I have lived in Oxford all my life, and so it is easy for me to not see a lot of problems others might see (such as parking or directions as it's something i'm completely used to) Oxford is a beautiful city surrounded by history and it's countless number of colleges ( i can only name 5 and there are at least 30). Obviously if you are heading into town to go shopping you dont stop and look at the architecture of the buildings your wondering how busy it is in topshop! But if you take a second to stop and look at the carvings etc... its fascinating. Theres so many hidden places to walk around, i'm still discovering them! The City is full of cafe's and ...  Read the complete review

I've lived close to Oxford most of my life. As a youngster it was extremely rare I came, as the awkward road layouts, fume-filled city centre and expensive parking discouraged my parents from driving in - so we went to other towns, Reading or Swindon, instead. As I became a teenager, though, I would venture into Oxford on the bus. It's fair to say, I really didn't like Oxford that much at all. It was busy, noisy, stinky..all people barging into each other..I just didn't like it as a place to be. Returning from university in Swansea, however, I found myself filled with a new appreciation for Oxford and I learnt a simple trick...Look up. If you ...  Read the complete review

Oxford is a beautiful city and was once described by poet Mathew Arnold as the city of dreaming spires. The architecture is beautiful with many old buildings ranging from university owned buildings and colleges to museums, churches and cathedrals. The city sits beautifully on the Thames and has a very cultural and cosmopolitan atmosphere. Oxford is a wonderful city whether you are here as a student, a tourist or a resident, there is something for everyone as I will be reviewing. *History* The city of Oxford dates back as far as the 9th century and Oxford University which is the oldest university in the English speaking world was founded in ...  Read the complete review

Oxford is a really special place to be. There are so many different places and sites to see. One of the most amazing spectacles would have to be the Bodleign library. It is simply put breath taking. Every book ever published in England is in this library there are 26 miles worth of book shelves all stacked to the brim of books. The architecture and the surroundings are amazing. There have been lots of films based in Oxford and it is no wonder. If you travel outside of the centre of Oxford to a town called woodstock you will also be in for a surprise as blenheim palace is situated insode this historic village. There are some less attractive parts of Oxford however for ...  Read the complete review

Every time I watch an episode of Morse I turn to my husband and say "We must go to Oxford" On Monday we did just that. We had decided to celebrate our wedding anniversary by taking a three-day break in the city that had been on our ""must visit" list for as far back as I can remember. Before planning our trip and accommodation I visited two websites www.visitoxford.org and www.oxfordcity.co.uk. I found both excellent and user friendly and chose a guest house that I thought would suit us as well as checking out by using the links, the numerous restaurants. We arrived in Oxford just after lunch. The day was fresh and sunny and so we ...  Read the complete review