{"id":4960,"date":"2019-12-20T13:09:55","date_gmt":"2019-12-20T13:09:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/evanevanstours.com\/blog\/?p=4960"},"modified":"2025-08-15T13:12:01","modified_gmt":"2025-08-15T12:12:01","slug":"the-best-things-to-do-in-oxford","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/evanevanstours.com\/blog\/the-best-things-to-do-in-oxford\/","title":{"rendered":"Fascinating things to do in Oxford"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Spending the day or a weekend in Oxford? You won\u2019t be short of things to see and do. It\u2019s home to the oldest university in the <a href=\"https:\/\/evanevanstours.com\/travel-guide\/out-of-london-guide\/60-english-idioms-and-phrases-to-learn-before-visiting-the-uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">English-speaking world<\/a>, and its world-class museums are about on par with London\u2019s.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But there\u2019s more than just schools and museums to explore in <a href=\"https:\/\/evanevanstours.com\/tours\/day-tours-from-london\/oxford-tours\/?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=article&amp;utm_campaign=things_to_do_oxford\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Oxford<\/a>. The city has a rich history to learn about. It\u2019s also a paradise for fans of architecture, as well as those who love famous fiction and music.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Discussing all the things to do in Oxford could take a lifetime. So, to speed things along a little, here are our favourites!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What to see and do in Oxford?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The University of Oxford<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The Pitt Rivers Museum<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Blenheim Palace<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Harry Potter Tours<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Jericho Tavern<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Eagle and Child Pub<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Oxford Botanic Gardens &amp; Arboretum<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Read on to learn more about each of these places!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The University of Oxford<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Let\u2019s start off with the obvious. The University of Oxford is one of the world\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/evanevanstours.com\/travel-guide\/out-of-london-guide\/10-oldest-universities-in-the-uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">most prestigious names in research and education<\/a>. While you\u2019re in the city, consider booking a tour to learn about the history of this school, which was established in 1096.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Due to its age, you\u2019ll see buildings in various styles, including Saxon, Renaissance, Gothic Revival, and postmodern, as you explore the grounds. You can also view the beautiful botanical gardens and 70 hectares of landscaped grounds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Visit the most famous of all university colleges, Christ Church College, on our <a href=\"https:\/\/evanevanstours.com\/tours\/day-tours-from-london\/oxford-cambridge-universities\/?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=article&amp;utm_campaign=things_to_do_oxford\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">tour of Oxford University<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Oxford and Cambridge Universities Tour\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/mV74N8KYBqI?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Pitt Rivers Museum<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.prm.ox.ac.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Pitt Rivers Museum<\/a> may not be as old as the University of Oxford, but it\u2019s still a place of historical significance \u2013 it\u2019ll be approaching its 150<sup>th<\/sup> birthday in just over a decade. However, the main historical draw of this museum is its archaeological and anthropological collections, which happen to belong to the uni. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Be warned \u2013 some eerie exhibits include authentic shrunken heads. Nevertheless, we can guarantee you\u2019ll be blown away by the half a million artefacts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Blenheim Palace<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/B1bjOFxjjtc\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" data-instgrm-version=\"12\" style=\" background:#FFF; border:0; border-radius:3px; box-shadow:0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width:540px; min-width:326px; padding:0; width:99.375%; width:-webkit-calc(100% - 2px); width:calc(100% - 2px);\"><div style=\"padding:16px;\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/B1bjOFxjjtc\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" style=\" background:#FFFFFF; line-height:0; padding:0 0; text-align:center; text-decoration:none; width:100%;\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"> <div style=\" display: flex; flex-direction: row; align-items: center;\"> <div style=\"background-color: #F4F4F4; 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font-size:14px; line-height:17px; margin-bottom:0; margin-top:8px; overflow:hidden; padding:8px 0 7px; text-align:center; text-overflow:ellipsis; white-space:nowrap;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/B1bjOFxjjtc\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" style=\" color:#c9c8cd; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; font-style:normal; font-weight:normal; line-height:17px; text-decoration:none;\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">A post shared by Blenheim Palace (@blenheimpalace)<\/a> on <time style=\" font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; line-height:17px;\" datetime=\"2019-08-21T15:07:23+00:00\">Aug 21, 2019 at 8:07am PDT<\/time><\/p><\/div><\/blockquote> <script async src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script>\n\n\n\n<p>Blenheim Palace may not be a real royal residence, but this spectacular baroque mansion is certainly fit for a King (or Queen). It\u2019s where one of the UK\u2019s most influential leaders, Winston Churchill, spent much of his childhood. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Since 1950, it\u2019s been open to the public, and it\u2019s one of Oxford\u2019s most fabulous treasures. It\u2019s an architectural masterpiece, and its interior reflects its grandeur. While you\u2019re here, explore the parklands, which contain lakes, waterfalls, landscaped gardens and plenty of Instagrammable monuments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Explore Blenheim Palace, the &#8216;Downton Abbey Village&#8217; and beautiful English countryside on our <a href=\"https:\/\/evanevanstours.com\/tours\/day-tours-from-london\/blenheim-palace-downton-abbey-village-the-cotswolds\/?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=article&amp;utm_campaign=things_to_do_oxford\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">fantastic day tour from London<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Harry Potter Tours<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Oxford is a history buff\u2019s paradise, but it\u2019s also got something special for those who have a sweet tooth for fantasy. Potterheads (fans of Harry Potter) should embark on a <a href=\"https:\/\/evanevanstours.com\/tours\/rail-tours-from-london\/oxford-by-rail-tour-from-london\/?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=article&amp;utm_campaign=things_to_do_oxford\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Harry Potter Tour in Oxford<\/a>, which includes visits to filming locations, including the Bodleian Library, or the Divinity School, as it\u2019s known in Rowling\u2019s world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You\u2019ll be mesmerised by the spell-binding tours around several Hogwarts sets. You\u2019ll also get the chance to prove you\u2019re a true fan after completing the end-of-tour quiz.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Jericho Tavern<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/B0ZH9DCHQ_F\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" data-instgrm-version=\"12\" style=\" background:#FFF; border:0; border-radius:3px; box-shadow:0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width:540px; min-width:326px; padding:0; width:99.375%; width:-webkit-calc(100% - 2px); width:calc(100% - 2px);\"><div style=\"padding:16px;\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/B0ZH9DCHQ_F\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" style=\" background:#FFFFFF; line-height:0; padding:0 0; text-align:center; text-decoration:none; width:100%;\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"> <div style=\" display: flex; flex-direction: row; align-items: center;\"> <div style=\"background-color: #F4F4F4; 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font-size:14px; line-height:17px; margin-bottom:0; margin-top:8px; overflow:hidden; padding:8px 0 7px; text-align:center; text-overflow:ellipsis; white-space:nowrap;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/B0ZH9DCHQ_F\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" style=\" color:#c9c8cd; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; font-style:normal; font-weight:normal; line-height:17px; text-decoration:none;\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">A post shared by The Jericho Tavern (@jerichotavern)<\/a> on <time style=\" font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; line-height:17px;\" datetime=\"2019-07-26T19:59:15+00:00\">Jul 26, 2019 at 12:59pm PDT<\/time><\/p><\/div><\/blockquote> <script async src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script>\n\n\n\n<p>We\u2019ve discussed Oxford\u2019s history, architecture and links to the world of Harry Potter, so now let\u2019s talk music.<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thejerichooxford.co.uk\/\"> Jericho Tavern<\/a> is one of the best nightlife spots in the city, and it\u2019s also where many of today\u2019s major bands made a name for themselves. Radiohead graced this establishment\u2019s stage in the 80s and 90s. It didn\u2019t take long for Supergrass to secure a record deal after performing at Jericho Tavern.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Eagle and Child Pub<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i.pinimg.com\/originals\/4e\/bd\/f2\/4ebdf2fd1f3194ddf7e230da7fc5a3cc.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Looking for an excuse to drink a quick pint while you\u2019re trekking around Oxford? Head to the Eagle and Child Pub, where the history is just as interesting as the drinks are delicious. This pub was the preferred boozer of world-renowned writers such as JRR Tolkien and CS Lewis. To be a fly on the wall in this famous pub&#8230;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Oxford Botanic Gardens &amp; Arboretum<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/evanevanstours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/succulent-1031541-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4779\" srcset=\"https:\/\/evanevanstours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/succulent-1031541-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/evanevanstours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/succulent-1031541-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/evanevanstours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/succulent-1031541-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/evanevanstours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/succulent-1031541-270x180.jpg 270w, https:\/\/evanevanstours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/succulent-1031541-770x515.jpg 770w, https:\/\/evanevanstours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/succulent-1031541.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The university may be the main draw in this fantastic city, but that doesn\u2019t mean you can\u2019t get your fill of nature while you\u2019re here. Established in the 17th century, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.obga.ox.ac.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Oxford Botanic Gardens<\/a> are the oldest in the UK. Over 8,000 plant species scattered across around 130 acres of woodland make it a horticulturist\u2019s paradise.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Arboretum is just ten minutes away from the Gardens. Here, free-roaming peacocks add even more colour to the already colourful nature reserve. Japanese Maples, Bluebell beds and pink rhododendrons make the Arboretum feel truly enchanting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For a chance to explore Oxford in all its glory, check out our fantastic <a href=\"https:\/\/evanevanstours.com\/tours\/day-tours-from-london\/oxford-tours\/?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=article&amp;utm_campaign=things_to_do_oxford\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Oxford tours from London<\/a>. Experience the best of the city, along with other key locations like Stonehenge and Windsor Castle, all in one trip.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Have you ever been to Oxford? 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