 🍴Angrid Thai
- 🍴Ben's Cookies
- 🍴Brasserie Blanc
- 🍴Brothers and Georgina’s
- 🍴Byron's
Where to Stay in Oxford
- 🏨Burlington House Hotel
- 🏨Central Backpackers Hostel
- 🏨Dial House Guest House
- 🏨Ethos Hotel
- 🏨Holiday Inn Express
- 🏨Le Manoir aux Quat Saisons
Oxford Travel Guide Sections
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