Oxford
With its honey-coloured colleges arrayed in splendour beside the river, the university town of Oxford is a seductive vision of medieval learning and modern charm.
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Discover the best attractions in Oxford from must-see sights to unexpected hidden gems.
- Attraction in OxfordOxford University
- Attraction in OxfordAshmolean Museum
- Attraction in OxfordBodleian Library
- Attraction in OxfordChrist Church
- Attraction in OxfordChurch of St Margaret of Antioch
- Attraction in OxfordMerton College
- Attraction in OxfordOxford Botanic Garden & Arboretum
- Attraction in OxfordOxford Castle and Prison
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While prestigious Oxford University is the city’s defining feature, there's much more to explore in this charming city, from gardens and museums to pubs and markets.
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