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Inside Background
Health & Safety 
Considering the large number of people visiting Oxford, the city remains...
Last edited: 09 October 2006
Recommended Reading 
Oxford University has always played a key role in the city.  Read about its...
Last edited: 14 January 2007
Tourist Board Info 
This is some tourist information about the University City of Oxford           
Last edited: 06 January 2007
Weather & When to Go 
Summer temperatures in Oxford peak around 25 C, with cooler temperatures at...
Last edited: 14 January 2007
How to complain 
If you have received a particulary poor service from a service provider in...
Last edited: 22 November 2006
Introduction 
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Last edited: 27 April 2006
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Inside Transportation
Arriving & Departing 
The nearest main airport to Oxford is London Heathrow ( LHR ).  From Heathrow...
Last edited: 06 January 2007
Getting Around 
There are few hotels located right in the centre, but if you are lucky enough...
Last edited: 27 March 2006
Public Transportation 
There are two separate bus companies operating in Oxford, which for a place of...
Last edited: 09 October 2006
Guided Cotswolds Tours 
Absolute Touring offers guided tours from Oxford of the Cotswolds, Bath...
Last edited: 23 March 2009
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Inside Things to Do
Day Trips 
It's worth taking the train to Hereford. The train takes a couple of hours but...
Last edited: 21 January 2009
Events & Festivals 
Lots of information about Events that will occur in this University city...
Last edited: 06 January 2007
Museums & Attractions 
In the city with the most prestigious University in the world, check Oxford's...
Last edited: 06 August 2009
Off the Beaten Path 
A favourite activity of Oxononians in the warmer months is walking along Port...
Last edited: 02 June 2009
Shopping 
The centre of Oxford is quite small and most of the shops are located in and...
Last edited: 27 March 2006
Fairtrade at St. Michaels 
Fairtrade at St. Michaels is a hidden gem when it comes to shopping in Oxford...
Last edited: 09 December 2008
getting around 
A fun way to see Oxford that is environmentally friendly is on a rickshaw with...
Last edited: 03 March 2008
Parks & Gardens 
This is a list of a few of the most famous parks and gardens around the City of...
Last edited: 14 January 2007
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Inside Dining Scene
Dining Overview 
As Oxford is both a busy commercial centre and a world famous university city...
Last edited: 30 August 2007
Breakfast 
Breakfast is not that easy to find in Oxford, but it is possible. Here are a...
Last edited: 08 July 2007
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Inside United Kingdom: For Foreign Visitors
Banks & Money 
Currency The currency of the United Kingdom is the Pound Sterling (£).  In...
Last edited: 20 May 2009
Crossing the Border 
Land Border: The United Kingdom has just one land border, located in the...
Last edited: 15 December 2008
Emergencies 
The Emergency Numbers in the UK are 999 or 112. The operator will ask which...
Last edited: 09 April 2009
Important Phrases 
The first thing that visitors from outside of the United Kingdom...
Last edited: 03 April 2009
Telephones 
General phone numbers have 01, 02 or 03 prefixes, for example 020 8594 0000 or...
Last edited: 09 November 2009
Tipping & Etiquette 
Tipping Tipping is not expected in the UK, in the way it is in the United...
Last edited: 12 November 2009
Air Travel - Hand Luggage Restrictions 
From 6th November 2006 until further notice, strict rules regarding liquids...
Last edited: 20 June 2008
Car Rental UK 
In all cases, for hiring a car you will need a valid credit card, preferably...
Last edited: 26 November 2009
Driving tips for visitors 
1. Speed Limits Most speed limits are indicated by a figure in black on a...
Last edited: 20 May 2009
Eating out 
If you Google for "eating out in Britain" you'll find lots of tourism promotion...
Last edited: 28 December 2006
Learner Drivers - Minimum Ages And Rules 
Before you learn to drive or ride a new vehicle make sure you know about the...
Last edited: 21 November 2007
Motorway Service Areas 
Motorway Service Areas are leased out to various operators, mostly companies...
Last edited: 25 October 2007
Postal Services 
The UK postal service is known as Royal Mail. Royal Mail Group Ltd is the...
Last edited: 03 December 2009
The Magic Roundabout 
So, you've planned to visit the UK, do a bit of driving while you're here and...
Last edited: 14 December 2007
Tips on Gestures and Language 
For the Dutch: Tapping the side of the forehead in the UK means you are stupid...
Last edited: 13 September 2009
Train Travel 
The United Kingdom's railway network is the oldest in the world, having existed...
Last edited: 19 November 2009
Traveling with Children 
Winnie the Pooh, Alice in Wonderland, Thomas the Tank Engine, The Hobbit...
Last edited: 10 May 2008
Under Your Own Steam: Without A Car 
Some people find that travelling without a car in the UK is simple.  All you...
Last edited: 25 October 2007
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