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In the "city of dreaming spires", academia takes centre stage. Gaze out at Oxford's world-famous colleges from the top of St Mary's Church tower before heading into the city's pedestrian-friendly streets. The University's Botanic Garden and Ashmolean Museum are Britain's oldest. Follow your nose to the Covered Market for the makings of a picnic to enjoy on a punt or in the University Parks. Mix the historic and modern with visits to the 12th- century village church of Iffley and trendy Cowley's... more » In the "city of dreaming spires", academia takes centre stage. Gaze out at Oxford's world-famous colleges from the top of St Mary's Church tower before heading into the city's pedestrian-friendly streets. The University's Botanic Garden and Ashmolean Museum are Britain's oldest. Follow your nose to the Covered Market for the makings of a picnic to enjoy on a punt or in the University Parks. Mix the historic and modern with visits to the 12th- century village church of Iffley and trendy Cowley's ethnic shops and music venues. « less

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Dec
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Jan
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Sandfield Guest House

20 Nov 2009

Delighted to have found this gem of a guest house - the rooms are delightful, breakfast plentiful and delicious and the proprietor could not be more helpful. I have no hesitation in recommending...more

Quod - Oxford

1 of 5 stars
London, UK
20 Nov 2009

Friends decided to eat there so along we went. Our waiter was so totally in love with himself that he could not make eye contact with us. Neither did he have the knowledge or ability on how to serve...more

Heather House

19 Nov 2009

I visited Oxford to see my son play rugby for the University. Heather House is just along the road from the rugby ground and was just lovely. The lady was most welcoming, the room warm, quiet and...more

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