North Oxfordshire
The cultural capital of Oxfordshire is Oxford, The City of Dreaming Spires and there are plenty of tourist attractions to enjoy on days out. With its honey-coloured stone architecture, noble lawns and prestigious colleges, the unchanging beauty of this city will always dominate the county.
Learning and exploring are synonymous with this city, even for tourists. Why not start with a city sightseeing bus tour, a great way to get your bearings and discover some of the interesting facts and stories behind the city, with 20 bus stops you and hop on and off as must as you like or just sit and enjoy the ride.
With countless city locations being used as the backdrop for television and film sets from Morse to Harry Potter, you may get a feeling of déjà vu. Oxfordshire is also home to several points of interest used for filming in the The hit ITV drama Downton Abbey including Bampton and Greys Court. Download a PDF guide to follow in the footsteps of the Crawley family.
In the north of Oxfordshire the lush and fertile Cherwell Valley is centred on the lovely town of Banbury, where you can really see a fine lady upon a white horse - or a statue of her, anyway. It's just one of the bustling market towns that punctuate a journey through Oxfordshire. For more information on places to visit in Oxfordshire, see our interactive map of Oxfordshire detailing the county's towns and villages.
Many of Oxfordshire's tourist attractions are open all year round so find something to do today with activities listings each showing a map and opening times for your convenience. Or why not browse our Oxfordshire events guide to find out what's happening this week.
For things to do in Oxford, Bicester, Banbury, Henley-on-Thames and other Oxfordshire towns, browse our pick of the best attractions below or find a more comprehensive list of what to do and places to go at the bottom of the page.
With picturesque villages, breathtaking natural scenery, a world-renowned university city and over 6,000 years of history, if you're looking for places to stay in Oxfordshire, the county has it all if you find yourself wanting more time to explore. The morden Courtyard by Marriott Oxford South is located a short hop away from Blenheim Palace and Bicester Village and with family-friendly interconnecting rooms, free Wi-Fi and a tasty childrens menu, it also has great access to the A34. The Doubletree by Hilton Oxford Belfry is located just a short hop from the Chilterns National Landscape (previously known as Area of Oustanding National Beauty) in the market town of Thame with a health club and treatment rooms, visitors can take time to relax, aswell as explore from this Oxfordshire hotel. Did you know you can actually stay on the Blenheim Palace Estate? Blenheim Palace Lodge Retreat has around 30 lodges set in peaceful and well maintained grounds, located within walking distance of the Palace, some lodges welcoming dogs too, so everyone in the family came come on your next Oxfordshire adventure.
For more information about Oxfordshire, including ideas for days out, accommodation and events, browse the county's things to do and towns and villages in the list below. Use the 'map view' button to find something near you.
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Restaurants
Banbury
Situated in the thatched village of Wroxton, 5 minutes from Banbury, this former 17th Century manor house offers comfortable accomodation, excellent homemade food and a truly warm welcome.
Taxi & Chauffeur
Witney
We provide comfortable, luxury transport for trips to many of England's historical places, such as; Warwick Castle, Windsor Castle, Stonehenge, Bath, Cambridge, Buckingham Palace, Tower of London and many more sites.
Take the stress out of…
Arts Centre
Oxford
Arts centre for live music, theatre, film screenings. With a 200-seat theatre space and two intimate studio spaces.
Aeroplane
Kidlington
Oxford has a broader range of aviation-related services on offer to the General and business aviation industry than virtually any other establishment in the United Kingdom.
Engineering, design, and refurbishment services exist for virtually any…
Adventure Park / Playground
Oxford
The games, provided by Ex(c)iting Game are suitable for almost all ages. If you would like an unusual, exciting hour while you are staying in Oxford, you must visit us and we will guarantee you an hour of unique excitement.
Family program,…
Shopping Centre
BANBURY
Castle Quay shopping centre is Oxfordshire's premier shopping destination. Over 80 of your favourite stores combine with cafes and food outlets to make Castle Quay shopping centre the number one choice.
Boat Trip
Fleet
The Passenger Boat Association represents operators of passenger vessels along the length of the River Thames as well as the rest of the UK.
Village
Benson, once known as Bensington, is a large Thames-side village in South Oxfordshire, a short distance from Wallingford
Pub/Inn
Witney
Beer, Bread, Blankets. These are the staples that historically, Witney is famous for. The Blue Boar redefines these symbols, providing a stylish bar, restaurant and rooms in which quality and comfort is paramount.
Children welcome from any age…
Museum
Charlbury
Charlbury Museum is an independent museum, run entirely by volunteers. Its five rooms are crammed with exhibits revealing the history of this ancient market town. There is plenty here to interest both adults and children. The contents include:…
Café
Bampton
biztro is a new restaurant located in the heart of Bampton. The restaurant offers simple bistro dishes and fine wines served by friendly staff in a warm and informal setting.
Pub/Inn
Swinbrook
A dreamy Cotswold inn serving award-winning food, the Swan pins its colours to the mast of the flagpole stood outside its doors.
Pub/Inn
Great Barrington
Bar and riverside dining area, heated patio and beer garden.
Restaurant
Woodstock
At The Bear, we take our food very seriously, so much so, our restaurant has been awarded two AA rosettes and features modern british cuisine.
Nature Reserve
Henley-on-Thames
In this secluded valley high in the Chilterns you will find a mosaic of habitats from birch, conifer and beech woodlands to chalk grassland and scrub.
Event Venue
Banbury
Stunning venue set in 250 acres of wooded estate - facilities include a conference suite that is situated in a modernised 18th century stone barn with open fireplaces.
Nature Reserve
Bruern
Foxholes is a tranquil woodland sloping down to the River Evenlode with year-round colour and wildlife interest but particularly noted for its springtime bluebells.
Managed by Berks, Bucks & Oxon Wildlife Trust, this 66ha (165 acre) reserve has a…
Gallery
Bampton
West Ox Arts is situated in a lovely, spacious gallery on the first floor of the Grade II listed Town Hall in Bampton, a picturesque Cotswold village about five miles from Witney.
The gallery holds approximately twelve exhibitions a year and…
Spa
Witney
The Spa at Witney Lakes Resort provides you with the chance to taste the exotics as well as adding a touch of luxury to your regular treatments.
Parkland / Woodland Garden
Shipton-under-Wychwood
Wychwood Wild Garden is a beautiful woodland and garden, close to the centre of Shipton under Wychwood.
Wychwood Wild Garden covers 12.5 acres of avenues, woods and ponds,much of which was laid out in the 1860s, and provides a haven for wildlife…
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