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.
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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Taxi & Chauffeur
Banbury
We accept groups of any size and offer tour itineraries to suit all ages and tastes. Recently awarded a Certificate of Excellence by Trip Advisor 2014.
Museum
Wantage
The museum is housed within a converted 16thC cloth merchant's house.
An interactive auditorium presents the history of the Vale and Downland area. Special collections from across the Vale display the story of Wantage and the rural life of its…
Bus & Coach
Oxford
Offering information on local stagecoach bus services in Oxfordshire, including Medabus and Oxford tube service.
Stagecoach in Oxfordshire carries over 13 million passengers a year and operates over 10 million miles.
Pub/Inn
Clanfield
The Cotswold Plough Hotel, Clanfield, is a perfect example of a 16th century, stylish yet informal hotel in the Cotswold countryside. The restaurant menu offers imaginative and mouth-watering dishes and prides itself on using local Cotswold produce,…
Café
Oxford
Traditional and stylish decour provides a mixture of sophisticated ambience combined with the fantastic food and friendly staff, makes for a great breakfast, lunch or evening out.
Arts Centre
Oxford
Arts centre for live music, theatre, film screenings. With a 200-seat theatre space and two intimate studio spaces.
Golf Course
Abingdon
Situated on over 500 acres of glorious undulating heathland, just south of Oxford city, Frilford Heath is built on a sandy
subsoil this subsoil combined with the latest equipment and modern maintenance schedules enables the Club to
present the…
Pub/Inn
Wantage
Guests can soak up the friendly service and homely charm of this welcoming inn, nestled in the heart of the historic market town of Wantage. At The King Alfred’s Head, the team takes pride in being at the centre of the community, offering the…
Historic House / Palace
Wallingford
The home and workplace of Dr Edward Bach who created The Bach Flower remedy system in the 1930s. The gardens contain many remedy plants and the house features Dr Bach's consulting room.
Pub/Inn
Thame, Oxfordshire
The Peacock Inn stands in a truly unspoiled location at the very edge of the stunning Chiltern Hills, with inspirational views across the Oxfordshire and Buckingamshire countryside.
Museum
Oxford
Our schools performances, exhibitions and workshops help children engage with and enjoy stories. Transforming your
school into a ‘story museum’ for the day can be one of the most inexpensive, inclusive and powerful ways of stimulating everyone’s…
Historic House / Palace
DAVENTRY
NATIONAL TRUST PROPERTY
Elizabethan Manor House, home of the Dryden family. Unaltered since 1710. A grand church is all that remains of the Augustinian Priory (Exhibiton in Church). Interesting formal garden.
Café
Oxford
Pieminister was started in 2003, making pies filled with fresh natural ingredients and free range meat that is sourced eithically and responsibly - all the pies are made with great care, love and attention!
Distillery
Stourton, Shipston-on-Stour
Situated in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty famous for its horticultural heritage and set in five acres of beautiful Cotswolds countryside, our state-of-the-art distillation equipment is perfectly poised for the creation of our fine spirits.
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.
Steam Railway
Wallingford
Known locally at "The Bunk" passenger services ceased in 1959. The railway aims to offer steam hauled trains where possible, but also operates an interestin fleet of 08 class diesel locomotives.
Pub/Inn
Chipping Norton, Oxfordshire
For those seeking the traditional Cotswold experience or those who have a desire for walking the King’s Head, sitting behind the village green, ticks all the boxes.
Theatre
Oxford
Oxford Playhouse and its Burton Taylor Studio present and produce a wide range of live performance. The programme includes the best of British and international drama, family shows, contemporary dance and music, student and amateur shows, comedy,…
Pub/Inn
Oxford
The St Aldates Tavern is perfectly located right in the heart of the City of Oxford. We're just a stones throw away from the High Street in between the hustle and bustle of the shopping areas and the relative tranquillity of some of Oxford…
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