Top Things to do in Oxfordshire
Top Hotels in Oxfordshire
- 1. George Street Hotel
- 2. The Holt Hotel
- 3. Malmaison Oxford Castle
- 4. voco Oxford Spires, an IHG Hotel
- 5. Courtyard by Marriott Oxford City Centre
- 6. The Randolph Hotel, by Graduate Hotels
- 7. voco Oxford Spires, an IHG Hotel
- 8. Jurys Inn Oxford
- 9. voco Oxford Thames, an IHG Hotel
- 10. Mercure Oxford Eastgate Hotel
What to do and see in Oxfordshire, England: The Best Things to do Good for a Rainy Day
Discover the best top things to do in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom including The Wychwood Brewery, Hook Norton Brewery, Loose Cannon Brewery, The Yellow Hat Tribe, The Oxford Artisan Distillery, Christ Church, Ashmolean Museum of Art and Archaeology, Bodleian Library, Sheldonian Theatre, University Church of St. Mary the Virgin.
Restaurants in Oxfordshire
1. The Wychwood Brewery
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 719 reviews
Reviewed By hivehome
What an enjoyable experience we had visiting this fantastic brewery. Wonderful to hear all about its history and facts about the brewing process from our knowledgeable and friendly tour guide Chris. We also very much enjoyed the beer tasting session at the end. Well worth a visit!
2. Hook Norton Brewery
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1,807 reviews
Brewery tours run Monday to Sunday, starting from the Visitors Centre, they last approximately 2 hours. The first 1½ hours are spent around the brewery where you'll see our original steam engine, learn about our history and how we make our range of delicious beers. Once outside the Brewery, don't forget to keep an eye out for our working Shire horses, which still deliver beer to our local pubs. In any event, the tour of the brewery includes a tour of the stables so you won’t miss out on seeing these amazing animals. Upon completion of the tour, it's back to our sampling bar in the Visitor Centre for a ½ hour beer tasting. It is essential to book a Brewery Tour by contacting us on the phone or email. Costs from £12.50 - £15.00
Reviewed By RedSturgeon - London, United Kingdom
We stayed locally and came to the restaurant here twice for a great breakfast. We stayed for an absolutely fascinating tour from Chris, who introduced us to the shire horses and did a brilliant job educating our mixed-age group about the brewery building and process, including its steam engine. A really wonderful bit of local industry since 1899 - producing great beer (we filled the car boot!) and offering really wonderful sustenance and first rate hospitality.
3. Loose Cannon Brewery
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5.0 based on 42 reviews
Reviewed By Schirr007 - Worcester, United Kingdom
Visited with friends the first Saturday we were allowed after easing of lockdown. Online booking was really efficient, staff friendly and helpful. We were sitting outside and felt very safe (just need to remember a coat next time!!!) Beer was great and non beer drinkers enjoyed the local cider! Thank you to all the team for adapting to the rules.
4. The Yellow Hat Tribe
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5.0 based on 9 reviews
Reviewed By MargC313 - Oxford, United Kingdom
We chanced on the studio a few years ago, and visit whenever we are passing that way. Interesting to see how the Artist's work has developed over the years. She is a warm friendly person - quite a character. Some interesting merchandise available at reasonable prices.
5. The Oxford Artisan Distillery
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5.0 based on 248 reviews
The Oxford Artisan Distillery welcomes visitors to its distillery, in the heart of Oxford, for a behind-the-scenes experience where you can discover our approach to craft distilling using sustainably farmed populations of heritage grain and bespoke hand-built copper stills. You’ll see what goes into our spirits and truly understand what grain to glass craft distillery is all about. In addition we have a distillery shop open to the public daily for no charge.
Reviewed By SharonH262 - Wantage, United Kingdom
What a lovely surprise to find we have such an amazing distillery in Oxford. Was bought this as my Mother’s Day present from my youngest son, hubby came to. We got the bus from central oxford to within a 3 minute walk. Easy, no hassle and at the top of South Park looking across beautiful views of Oxford. We could have been collected by minibus free of charge if we wanted. Greeted by Edward and Ruth who made us one of our first of many G&T’s all made at TOAD Great tour, nice to see how it all started and where it’s going, funny, witty and the 2 hours passed by too quickly Taken back into Oxford by minibus with lots of goodies we tasted throughout the tour. Not just gin but vodka and whiskey ???? Would definitely go back again ????
6. Christ Church
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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
7. Ashmolean Museum of Art and Archaeology
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4.5 based on 5,850 reviews
The Ashmolean is the University of Oxford’s museum of art and archaeology, founded in 1683. Our world famous collections range from Egyptian mummies to contemporary art, telling human stories across cultures and across time. The Museum is open every day, 10am–5pm. Admission is free.
Reviewed By alisonccooper - London, United Kingdom
The artefacts in the Ashmolean have survived the rise and fall of several Empires, and the museum has adapted to change, moving from its original venue to the current site a decade ago. Undeterred by the corona virus pandemic it has reopened its doors. Climbing the stairs from the buried urns of Ancient Egypt and Greece towards modern European Art, the spotlight trail mobile phone download takes the visit right up to the present day. Lower visitor numbers mean it is quiet and still with ample opportunity to get up close to the objects. Staff maintain a discreet distance and the status provide plenty of company.
8. Bodleian Library
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 2,263 reviews
The world-famous Bodleian Libraries is a must-see cultural destination in the heart of Oxford. It 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. We also offer free, inspiring exhibitions featuring the libraries’ rich collections, two unique gift shops and a lovely café.
Reviewed By SCagray - Santa Cruz, United States
This was a wonderful way to experience the library! We took the 90 minute tour which including going inside Radcliff Camera, highly recommend!! Our guide was very knowledgeable and she was witty as week. We thoroughly enjoyed it and learned so much more than we would have without the tour.
9. Sheldonian Theatre
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4.5 based on 515 reviews
The Sheldonian Theatre, an exquisite Grade I listed building situated in Oxford's city centre, is the official ceremonial hall of Oxford University. The Theatre is a popular tourist attraction particular because it offers one of the best indoor panoramic views of Oxford's famous skyline from its Cupola. It was designed by Sir Christopher Wren and built between 1664 and 1669. The Theatre offers self-guided tours or guided tours. On a one hour guided tour, learn about how the University was formed, how long it's been in existence and the secrets of its past. For availability, booking and opening hours information, please visit our website. Opening hours vary depending on University events and concerts, so please do check our website before your visit to avoid disappointment.
Reviewed By Onleaveagain - Stratford-upon-Avon, United Kingdom
This building is situated in the centre of the city where all of the main university buildings are located. This mainly circular structure was designed by Sir Christopher Wren and was originally built as a theatre and to house The Oxford Press University. It is now primarily used for graduation ceremonies and some theatre activities. Inside is interesting and worth a visit if you have the time.
10. University Church of St. Mary the Virgin
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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’.
