South East · England
Top 10 places in Oxford
Ranked from Google ratings and review counts, not VacationGuide reviews. Sights and landmarks are weighted above restaurants and stays so the list shows you what makes Oxford worth visiting.
- 1Attraction
Cotswold Wildlife Park & Gardens
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Google rating 4.7(17,674 Google reviews)
Situated in Burford, Oxfordshire, Cotswold Wildlife Park & Gardens offers a family-friendly day out across 160 acres of parkland. Visitors can encounter over 260 animal species within this extensive setting. The park combines its diverse animal collection with beautiful gardens.
Bradwell Grove, Burford OX18 4JP, UK
Official website - 2Attraction
Oxford University Museum of Natural History
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Google rating 4.8(11,610 Google reviews)
Housed within a grand neo-Gothic building on Parks Road, this university museum showcases vast collections spanning zoology, entomology, and geology. Visitors can explore an eclectic array of exhibits, ranging from dinosaur skeletons and fossils to minerals and insect displays. Entry to the venue is free, offering an educational and inspiring experience in the heart of Oxford.
Parks Rd, Oxford OX1 3PW, UK
Official website - 3Attraction
Ashmolean Museum
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Google rating 4.7(12,285 Google reviews)
Situated on Beaumont Street in Oxford, the Ashmolean Museum is a free attraction presenting ancient and modern art alongside antiquities from world civilisations. Its extensive galleries feature fine and applied arts, enriched by interactive elements such as digital reconstructions and hands-on activities.
Beaumont St, Oxford OX1 2PH, UK
Official website - 4Attraction
The Covered Market
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Google rating 4.5(11,950 Google reviews)
Dating back to the 1770s, this historic indoor market in the heart of Oxford is sheltered beneath Victorian glass roofs. Visitors can freely explore a vibrant labyrinth of independent traders, ranging from artisan grocers and butchers to boutique shops and lively cafés. It remains a bustling destination packed with local stalls selling food, drinks, and gifts.
Market St, Oxford OX1 3DZ, UK
Official website - 5Restaurant
Dishoom Permit Room Oxford
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Google rating 4.9(11,883 Google reviews)
North Bailey House, New Inn Hall St, Oxford OX1 2RP, UK
Official website - 6Restaurant
Dirty Bones Oxford
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Google rating 4.6(7,413 Google reviews)
304 The Westgate, Queen St, Oxford OX1 1PG, UK
Official website - 7Pub
Turf Tavern
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Google rating 4.5(7,340 Google reviews)
Tucked away on Bath Place in Oxford, the Turf Tavern is a traditional establishment with heritage stretching back to 1831. Guests can call in for classic bar meals and real ales, with outdoor seating available in its beer garden.
4 Bath Pl, Oxford OX1 3SU, UK
Official website - 8Pub
The Trout Inn
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Google rating 4.4(6,129 Google reviews)
Situated in Wolvercote, The Trout Inn is an upscale country gastropub offering picturesque River Thames views from its beer garden. Alongside the scenic waterside setting and roaming families of peacocks, visitors can enjoy a drink or meal within its historic, old-world interior. Its riverside location also makes it a popular stop for walkers exploring the surrounding Oxford countryside.
195 Godstow Rd, Wolvercote, Oxford OX2 8PN, UK
Official website - 9Landmark
Radcliffe Camera
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Google rating 4.7(968 Google reviews)
Designed by James Gibbs in the mid-18th century, the Radcliffe Camera is a striking Palladian-style academic library situated in Oxford's Radcliffe Square. Featuring an iconic circular design topped with a massive dome, the building houses reading rooms and roughly 600,000 books, which are primarily stored underground for University of Oxford students. Whilst photography is prohibited inside the active study area, the magnificent interior can be experienced on a guided tour.
Radcliffe Camera, Radcliffe Sq, Oxford OX1 3BG, UK
Official website - 10Pub
The Perch
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Google rating 4.6(3,571 Google reviews)
Situated in Binsey on the outskirts of Oxford, The Perch is a picturesque 17th-century thatched country inn. Guests can unwind in its expansive garden while savouring a selection of traditional British pub fare.
Binsey Ln, Binsey, Oxford OX2 0NG, UK
Official website