Best places: Tourist attractions in Oxford, United Kingdom

Immense university museum of zoology, entomology and geology set in a grand neo-Gothic building.

Unspoilt ancient meadow by the River Thames for walks, wild ponies, bird watching and wildflowers.

A landmark, Wren-designed building hosting university classical concerts, lectures and ceremonies.

Expansive, college grasslands grazed on by Longhorn cattle and strolled on by couples and families.

Medieval Gothic and Romanesque cathedral serving Christ Church college and the local parish.

18th-century, Palladian-style academic library and reading rooms, designed by James Gibbs.

CofE place of worship with an ornate 14th-century spire plus regular musical recitals and events.

Open green space over 50 acres with paths and children's playground, plus views over the city.

Big green space with playgrounds, train rides, a mini-golf course, a skate park & other activities.

Lush recreation area with tennis courts, mini-golf & 3 play areas, plus a tree-lined promenade.

City park with fiction-inspired play areas & sculptures, basketball & tennis courts & a zip wire.

The UK's second largest library, established in 1602 and containing over 11 million works.

👍👍 The Oxford Oratory Church of St Aloysius Gonzaga (or Oxford Oratory for short) is the Catholic parish church for the centre of Oxford, England. It is located at 25 Woodstock Road, next to Somerville College. The church is served by the Congregation of the Oratory. St Aloysius' was founded as the Jes...

Britain's oldest botanic garden, with plants from around the world, both indoor & outdoor.

Family-friendly museum with exhibitions & events related to storytelling, plus a cafe & gift shop.

😠 Humiliating visit to Toad Distillery yesterday; two cheerful couples, with total ages of 270 years, looking forward to a Spin Club Jazz gig. The manager, who apparently had ‘been drinking’, took a dislike to one of us for wanting to have a conversation about the fact that there was seemingly no whi...

Majestic university college known for its grand main quad, riverside meadows & Cathedral Choir.

Wooded area with wildlife and walking paths, a lake and sports facilities including an outdoor pool.

Legendary 1770s indoor bazaar packed with artisan grocers, boutique clothing & buzzing cafes.

Elegant riverside college, founded in 1458, with deer park and bell tower sung from on May Morning.