London Heathrow Airport is the nearest airport to Oxford, England. It is located approximately 45 miles from the city centre, and it offers both international and domestic flights.

Travelling to and from here may requires you to take either a bus or a taxi. 

The airport is linked to Oxford by "The Airline" coach company, which operate 24 hours a day, seven days a week and approximately leaves every 20 minutes. The journey takes about 80 minutes. You can book your tickets on "The Airline" online booking system or via their app. Single and Return tickets can also be bought from the driver. (airline.oxfordbus.co.uk/)

Another way to travel to Oxford from the airport is by renting a car. You will find car hire desks in arrivals at Heathrow. Companies such as Avis, Hertz, Enterprise, Budget and Sixt are operating here. 

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London Heathrow Airport

The Oxford Bus Company is a network of buses and coach services that will take passengers to and from the airport and around the city centre. All of their buses are built with easy access low floor models to enable pushchair, pram and wheelchair users to ride aboard.

The main bus stop is on Magdalen Street and the buses run fairly often, so you never need to wait for a long time. Single and Return tickets can be bought from the driver but make sure to have the correct change on board. Tickets can also be bought from their app. (www.oxfordbus.co.uk/app/)

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The Oxford Bus Company

There are many taxi companies working in Oxford and they are clearly marked, and are very distinctive looking. You can either call when you need a taxi or just hail one. Another way is to walk over to the Gloucester Green bus station or the Train station where you will find taxi stands.

001 Taxis
+44 1865 24 00 00
www.001taxis.com

Oxford City Cars: 

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Taxi

There is a stamp machine available outside the post office as well as post boxes. The post boxes in UK are red. 

You will find five post office in Oxford one of them is located: 

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Post

Various pharmacies are established in Oxford. Some may be open 24 hours while others are open until midnight, but still are able to cater to the needs of the customers. 

Rowlands Pharmacy
17 Ivy Close, Cowley, Oxford
+44 1865 777 089
Monday - Friday: 9am - 7pm, Saturday: 9am - 1pm, Sunday: Closed
www.rowlandspharmacy.co.uk

Ahmeys Midnight Pharmacy
150 Oxford Road, Cowley, Oxford
+44 1865 770 121
www.ahmeyspharmacy.com

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Pharmacy

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Telephone

220V - 230V. Plugs are large in shape and have three, substantial, flat prongs.

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Electricity

Home to the oldest university in the English-speaking world (and the second-oldest in continuous operation on the planet), Oxford is more than a celebrated microcosm of academic scholarship: there's the splendid architecture, hefty literary heritage, and plenty more to fill an eventful few days.

The Ashmolean Museum was founded in 1683 and is considered the most important museum of art and archaeology in the heart of Britain. It consists of various themed galleries exploring the connections between objects and activities that are common to different cultures representing the human image. Among its treasures are the greatest Anglo-Saxon collections beyond the British Museum, an important collection of pre-Dynastic Egyptian material in Europe, the world's largest group of Raphael drawings, and collections of modern Chinese art in the Western world. 

Classical facade of the Ashmolean Museum, Oxford. Part of the University of Oxford.

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The Ashmolean Museum

The Oxford University Press Museum was founded in 1958 is considered the second-oldest and the largest university press in the world. It keeps traces of the historical publishing documentation of Oxford University from the fifteenth century to the present day. The museum notable displays are the books of Clarendon's 'History of the Great Rebellion', the first edition of 'Alice in Wonderland', and the evolution of the 'Oxford English Dictionary'. 

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Oxford University Press Museum

Science Oxford was founded in 1985, as The Oxford Trust by Sir Martin and Lady Audrey Wood, it is a charitable organisation based in Oxford, England. It created the Oxfordshire Science Festival in the early 1990´s. Today, Science Oxford provides a central Oxford home for its public engagement work. These includes the annual Festival of Science and the discovery zone where schools and families can interact with various science activities.

Happy little scientist playing at the lab - isolated over a white background

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Science Oxford

Tooley's Boatyard has been around since 1790´s and is a historic boatyard on the Oxford Canal in the centre of the town of Banbury, Oxfordshire. It is the oldest working dry dock in the Inland Waterways. It was established to build and repair the wooden horse-drawn narrow boats used for travelling up and down the newly constructed Oxford Canal network. The boatyard launched Tom Rolt's 'Cressy' onto the canals in 1939 and his book "Narrowboat" speaks about the formation of the Inland Waterways Association which ultimately led to the preservation of the canal network. Today, the boatyard includes two scheduled ancient monuments - an historic dry dock and a smithy. 

Tooley's Historic Boatyard - Oxford Canal, Banbury - Banbury Museum link bridge

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Tooley's Boatyard

Didcot Railway Centre was formerly known as the Great Western Railway. It has been the stabling point of engine-shed and locomotive in Didcot. Today, the place is a comprehensive railway museum and preservation engineering site. It is a recreation of Brunel's broad gauge railway and a home to unique collections of Great Western Railway steam engines, coaches, building, wagons, and small relics; and a recreation of Brunel's broad gauge railway. Didcot Railway Centre is open during Saturdays and Sundays throughout the year and daily during peak season and school holiday.

King Edward II was in steam at Didcot Railway Centre & looking excellent.

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Didcot Railway Centre

City Sightseeing in Oxford is a way for every visitor to take sight of the fantastic views within Oxford. Tours also include gazing at the Hertford Bridge, Pitt Rivers Museum, William Morris’ Original Workshop and the Bodleian Library while it teaches more about the city. For souvenirs and bargains, one may hop off at Gloucester Green Bus Station at the Covered Market or Westgate Shopping Centre. There are also joint tickets available for combined Bus and Oxford Castle Unlocked. 

two cheerful tourists enjoying open top bus tour in the city

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City Sightseeing Oxford

Hobbs of Henley Ltd offers an extensive fleet of self-drive both electric and diesel powered boats for hire, as well as rowing boats and chauffeur-driven craft. It also offers some of the finest luxury passenger vessels on the Thames for both private charter and public trips. 

For the public river cruises you can choose between different themes such as   "Traditional jazz cruises"," A two-hour sightseeing trip" or why not try the "The Best of British comedy cruise" with a buffet dinner?

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Hobbs of Henley Ltd

Bill Spectre's Ghost Trail is an entertainment walking tour of old Oxford which is conducted by a costumed professional actor. The touring activity is illustrated with props and illusions as it horrifyingly entertains the visitors through the streets of the historic city Oxford. The tour takes place every Friday and Saturday at 6:30pm and additional tours at the usual times on Sundays during July and August.

Bridge of Sighs at night, Oxford, England

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Bill Spectre's Ghost Trail

The famous two-hour free walking tour around Oxford, covering sights such as Bodleian Library, University sights, in-depth history of the town and more is hosted by Footprints Tours. But they also provide other tours like bike tours, private family Oxford tours, Harry Potter Tour and much more. Moreover, the tours are guaranteed that no visitor or tourist will fall asleep.

A row of bikes parked on the street in Oxford (England)

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Footprints Tours

Known as "The House", Christ Church is one of the colleges of Oxford University and was founded in 1525 by Cardinal Thomas Wolsey. It is also the cathedral church of the diocese of Oxford, namely Christ Church Cathedral, Oxford.

The dining hall at the Christ Church, known as the Great Hall, will look familiar to any fan of the Harry Potter films as it inspired the set of Hogwarts. The cathedral and college complex was also used as the backdrop for numerous scenes in the popular movie series. Moreover, a portrait of Charles Dodgson can be seen upon entering the Hall. Charles Dodgson's pen name is Lewis Carroll who is a famed author of Alice in Wonderland.


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Christ Church

The Bodleian Library is one of the greatest libraries in the world and one of the oldest libraries in Europe. It is a working library and the main research library of the University of Oxford. In Britain, it is the second in size only to the British Library with over 11 million items. The library is believed to hold millions of printed items as well as manuscripts.

The Oxford University library. Photoed in the top of tower in St Marys Church.There was a rainbow behind of it, and the sunshine is so amazing.

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Bodleian Library

The Blenheim Palace is a monumental country house in Woodstock. It was once a home to the 11th Duke and Duchess of Marlborough and birthplace of Sir Winston Churchill. It stands in a romantic park created by the famous landscape gardener 'Capability' Brown. The palace was built between 1705 and 1722 and distinguished by an eclectic style and a return to national roots which are perfect examples of an 18th-century princely dwelling.

aerial view of Blenheim Palace in Oxfordshire, UK

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Blenheim Palace

Shotover Country Park is a 117 hectares of vast land with spectacular views from the top across south Oxfordshire. The place is a home to diverse habitats and a haven for wildlife. The park is a popular venue for a range of different events such as guided walks, cross country races, orienteering competitions, sponsored walks and treasure hunts.

adventure, travel, tourism, hike and people concept - group of smiling friends walking with backpacks in woods

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Shotover Country Park

The Kassam Stadium is considered as one of the largest meetings and event spaces in Oxfordshire. It is where Oxford United Football Club and London Welsh Rugby Football Club dwells. It is named after the ground's owner, and former chairman of the football club, Firoz Kassam.

Empty seats at the Kassam Stadium before the match with Forest Green Rovers

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Kassam Football Stadium

Sulgrave Manor houses a wonderful collection of furniture and fabrics from the 16th century. It is a Tudor and Georgian manor house that once was the home of George Washington’s direct ancestors. Lawrence Washington, who bought the house in 1539 was a successful Northampton Wool Merchant. There is also a lovely garden, designed in the 1920s by Sir Reginald Blomfield and it still remains as a fine example of the formal English Style.

Guided tours are provided of the house.


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Sulgrave Manor

Broughton Castle is a medieval manor house of the 14th century and home of Fiennes family, Lords Saye and Sele. The ownership of the castle has remained in the same family since 1447 and is situated in the village of Broughton which is about two miles south-west of Banbury. Simon Jenkins selected the place as one of only twenty to be awarded five stars in his book "England’s Thousand Best Houses". 

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Broughton Castle

North Wall Arts Centre is an award-winning multi-disciplinary arts centre containing a 200-seat theatre, an art gallery, and two studio spaces. It has been created for the advantage of emerging artists across a range of disciplines. It opened its doors in 2007 and was created from a former Victorian swimming pool. The centre has won several national awards for its innovative design.

Happy couple looking at modern painting in art gallery

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North Wall Arts Centre

The Theatre Chipping Norton was opened in 1975 by Tom Baker. It began with a light programme including films and lunchtime Jazz concerts. The place welcomes almost 50,000 visitors every year. To date, The Theatre Chipping Norton is a theatre, an art-house cinema, a gallery and a concert hall. 

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The Theatre Chipping Norton

The University of Oxford Botanic Garden started as the Physic Gardens for the study of medicinal plants in 1621. It is located on the peaceful banks of the Cherwell River and is considered the oldest Botanic Garden in Britain. It is a home to inspiring herbaceous borders and glasshouses where the most compact and diverse collection of plants in the world are found. It is also open throughout the year for you to visit and enjoy.

Nepenthes, a tropical carnivorous plant, a native of Southeast Asia and Australia. It forms pitchers (cups) that hang from trees. At the University of Oxford Botanic Garden

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The Kassam Stadium is considered as one of the largest meetings and event spaces in Oxfordshire. It is where Oxford United Football Club and London Welsh Rugby Football Club dwells. It is named after the ground's owner, and former chairman of the football club, Firoz Kassam.

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