Location: Oxford
Top Things to do in Oxford
Things to do in Oxford, England: The Best Sacred & Religious Sites
In the "city of dreaming spires," academia takes center stage. Gaze out at Oxford's world-famous university from the top of Carfax Tower before heading into the city's pedestrian-friendly streets. Follow your nose to the Covered Market for the makings of a picnic to enjoy at Headington Hill Park. Mix the historic and modern with visits to the 12th-century village church of Iffley and trendy Cowley's ethnic shops and music venues.
Restaurants in Oxford
1. Christ Church
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 2,479 reviews
Reviewed By PeteD60 - Ware, United Kingdom
This was an Tuesday afternoon visit in November – highlights – the Dining Hall – Custodian Sue was very informative and helpful – the tables were laid against a background of history with its Founder Cardinal Wolsey and after his fall Henry 8 and Elizabeth 1 looking down on the diners alongside portraits of Deans - past and present – different dining times for the students – early smart casual – later more formal with gowns – a different world – and then out into the quadrangle dominated by the Wren designed tower and then into the cathedral with its choir stalls running through the centre – guides on hand to provide additional information to the free guide – it is a visit of history and tradition in spades – well worth a visit – thank you
2. University College
3. Magdalen College
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 708 reviews
Please visit magd.ox.ac.uk
Reviewed By Suzyed144
Lovely college to walk around, allow a good 90 minutes and finish off with a nice snack in theold kitchen bar, in the summer the seats outside can be viewed from Magdalen bridge.
4. University Church of St. Mary the Virgin
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 740 reviews
Considered one of the oldest university buildings in the world, this is a superb example of Church Architecture from the 13th century.
Reviewed By Onleaveagain - Stratford-upon-Avon, United Kingdom
Located directly opposite the Radcliffe Camera building this originally formed part of the university. It is a lovely church which is well worth a visit. Access can be gained to the top of the tower for a small fee and this provides great views across the city of Oxford which is also known as ‘The city of dreaming spires’.
5. Holy Trinity Church Headington Quarry
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 18 reviews
Reviewed By jaclynl323 - Thallichtenberg, Germany
The Church is super cute and peaceful. It is a little way on a path that is nice. The cemetery is pretty small, which made it easy to find CS Lewis’s grave. Very special spot.
6. The Oxford Oratory Church of St Aloysius Gonzaga
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 21 reviews
Reviewed By anglicano - Knutsford, United Kingdom
I'd attended sung eucharist at St Giles, opposite, and a fellow Anglican showed me this beautiful church. Mass was just ending, so I was able to chat to two of the priests, who were friendly and welcoming. The interior is most attractive, and I liked the smell of incence.
7. Oxford Brookes University
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 43 reviews
Oxford is not the only university in town: Brookes is the "other" university that enjoys a healthy rivalry with its older counterpart.
8. Wesley Memorial Methodist Church
9. St Andrew's Church
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
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