Things to do
Sleeping Beauty
22nd November 2024 - 5th January 2025
Experience a fresh, enchanting twist on the classic tale of Sleeping Beauty at the Oxford Playhouse.
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Attractions
Open-top bus tour and walking tour of Oxford
Our partners at City Sightseeing Oxford run a superb bus tour that covers all of Oxford's major attractions throughout the year.
Walking Tours
Our partners at City Sightseeing Oxford offer a fantastic range of official guided walking tours through Oxford City Centre.
Carfax Tower
The Carfax Tower is all that remains of the 12th century St. Martin’s Church. The Church was the official city church of Oxford from 1122.
The Oxford Ghost Tour
The Oxford Ghost Tour is a unique interactive experience brought to you live by a professional actor in an authentic cavalier outfit.
Gravitee Golf
Get into your space suit and blast off into an out of this world golfing experience!
Oxford Castle & Prison
A fun family destination located close to Oxford City Centre. Your kids will have a great time on a guided tour of the castle.
Museum of Oxford
The Museum of Oxford is dedicated to telling the story of Oxford, its people, and its communities.
Blenheim Palace
Set in stunning grounds, Blenheim Palace is home to the 12th Duke and Duchess of Marlborough, and the birthplace of Sir Winston Churchill.
Westgate
Westgate is home to prestigious global brands, eclectic restaurants and cafes, leisure and sophisticated rooftop bars and dining.
Ashmolean Museum
Ashmolean Museum is the world's first university museum. Their world-famous collections range from Egyptian mummies to contemporary art.
University Parks
These beautiful grounds offer an escape from the liveliness of the City Centre while being conveniently located right at its heart.
Dorchester Abbey
One of the finest monastic buildings in Oxfordshire, with a history dating back to 635 AD.
Museum of English Rural Life
Educational for all ages! The Museum of English Rural Life is a great place to visit.
Pegasus Theatre
This performing arts centre for young people offers workshops and a programme of drama, dance and comedy.
Creation Theatre Company, Oxford
Creation Theatre is known for putting on quirky, entertaining performances in a range of locations across Oxford.
New Theatre Oxford
The New Theatre Oxford is the main commercial theatre in Oxford and has a capacity of 1,785 people.
Iffley Meadows
Beautiful nature reserve a stone's throw away from central Oxford.
Christ Church Meadow
Located within Oxford City Centre, Christ Church Meadow offers beautiful views of the meadow and rivers.
Cornerstone Arts Centre
This purpose-built arts, culture and entertainment centre has something for everyone.
Reading Museum
The museum is located inside the beautiful Victorian Town Hall in the centre of Reading.
Stonor Park
Stonor Park is the family home of Lord and Lady Camoys and has been the Stonor family residence for over 800 years.
Warburg Nature Reserve
Warburg Nature Reserve is an ideal location for a walk with family or friends.
Aston Martin Heritage Trust
The Aston Martin Heritage Trust holds a fascinating and growing collection of cars and artefacts.
Wallingford Castle Gardens
Scenic, charming and medieval! Once the site of one of the strongest and most important castles in England.
Abingdon County Hall Museum
The Abingdon County Museum tells the story of one of England’s oldest towns, where you can see one of the last MGB Roadsters made.
Walking in Henley
From short guided historic tours and nature trails, to riverside walks and long country rambles, why not catch the X38 service into Henley?
Harcourt Arboretum
This magnificent tree collection includes some of the oldest redwoods in Britain.
Wallingford Museum
Learn about the history of Wallingford in this colourful, delightfully intimate and family-friendly local history museum.
Didcot Railway Centre
A haven for train enthusiasts and kids (both big and small), featuring a unique collection of Great Western Railway engines.
Island Farm Donkey Sanctuary
A registered charity dedicated to caring for abused and ill-treated donkeys.
Vale & Downland Museum
At the Vale & Downland, you’ll discover so much more than a museum! From fossils to a Formula One racing car, there's something for all!
Cholsey & Wallingford Railway
Take a ride in a 1950s carriage pulled by a Heritage diesel locomotive through beautiful South Oxfordshire countryside on this trainline.
The Oracle Shopping Centre
‘Shop ‘til you drop’ at the Oracle shopping centre, with over 80 stylish shops to choose from!
Nuffield Place
Nuffield Place reveals the surprisingly down-to-earth lives of Lord Nuffield, founder of the Morris Motor Company, and his wife.
The Story Museum
The Story Museum celebrates stories in all forms and explores their enduring power to teach and delight.
Vue Cinema
Watch the latest blockbusters in this nine-screen cinema.
Hollywood Bowl Oxford
With an amusement area and 24 bowling lanes, Hollywood Bowl is a one-stop shop for all things fun.
Laser Kombat
Pick up your high-tech laser weapon and get ready to outsmart the opposition.
Phoenix Picturehouse
A century-old two-screen cinema with an upstairs bar set in a historic venue.
ODEON Cinemas - Magdalen St
See the latest films, in IMAX, 3D, 2D film releases at ODEON.
ODEON Cinemas - George St
See the latest films, in IMAX, 3D, 2D film releases at ODEON.
Curzon Cinema Oxford
This cinema has five screens showing everything from Hollywood blockbusters to independent and international films.
Burton Taylor Studio
Watch a student production in this intimate venue located around the corner from Oxford Playhouse.
Oxford Playhouse
The Oxford Playhouse, located in the City Centre, offers a wide range of shows from international drama to contemporary dance and music.
Pitt Rivers Museum
The Pitt Rivers Museum is also known as the University of Oxford’s museum of anthropology and world archaeology.
Oxford University Museum of Natural History
The Museum of Natural History holds Oxford University’s internationally significant collections of geological and zoological specimens.
Barton Leisure Centre
Jump in for a broad range of programmes in the pool at Barton Leisure Centre.
Didcot Wave Leisure Centre
Didcot Wave Leisure Centre has all you need for a fun, active lifestyle!
Ferry Leisure Centre
Make a splash in one of the two swimming pools at Ferry Leisure Centre in Oxford.
Leys Pools and Leisure Centre
With 3 pools available, Leys Pools and Leisure Centre is the perfect place to swim with the whole family.
Hinksey Outdoor Pool
Hinksey Heated Outdoor Pool is open during the warmer months of the year.
History of Science Museum
The History of Science Museum houses a fantastic collection of early scientific instruments from Europe and the Islamic World.
City Mazes Oxford
Take part in this unique game requiring you to solve puzzles and overcome challenges in order to escape and complete the mission.
Wheatley Windmill
Wheatley Windmill is an 18th-century tower mill between the hamlet of Littleworth and Wheatley in Oxfordshire
Escape Hunt Oxford
Work against the clock to find clues, solve puzzles, and complete challenges to secure your escape.
Turrill Sculpture Garden
Turrill Sculpture Garden holds six exhibitions each year that are designed to be varied.
Nettlebed Creamery
Family run organic farm, cafe and shop in Nettlebed.
The Covered Market
With around 55 independent retailers, Oxford's historic Covered Market has something for everyone.
The Radcliffe Camera
This beautiful circular library is situated in the picturesque Radcliffe Square in Oxford.
River and Rowing Museum
The River and Rowing museum in Henley is one of the UK's leading independent museums.
Sunnyhill Vineyard
Sunnyhill Vineyard is a Organic Vineyard located in Horspath in the heart of South Oxfordshire 3.5 miles from centre of Oxford.
George & Davis
Enjoy natural homemade ice cream and handmade bagels at George & Davis.
Abingdon Abbey Buildings
Once a monastery that was known as St Mary’s Abbey, Abingdon Abbey is over 600 years old, and set in its own private walled gardens.
Abingdon Abbey Gardens
The abbey gardens were once home to the 7th-Century Abingdon Abbey.
Millets Farm Centre
A family-owned farm centre in the heart of Oxfordshire offering an array of attractions.
Holywell Music Room
Discover the charming Holywell Music Room, a Grade II listed hall completed in 1748, just a short walk from the Sheldonian.
Bate Collection of Musical Instruments
A small, but perfectly formed, museum displaying over thousand musical instruments from the Middle Ages onwards.
Oxford City Farm
Oxford City Farm is a community led charity dedicated to offering opportunities for people to interact with the land, farming and animals.
Kassam Stadium
We have a bus route that goes to and from the stadium on matchdays for Oxford United Football Club. Make sure to check it out!
University Church
Dating back to the 13th century, St Mary’s is the largest parish church in Oxford and is situated in the very heart of the city.
The Kilns, C.S. Lewis's former home
The Kilns, located on the outskirts of Oxford, was C.S. Lewis's home, from which the author wrote all of his Narnia books and other classics
Port Meadow
Port Meadow, situated north of Oxford, is a historic expanse of grazing land still used by cattle and horses.
Cafe Restore, Cowley
Garden cafe tucked away from the bustling Cowley Road.
Jericho Coffee Traders
Jericho Coffee Traders, a speciality espresso bar on Oxford High Street, is a fine pitstop for coffee lovers.
Benson Waterfront Cafe
Independent cafe and restaurant located on the banks of the River Thames in Benson, South Oxfordshire.
Wheatley Lock-Up
Curiously located in front of a children’s playground, the Wheatley lock-up stands as a fascinating reminder of 19th-century policing.
The Maker Space
Modern craft venue located in a 17th-century Grade II listed pub.
Rycote Park and Chapel
Quiet medieval chapel brimming with historical features and located on the Rycote estate.
Sandy Lane Farm
Beautiful family-run organic farm located just ten minutes' walk from the bus stop at Tiddington.
Rumsey's Chocolaterie
Chocoholics paradise set in the heart of Thame.
Cuttlebrook Nature Reserve
Award-winning nature reserve located close to the centre of Thame.
Thame Museum
A family-friendly museum that tells the story of Thame from the Saxon and Roman periods to the present.
Caversham Court Gardens
A walled garden with sweeping terraced lawns leading down to the river Thames.
Snug at Bishop's Court Farm
A family-friendly sustainable farm, home to over 60 alpacas as well as a host of horses, pigs, goats and sheep.
Corn Exchange
The Corn Exchange is home to Wallingford's theatre and cinema.
Oxford Botanic Garden
Oxford Botanic Garden is the oldest surviving botanic garden in the UK, with over 400 years of history.
Secret Spy Mission Trail
This self-guided spy adventure will see you navigate the 'city of dreaming spires' to save Christchurch Meadow from a catastrophe.
Science Oxford
The Science Oxford Centre is the UK’s first indoor-outdoor primary science education centre with 15 acres of woodland and ponds.
The North Wall Arts Centre
The North Wall Arts Centre brings together artists and audiences from Oxford and beyond to experience art of the highest quality.