City of Oxford

CITY OF OXFORD

 

Oxford, The City of Dreaming Spires, is famous the world over for its University and place in history.

 

For over 800 years, it has been a home to royalty and scholars, and since the 9th century an established town.

Nowadays, the city is a bustling cosmopolitan town. Still with its ancient University, but home also to a growing hi-tech community.

 

Oxford has numerous  major tourist attractions including the iconic Bodleian Library; Carfax Tower which offers superb views over the city; and the historic Covered Market with its many tourist shops.  After several years of planning and redevelopment, Oxford’s premiere shopping centre has re-opened to delighted shoppers and retailers. 

With some of the largest retail brands making Westgate Shopping Centre their new home, shopping in Oxford is now better than ever.

 

Explore Oxford’s wide streets, intricate network of smaller lanes lined with noble buildings and  places to enjoy arts and entertainment; stop and relax for great food and drink, and see if you can see familiar sights often used as the backdrop to many TV programmes and films, from Inspector Morse to Harry Potter.

 

If you’re seeking the ideal rendezouz or need a well earned break from shopping, there are plenty of cafes from large chains to chic Oxford coffee shops, for frothy coffees and fresh pastries.

 

Around every corner you’re also not far from traditional English tea rooms serving delicious home-made cakes, or for something a bit different, or  why not try a museum cafe?