| Oxford, UK is a holiday destination to which the | | | | Hop a sightseeing bus. Although Oxford is totally |
| traveler can happilyreturn again and again. One | | | | foot travelfriendly those who have only a short |
| could spend days wandering through | | | | time in Oxford might enjoy a trekaround town on |
| Oxford'smyriad cultural treasures which boast | | | | a bus. This is also a good way to get an |
| some of the world's bestexhibits. The winding | | | | overview of theabundance of things to see and |
| streets are full of restaurants ranging | | | | do in town. Tours are reasonably priced,easy to |
| frominexpensive local fish and chips shops to | | | | hop and make frequent stops. |
| world class gourmet dining. | | | | Alice's Shop. The small shop is the true inspiration |
| Opportunities for recreational pursuits abound; all | | | | for the shopin "Through the Looking Glass" and |
| of this in a citywhich can easily be traversed on | | | | the 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 the | | | | an 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 is | | | | afternoon or evening spent watching football |
| frequent and inexpensive. Visitors who may be | | | | orrugby. Multi course gourmet meals of almost |
| used tolong commutes in many holiday towns will | | | | any cuisine are alsoreadily available at fine |
| find that Oxford has literallydozens of interesting | | | | restaurants throughout Oxford. |
| locales within blocks of one another and eachside | | | | Eagle 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 on | | | | The Exeter Hall. A lively venue further out than |
| almost every corner. Trip after trip couldbe made | | | | most, Exeteroffers pool, two bars and a growing |
| here and there would still be cultural vistas to | | | | reputation for live music. |
| explore. | | | | The Jack Russell. Open to both dogs and children |
| The Ashmolean Museum of Art and Architecture | | | | this familyfriendly bar is also largely handicapped |
| an arm of Universityof Oxford. Established in 1683 | | | | accessible. |
| it is one of the world's oldest andfinest museums. | | | | Rosamund the Fair. This cruising restaurant |
| Admission is free although donations are accepted | | | | specializing indistinctly British cuisine requires |
| andappreciated. | | | | advanced booking but offersexcellent food and a |
| Sheldonian Theatre. This magnificent structure | | | | varied wine list. |
| offers unparalleledviews of the city. It was | | | | Head of the River. This busy outdoor restaurant |
| designed by Sir Christopher Wren and builtover a | | | | is a favorite ofstudents. It has heat lamps for |
| four year period from 1664-68. Self guided tours | | | | cool evenings and a few hotel rooms forevenings |
| available at amodest cost. | | | | spent with beer in hand. |
| Bodleian Library. Dating back to the fourteenth | | | | The 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 the | | | | a reasonably priced and tasty menumake the |
| world. | | | | hunt worthwhile. |
| Christ Church. Founded by Cardinal Wolsey in | | | | Oxford Hotels & Accommodation |
| 1524, Christ Church isthe oldest college in the | | | | As a university town, Oxford offers lodging |
| Oxford University system and serves as | | | | running the gamut from bedand breakfast to the |
| Oxford's Cathedral. The site is familiar to many | | | | most luxurious of accommodations. However, |
| tourists via itsconnection to Lewis Carroll and the | | | | thewise traveler will begin booking early as the |
| Alice books and more recently itsappearances in | | | | city is busy year roundand any sort of hotel or |
| the Harry Potter movies. Lines can be long but | | | | self 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 unusual | | | | Westwood Country Hotel Ltd |
| museum is devoted tothe history of scientific | | | | The Oxford Hotel |
| instruments and its collection of almost | | | | Cotswold 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, a | | | | Victoria House Hotel |
| tourist will find a widevariety of activities to fill the | | | | Express by Holiday Inn Oxford Kassam Stadium |
| rest of the day. No visitor shouldleave Oxford | | | | The 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 within | | | | several lively venuesincluding The Zodiac and |
| Oxford proper, Oxford is home to legendary | | | | Oxford Brookes Student Union. Most name |
| rowing teams. While rowingis a sport not learned | | | | actsvisiting Oxford will be found at one of these |
| in an afternoon, most people can manage a | | | | sites. If the play's thething try New Theatre |
| puntwith a short lesson and a little effort. Try | | | | located on George Street or the Oxford |
| picking one up at the | | | | Playhouseacross the way from the Ashmolean. |
| Magdelen Bridge Boathouse. | | | | Oxford also has four cinemas withcurrently |
| Picnic on the river. The banks of the Isis make | | | | popular offerings as well as foreign and art house |
| for cool andinviting picnic locales and many shops | | | | fare. |
| are available for impromptu foodpurchases to fill a | | | | Those who make a first visit to Oxford may well |
| basket. | | | | find that there aredrawn there many times over. |
| Self guided architecture tours. Walking the streets | | | | History, food and pleasant recreation areall to be |
| of Oxford is afeast for the eyes. Be sure and | | | | found within easy walking distance. Couple these |
| find the Bridge of Sighs on New College | | | | advantageswith hospitable people and climate and |
| Lane and heads up for the gargoyles which can | | | | Oxford becomes a destination ofchoice for almost |
| be found on almost everyhistoric building. | | | | any holiday. |
| Oxford Covered Market. Don't miss this walk | | | | Biography |
| through center. Itfeatures stalls full of items from | | | | Name: Maria Williams |
| tourist kitsch to upscale as well asquick eats and | | | | Website: |
| groceries. Be advised that skinned animal | | | | Biography: Maria writes for Sleep UK - providers |
| carcasses hangfrom many meat market displays. | | | | of hotels in Oxford. |