The
Oxford Guide - Accommodation, attractions and business in Oxford
This
web site features details of Oxford
accommodation (guest houses, bed & breakfast, hotels and
self catering), Oxford
attractions, Oxford
shopping and general Oxford information.
You can also purchase Oxford related books, DVDs and videos online.
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Mention
Oxford, and most people will immediately associate it with
the world famous Oxford
University, but Oxford is much more than just a University
city.
Having
said that, Oxford is dominated by the universities and institutions
related to the academic community and the architectural splendor
is hard to better |
Many
visitors to Oxford will take a walk around the colleges and historic
buildings in the city. Names such as Christ Church College, Merton
College, Magdalen College, New College, the Sheldonian Theatre,
the Bodleian Library and the Radcliffe Camera will be familiar to
many.
Oxford's
two rivers, the Cherwell and the Isis, provide lovely river walks
if you fancy getting away from the hustle and bustle of the city.
The Isis is actually the name given to the River Thames as it flows
through Oxford).
For
shoppers, Oxford offers two shopping centres and areas of pedestrianised
shopping. The Westgate Shopping Centre is conveniently located next
to a multi-storey car park. In Oxford you will find the likes of
Debenhams, Boots, WH Smith, Marks & Spencer and Next along with
an excellent covered market.
Oxford
train station is just a short walk from Oxford city centre and buses
from many nationwide locations terminate at the Gloucester Green
bus station.
Oxford
Park-and-Ride operates from four locations on the outskirts of the
city.
Oxford
tourist information can be found on Broad Street and is open Monday
to Friday (and Sunday between April and late October)
External
Links
The
UK portal for accommodation,
leisure and business - TheSite.co.uk
- has more links to Oxford related web site
Witney
web site. Witney is just a few miles down the A40 from Oxford
Cotswolds
web site - Guide to the towns, villages and cities of the Cotswolds
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