Oxford for two days

dazzer68

Hi, any info , greatly appreciated. We are going to oxford for two days this weekend. What are the must things to see, we are hoping to see the universitys, is that possible? Any other places. Thanks.

moneypooh

If you're not sure what to see and want to get your bearings, go on the Oxford tour bus from Gloucester Green Bus station. It's a hop on hop off service and has great commentary. It'll show you where the Colleges are, the old prison etc.. and where to get access to the River. It's well worth a trip.
A definite is to go up Carfax Tower in the centre, it gives wonderful views over Oxford, however it's not an easy climb with a very narrow staircase - so not suitable for everyone.

pinkteapot

Some colleges are open to the public. Christ Church is the obvious (but pricey) choice - visitor information is here:

http://www.chch.ox.ac.uk/visiting/information

There are two excellent museums - the Pitt Rivers and the Ashmolean.

Have a pint in one of the ancient pubs:
http://www.theturftavern.co.uk/
http://www.bearoxford.co.uk/

If the weather's nice the open-top bus tour is good:
http://www.citysightseeingoxford.com/

Have a browse around the covered market:
http://www.oxford-coveredmarket.co.uk/

Walk along the river and you're almost guaranteed to see some rowers practising.

One absolute must-do - have ice cream in G&D's - it's amazing!
http://www.gdcafe.com/website/index.php/Locations/
(St. Aldate's the most central branch)

Went to uni in Oxford - it's a FAB city.

jazzyjustlaw

Botanical gardens is a must see and free. Have u booked hotel if not the Holiday inn express Kazzam Stadium is excellent and cost us 110 for two nights inc breakfast!

dazzer68

Thanks for you tips, everyone...ice cream, rowers big towers, sounds like a good weekend coming up! Yes we have a hotel, just outside oxfoed, deveres at milton hill