Guidebook for Oxford

Melanie & Binnie
Melanie & Binnie
Guidebook for Oxford

Parks & Nature

Large open spaced play area with a few wooden climbing objects, swinging bars and huge slide! Lots of steep bumpy hills to run or roll down. Lovely forest land surrounds the playground equipment – this is the real attraction. Definitely the place for exploring
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Quarry Hollow Play Area
Quarry Hollow
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Large open spaced play area with a few wooden climbing objects, swinging bars and huge slide! Lots of steep bumpy hills to run or roll down. Lovely forest land surrounds the playground equipment – this is the real attraction. Definitely the place for exploring
Shotover Country Park offers everyone a chance to enjoy a place of beauty and history right on the edge of Oxford. Covering 117 hectares on the southern slopes of Shotover Hill there are spectacular views from the top across south Oxfordshire. The park is an intimate mosaic of hidden valleys, varied landscapes and diverse habitats; a haven for wildlife and an ideal setting for peaceful enjoyment of the countryside. Because Shotover is a nationally important wildlife site, most of the Country Park is designated a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI). Open 24 hours.
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Shotover Country Park
Old Road
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Shotover Country Park offers everyone a chance to enjoy a place of beauty and history right on the edge of Oxford. Covering 117 hectares on the southern slopes of Shotover Hill there are spectacular views from the top across south Oxfordshire. The park is an intimate mosaic of hidden valleys, varied landscapes and diverse habitats; a haven for wildlife and an ideal setting for peaceful enjoyment of the countryside. Because Shotover is a nationally important wildlife site, most of the Country Park is designated a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI). Open 24 hours.
This scenic park offers a delightful two-mile walk through meadows and along river banks, offering picturesque views and ideal spots for picnics, sitting or just relaxing.
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Christ Church Meadow
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This scenic park offers a delightful two-mile walk through meadows and along river banks, offering picturesque views and ideal spots for picnics, sitting or just relaxing.
70 acres of riverside parkland with areas for sport, plus a large collection of landscaped flora.
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大學公園
South Parks Road
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70 acres of riverside parkland with areas for sport, plus a large collection of landscaped flora.
The University of Oxford Botanic Garden is the oldest botanic garden in Great Britain and one of the oldest scientific gardens in the world. The garden was founded in 1621 as a physic garden growing plants for medicinal research. A beautiful and peaceful 2 hectare garden to wander around in the heart of the city. Located in: University of Oxford, OX1 4AZ Open Monday to Sunday 9am to 6pm but check the website to be sure.
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牛津植物園
Rose Lane
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The University of Oxford Botanic Garden is the oldest botanic garden in Great Britain and one of the oldest scientific gardens in the world. The garden was founded in 1621 as a physic garden growing plants for medicinal research. A beautiful and peaceful 2 hectare garden to wander around in the heart of the city. Located in: University of Oxford, OX1 4AZ Open Monday to Sunday 9am to 6pm but check the website to be sure.

Essentials

For laundry and ironing, dry cleaning, 24hr express service, alterations & repairs, suede & leather, key cutting.
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Regency Dry Cleaners
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For laundry and ironing, dry cleaning, 24hr express service, alterations & repairs, suede & leather, key cutting.
For all your essentials and an ATM too, open late
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ATM
50 Gladstone Rd
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For all your essentials and an ATM too, open late
Supermarket and Post Office
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The Co-operative Food
152 London Rd
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Supermarket and Post Office
For all your food and household shopping
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Waitrose
Southam Road
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For all your food and household shopping
Standard opening hours (check website for bank holidays opening times): Sunday: 06:00 - 23:30 Monday:06:00 - 23:30 Tuesday:06:00 - 23:30 Wednesday:06:00 - 23:30 Thursday:06:00 - 23:30 Friday: 06:00 - 23:30 Saturday:06:00 - 23:30
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Little Waitrose & Partners Headington, London Rd
52 London Rd
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Standard opening hours (check website for bank holidays opening times): Sunday: 06:00 - 23:30 Monday:06:00 - 23:30 Tuesday:06:00 - 23:30 Wednesday:06:00 - 23:30 Thursday:06:00 - 23:30 Friday: 06:00 - 23:30 Saturday:06:00 - 23:30

Shopping

For all your pharmacy and beauty needs
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Boots
8-10 Cornmarket St
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For all your pharmacy and beauty needs

Food Scene

Great little hand made Belgian Chocolatier for a treat (or two!)
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Coco Noir
77A London Rd
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Great little hand made Belgian Chocolatier for a treat (or two!)
A fabulous delicatessen, cafe and bar all in one.
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Jacobs & Field
15 Old High St
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A fabulous delicatessen, cafe and bar all in one.
All day breakfast, sandwich bar, coffee shop, delicatessen, eat in or take out service too.
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Cafe Bonjour
136 London Rd
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All day breakfast, sandwich bar, coffee shop, delicatessen, eat in or take out service too.
A traditional real ale pub with a log fire and outdoor seating, serving simple British cuisine.
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The Butcher's Arms
5 Wilberforce St
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A traditional real ale pub with a log fire and outdoor seating, serving simple British cuisine.
Traditional real-ale pub renowned for its pie selection, with a large, leafy beer garden, opposite the pretty parish church, all very English!
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The White Hart
12 St Andrew's Rd
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Traditional real-ale pub renowned for its pie selection, with a large, leafy beer garden, opposite the pretty parish church, all very English!

Entertainment & Activities

The Ultimate Picture Palace is Oxford’s oldest and only independent cinema. The cinema is privately owned and owner managed. They show a mix of recent releases from around the world, classic seasons and a programme of exciting one-off events.
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The Ultimate Picture Palace
Cowley Road
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The Ultimate Picture Palace is Oxford’s oldest and only independent cinema. The cinema is privately owned and owner managed. They show a mix of recent releases from around the world, classic seasons and a programme of exciting one-off events.
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ODEON Oxford George St
George Street
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ODEON Oxford Magdalen St
Magdalen Street
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Great little cinema with a bar
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Phoenix Picturehouse
57 Walton St
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Great little cinema with a bar

Everything Else

A hospital of excellence with an A & E department. Go by bus or taxi if possible as parking is very limited
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John Radcliffe Hospital
Headley Way
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A hospital of excellence with an A & E department. Go by bus or taxi if possible as parking is very limited
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Churchill Hospital
Old Road
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Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre
Windmill Road
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Oxford Brookes University
Gipsy Lane
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Sightseeing

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牛津大學
Wellington Square
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Enjoy punting on the river Cherwell at Oxford’s biggest punt station! Sail along the river Cherwell on this idyllic form of transport and discover Oxford in a totally unique way. Whether you choose to float downstream to University Parks – one of the most popular picnic spots in Oxford, sail to ‘The Victoria Arms’ for a pit stop, or simply admire the stunning architecture and landscape of Oxford from the water, hiring a punt will guarantee your trip to this historic city will be an unforgettable one. For bookings and enquiries: 01865 515978
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Cherwell Boathouse
Bardwell Road
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Enjoy punting on the river Cherwell at Oxford’s biggest punt station! Sail along the river Cherwell on this idyllic form of transport and discover Oxford in a totally unique way. Whether you choose to float downstream to University Parks – one of the most popular picnic spots in Oxford, sail to ‘The Victoria Arms’ for a pit stop, or simply admire the stunning architecture and landscape of Oxford from the water, hiring a punt will guarantee your trip to this historic city will be an unforgettable one. For bookings and enquiries: 01865 515978