Things To Do

Westgate Oxford [less than a minute walk]
Relaxing and buzzing, intellectual and hedonistic, stylish and comforting, Westgate Oxford will deliver a game-changing experience set to reinvent the city of Oxford as the ultimate retail and lifestyle destination.
With 800 000 sq. ft. of prestigious global brands, inventive and eclectic restaurants and cafes, a five-screen boutique cinema and sophisticated rooftop bars and dining, Westgate Oxford will excite and delight.
Expect bold and daring architecture meets innovative design and technology. Arresting rooftop views of the Oxford city skyline create an exceptional, inspirational destination like no other.
Oxford Castle [less than a minute walk]
When William the Conqueror invaded England and won the Battle of Hastings in 1066, Oxford Castle was marked by the Normans as the ideal place for a motte-and-bailey castle. Awe in the views from the top of the Saxon St. George’s Tower, descend underground into the 900-year-old crypt and climb the 11th century mound, home of old gallows.


The Pitt Rivers Museum [20 min walk]
The Pitt Rivers Museum is also known as The University of Oxford’s museum of anthropology and world archaeology. The museum was founded in 1884 following a gift to the university from general Pitt Rivers, it retains its unique atmosphere with dense displays of artefacts, many in the original wooden display cabinets.
A special feature of the Pitt Rivers Museum is the arrangement of the collection according to the following typologies: musical instruments, weapons, masks, textiles, jewellery, and tools. This famous arrangement allows visitors to see how different challenges were solved in different eras.
Oxford's Famous Theatres
Find West End Shows, Musicals, Plays and Concerts; central Oxford is renowned for being a cultural hub with a lively atmosphere that pervades every nook and alley.


Museum of Natural History [20 min walk]
Oxford University Museum of Natural History was established in 1860 to draw together scientific studies from across the University of Oxford. Today, the award-winning museum continues to be a place of scientific research, collecting and fieldwork, and plays host to a programme of events, exhibitions and activities for the public and school students of all ages.
Highlights in the collections include the world’s first scientifically described dinosaur – Megalosaurus bucklandii – and the world-famous Oxford Dodo, the only soft tissue remains of the extinct dodo.
Ashmolean Museum [10 min walk]
World famous, the Ashmolean is the University of Oxford’s museum of art and archaeology. As Britain’s first public museum, we’re home to half a million years of human history and creativity, from ancient Egyptian Mummies to modern art, and much more.
The Ashmolean’s collection is incredibly rich, representing most of the world’s great civilisations, with objects dating from 8000 BC to the present day. Among its treasures are the world’s greatest collection of Raphael drawings, the most important collection of Egyptian pre-Dynastic sculpture and ceramics outside Cairo, the only great Minoan collection in Britain, outstanding Anglo-Saxon treasures, and the foremost collection of modern Chinese painting in the Western world.


Oxford River Cruises [10 min walk]
Oxford river cruises offers sightseeing tours, picnic and dining river trips and private boat hire in the heart of historic Oxford. Their cruises are designed to suit all tastes, from lazy lunchtime gettogethers and elegant dinner cruises, to corporate events and birthday parties afloat.
Oxford Botanical Garden & Arboretum [15 min walk]
Oxford Botanic Garden is the UK’s oldest botanic garden and occupies a world-class position in terms of its history and academic location.
Founded in 1621 the Garden is committed to educating people about the importance of plants, to help conserve plants from around the world, and to support teaching and research within the University and beyond.


Bodleian Libraries [10 min walk]
The world-famous Bodleian Libraries is a must-see cultural destination in the heart of Oxford.
The Bodleian Library was founded by Sir Thomas Bodley and officially opened in 1602. Since then the Bodleian Libraries has grown to be the largest academic library system in the UK. In its reading rooms generations of famous scholars have studied through the ages, amongst them monarchs, Nobel Prize winners, British Prime Ministers and writers including Oscar Wilde, C.S. Lewis and J.R.R. Tolkien.
At the site, you can explore historic spaces that you might recognise from popular films and TV series such as Harry Potter and A Discovery of Witches. There are inspiring exhibitions featuring the libraries’ rich collections, two unique gift shops and a lovely café. There are also a wide variety of events and courses, explore their programme here.
Just A Short Drive
Blenheim Palace [20 min drive]
Home of the 12th Duke and Duchess of Marlborough and the birthplace of Sir Winston Churchill, Blenheim Palace is a UNESCO World Heritage Site with over 300 years of history, 2000 acres of Parkland and Formal Gardens, events, tours and exhibitions.


Bicester Village Shopping [25 min drive]
Delight in a day out, a memory made and a beautiful thing bought at Bicester Village. Here, pop-ups and fresh foodie delights join more than 160 boutiques from your favourite designers – all offering exceptional savings all year round. To make getting there that much easier Bicester Village even has its own dedicated train station with trains departing from central Oxford throughout the day and travel time of only 15 minutes. If you are seeking the true VVIP shopping experience please see our Concierge Services page for chauffeur and hands-free shopping.