Oxford City guide, including Oxford Hotels

Oxford, UK is a holiday destination to which theHop a sightseeing bus. Although Oxford is totally
traveler can happilyreturn again and again. Onefoot travelfriendly those who have only a short
could spend days wandering throughtime in Oxford might enjoy a trekaround town on
Oxford'smyriad cultural treasures which boasta bus. This is also a good way to get an
some of the world's bestexhibits. The windingoverview of theabundance of things to see and
streets are full of restaurants rangingdo in town. Tours are reasonably priced,easy to
frominexpensive local fish and chips shops tohop and make frequent stops.
world class gourmet dining.Alice's Shop. The small shop is the true inspiration
Opportunities for recreational pursuits abound; allfor the shopin "Through the Looking Glass" and
of this in a citywhich can easily be traversed onthe real "Alice", Alice Liddell, wasa frequent visitor.
foot.A quick stop at a pub will leave one refreshed for
It should be noted that Oxford is a haven for thean afternoon spenton foot exploring Oxford's side
pedestrian. Thecenter city is virtually car free.streets. Pubs can also be a funatmosphere for an
Public transportation is highlyadvised as it isafternoon or evening spent watching football
frequent and inexpensive. Visitors who may beorrugby. Multi course gourmet meals of almost
used tolong commutes in many holiday towns willany cuisine are alsoreadily available at fine
find that Oxford has literallydozens of interestingrestaurants throughout Oxford.
locales within blocks of one another and eachsideEagle and Child. This pub was for years a favorite
street holds its own jewels ready for discovery.haunt of both C.
Oxford is a bonanza for the history lover.S. Lewis and Tolkien and remains largely authentic.
Museums and storiedhistorical buildings sit onThe Exeter Hall. A lively venue further out than
almost every corner. Trip after trip couldbe mademost, Exeteroffers pool, two bars and a growing
here and there would still be cultural vistas toreputation for live music.
explore.The Jack Russell. Open to both dogs and children
The Ashmolean Museum of Art and Architecturethis familyfriendly bar is also largely handicapped
an arm of Universityof Oxford. Established in 1683accessible.
it is one of the world's oldest andfinest museums.Rosamund the Fair. This cruising restaurant
Admission is free although donations are acceptedspecializing indistinctly British cuisine requires
andappreciated.advanced booking but offersexcellent food and a
Sheldonian Theatre. This magnificent structurevaried wine list.
offers unparalleledviews of the city. It wasHead of the River. This busy outdoor restaurant
designed by Sir Christopher Wren and builtover ais a favorite ofstudents. It has heat lamps for
four year period from 1664-68. Self guided tourscool evenings and a few hotel rooms forevenings
available at amodest cost.spent with beer in hand.
Bodleian Library. Dating back to the fourteenthThe Navy Oak. Located north of the Ring Road
century and housingmore than six million texts,this restaurant maytake a little effort to find but
the Bodleian is one of the premierelibraries in thea reasonably priced and tasty menumake the
world.hunt worthwhile.
Christ Church. Founded by Cardinal Wolsey inOxford Hotels & Accommodation
1524, Christ Church isthe oldest college in theAs a university town, Oxford offers lodging
Oxford University system and serves asrunning the gamut from bedand breakfast to the
Oxford's Cathedral. The site is familiar to manymost luxurious of accommodations. However,
tourists via itsconnection to Lewis Carroll and thethewise traveler will begin booking early as the
Alice books and more recently itsappearances incity is busy year roundand any sort of hotel or
the Harry Potter movies. Lines can be long butself catering establishment can be difficultto find
thegalleries and gardens are well worth the wait.on short notice.
Admission.The FEATHERS
Museum of the History of Science. This unusualWestwood Country Hotel Ltd
museum is devoted tothe history of scientificThe Oxford Hotel
instruments and its collection of almostCotswold Lodge Classic Hotel
10,000 of these instruments is without peer.A Lakeside Town Farm B & B
Rotating exhibits, manywith free admission.Holiday Inn Oxford
After mornings spent in cultural endeavors, aVictoria House Hotel
tourist will find a widevariety of activities to fill theExpress by Holiday Inn Oxford Kassam Stadium
rest of the day. No visitor shouldleave OxfordThe White Horse
without at least a short water excursion.The Bat & Ball Inn
Have a punt. Located on the Thames River,For those seeking a little nightlife, Oxford has
known as the Isis withinseveral lively venuesincluding The Zodiac and
Oxford proper, Oxford is home to legendaryOxford Brookes Student Union. Most name
rowing teams. While rowingis a sport not learnedactsvisiting Oxford will be found at one of these
in an afternoon, most people can manage asites. If the play's thething try New Theatre
puntwith a short lesson and a little effort. Trylocated on George Street or the Oxford
picking one up at thePlayhouseacross the way from the Ashmolean.
Magdelen Bridge Boathouse.Oxford also has four cinemas withcurrently
Picnic on the river. The banks of the Isis makepopular offerings as well as foreign and art house
for cool andinviting picnic locales and many shopsfare.
are available for impromptu foodpurchases to fill aThose who make a first visit to Oxford may well
basket.find that there aredrawn there many times over.
Self guided architecture tours. Walking the streetsHistory, food and pleasant recreation areall to be
of Oxford is afeast for the eyes. Be sure andfound within easy walking distance. Couple these
find the Bridge of Sighs on New Collegeadvantageswith hospitable people and climate and
Lane and heads up for the gargoyles which canOxford becomes a destination ofchoice for almost
be found on almost everyhistoric building.any holiday.
Oxford Covered Market. Don't miss this walkBiography
through center. Itfeatures stalls full of items fromName: Maria Williams
tourist kitsch to upscale as well asquick eats andWebsite:
groceries. Be advised that skinned animalBiography: Maria writes for Sleep UK - providers
carcasses hangfrom many meat market displays.of hotels in Oxford.