Oxford

Oxford

Oxford is renowned for its rich history and heritage. Famous for the prestigious Oxford University, the city is home to its thirty eight colleges. With a literary heritage including WH Auden, Iris Murdoch, CS Lewis, Grahame Green, JRR Tolkein (follow the Tolkien Trail) and of course Colin Dexter (visit many locations where Inspector Morse and Sergeant Lewis solved cases), it is the perfect location for English or History trips. It is also a hub for the Law and Justice, although many visitors include a punt on the river Thames (known locally as the Isis) as part of their visit.

Oxford also boasts other famous historic buildings such as the Radcliffe Camera, Sheldonian Theatre, Bodleian Library and Bridge of Sighs. Many of the city's museums including the Oxford Castle and Science Oxford are free, so why not take advantage?

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Broughton Castle

Broughton Castle is a moated and fortified manor house near Banbury in North Oxfordshire.

Oxford River Cruises

A trip aboard an Edwardian River Launch in Oxford offers a taste of a slower life, where cares drift away with the gentle flow of the water and life’s pleasures can be enjoyed to their utmost. Great idea for a family day out in Oxfordshire.

Raleigh Park

Raleigh Park is 27 sloping acres, outside the city boundaries between Botley and North Hinksey. It has recently been accredited with Local Wildlife Site.

Florence Park

The park opened in 1934 after the land was presented to the City by Councillor F.E. Moss in memory of his sister Florence.

What facilities does it have?

Magdalen Bridge Row Boats

Rowing is fun and relaxing and a great way to spend a sunny afternoon on the river, pedalos and punts also available. You can hire the boat for an hour or if you want to make a day of it, just stay on the river as long as you like, simply returning the row boat to the boathouse before sunset.

Blenheim Palace

Britain's Greatest Palace

Blenheim Palace is a monumental country house situated in Woodstock, Oxfordshire, England, residence of the dukes of Marlborough - the Churchill family. It is the only non-royal non-episcopal country house in England to hold the title of palace and is a World Heritage Site.

The Palace

Chinnor and Princes Risborough Railway

A seven mile train journey on a steam engine: great for a family day out with the kids, especially train mad ones!!

The line currently runs over a 3 and a half mile stretch along the foot of the Chiltern Hills running parallel to the Icknield Way, passing through attractive countryside with some outstanding views across the Vale of Whiteleaf.

Crazy Colosseum Indoor Playcentre

Their indoor play arena is a soft arena with 3 floors filled with all the latest play equipment, including Ball Pool, Huge Slide, Climbing Bridges to guarantee a fun and crazy time for 0 to 8 year olds.

Blackbird Leys Park

The park offers the people a green retreat, somewhere to relax and enjoy being outdoors. The recently refurbished play area is very popular and the park comes alive at the weekend to support the thriving Leys football clubs.

The park is open all year round, offering space to:

The Pitt Rivers Museum

The Pitt Rivers Museum is famous for it's period atmosphere and outstanding collections from many world cultures, past and present.

Primary schools

The Titus Trust South

The Titus Trust runs four holiday groups – Iwerne & Forres Holidays, for those at the larger boarding schools and associated prep schools in the South of England; Lymington Rushmore Holidays, for those at a mixture of day and boarding schools in the South; Gloddaeth Holidays, for those at independent day and boarding schools in the North: and LDN Holid

Botley Park

The park is open all day every day.

Activities

  • Play area
  • Multi Use Games Area
  • Tennis courts
  • Bowls green
  • Kickabout goal
  • Community centre
  • Walks to Thames and canal

Bury Knowle Park

Bury Knowle is one of Oxford's most beautiful parks and the historic Bury Knowle House and its parkland setting provides a picturesque back-drop for picnics and events.

Modern Art

Introduces children of all ages to the Gallery for free through a range of fun and creative activities. Dedicated Family Guides encourages a creative pathway around the exhibition and suggests activities to try out at home plus loads more family days out activities.

Blackbird Leys Leisure Centre

Blackbird Leys Leisure Centre is located in the heart of Blackbird Leys. The centre offers; a gym, indoor cycling studio, large sports hall, 2 exercise studios, cafe, creche and much more.

NOW OPEN -  New soft play area.

Work has also started on a brand new swim complex which is due to open late 2014.

Museum of the History of Science

The Museum of the History of Science, located in 

Barton Leisure Centre

Barton Leisure Centre is a treasured local leisure facility with great facilities. Refurbished and extended in 2011, the centre includes a large gym plus a four lane swimming pool and offers a wide range of group exercise classes including indoor cycling. Parking is free.

North Hinksey Conduit House

Roofed conduit for Oxford's first water mains, constructed during the early 17th century. North Hinksey Conduit House is located on a hillside with views over the busy Oxford ring road to the spires of the city below.

Partyman World

An indoor play centre which provides lots of fun and play for everyone on the huge themed play structures, Go Karts, make a bear, fantastic slides and much more! There is also a specially designed toddler area for little guests who are under 3 years!

Temple Cowley Leisure Centre

We work in partnership with Oxford City Council to manage your local leisure facilities.

We are located in Cowley, about 2.5 miles south east of Oxford City centre. We are a large, multi-purpose centre with facilities including a 25 metre competition standard pool, gym, health suite and learning pool.

Ferry Leisure Centre

We are a large multi-purpose centre, located in Summertown, to the north of Oxford city centre. We have a wide range of facilities including a 2 heated indoor pools, sports hall, new large gym, group exercise studio, squash courts and the Terrace Cafe.

South Park

South Park occupies 50 acres of open space, with magnificent views overlooking Oxford.

What can I do there?

The Headington Shark

In August 2014 the Headington Shark came 24th in a list of the most creative sculptures and statues from around the world

Sheldonian Theatre

The Sheldonian Theatre, an exquisite Grade I listed building situated in Oxford’s city centre, is the official ceremonial hall of the University of Oxford. Some of the ceremonial activities that take place in the Theatre include matriculation, graduation ceremonies,Encaenia and Congregation. The Theatre is open to the public to visit when not in use.

High Ropes Oxford

Oxford’s only Tree Top Adventure, suitable for all monkeys 10 years and older.

High Ropes Oxford gives you and the kids a chance to swing through the trees like Tarzan in this forest adventure.
There are three zones to work through with over 40 obstacles! These include zip slides, wobbly bridges, balance beams and Tarzan swings.

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