Holidays to Oxford

Places to Visit in Oxford

There's no end to the number of amazing things you can do when you visit a new place. So why not get your trip to Oxford off to a cracking start by checking out some of our top tips? After all – out there starts here!

You'll find yourself surrounded by interesting things to do and see, such as University Church of St Mary the Virgin and the Ashmolean Museum. If you want to make the most of your urban adventure, also consider visiting the Radcliffe Camera and the Exeter College.

If you could do with a bit of spiritual enlightenment, visit Christ Church College. Who knows, you might even discover the answers to a few of life's most pressing questions! There's a wonderful range of things to do in this destination. The intimacy and mastery of theatre is hard to deny. Purchase your ticket for a show at Sheldonian Theatre and experience the magic for yourself! Still got some time on your hands? Got cash to spend? Browse the stalls for unusual treasures and walk away with some irresistible bargains at Covered Market.

Popular Activities for your Oxford Holiday

Holidays are pretty great already. But diving into the wonderful experiences on offer certainly makes them better!

Your trip to Oxford is just about to get a whole lot more exciting. There are plenty of things to do, including:

• Morse / Lewis and Endeavour Tour
• Inspector Morse, Lewis & Endeavour Walking Tour of Oxford
• Inspector Morse Oxford Tour (+ Lewis + Endeavour)
• Discover Windsor, Oxford and Stonehenge
• Harry Potter Studio Tour & visit to Oxford from London
• Warwick Castle Shakespeares England Oxford & Cotswolds Flexible Day Trip

Have some time up your sleeve? Visit our Oxford things to do page for a complete list of activities.

Oxford Accommodation

Securing convenient places to stay is integral when organising luxury getaways or cheap holidays. Fortunately, Oxford offers 44 accommodation, so you'll have loads to choose from.

Begin your holiday on a fancy note by slipping between the silky sheets at the Old Bank Hotel (92-94 High Street). Alternatively, The Balkan Lodge Hotel (315 Iffley Road) is a fantastic place for the budget-conscious traveller to lay their head.

Nearest Airports to Oxford

Nothing's more satisfying than finally arriving at RAF Brize Norton Airport (BZZ) after a long flight. After you've picked up your bags from the carousel and stretched your limbs, you'll find yourself around 14 miles (23 km) from Oxford's downtown area.

*Savings based on all holiday package bookings with Flight + Hotel on Expedia.com from January through December 2017, as compared to price of the same components booked separately. Savings will vary based on origin/destination, length of trip, stay dates and selected travel supplier(s). Savings not available on all packages. For Free Flight or 100% Off Flight deals, package savings is greater than or equal to the current cost of one component, when both are priced separately.