What to do and see in Oxfordshire, England: The Best Things to do Good for Couples

June 11, 2021 Lean Nau

Discover the best top things to do in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom including Creation Theatre Company, The Wychwood Brewery, Heythrop Zoologicial Gardens, University of Oxford, Christ Church, Blenheim Palace, New College, Magdalen College, Ashmolean Museum of Art and Archaeology, Bodleian Library.
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1. Creation Theatre Company

St Thomas House 6 Becket Street 6 Becket Street, Oxford OX1 1PP England +44 1865 766266 [email protected] http://www.creationtheatre.co.uk
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5.0 based on 549 reviews

Creation Theatre Company

Think about those books, the ones that you'll always go back to, those moments in life where you think 'that's a bit like that chapter' or 'you're just like that character', those are the stories we love. We don't just want to leave those books on the shelf though, we take them down, hand them around, share them out and bring them to life. All over Oxford we find unusual spaces - these stories aren't set in theatres so we don't put them there. Castles, antique mirror tents, college gardens, bookshops and factories... we'll go wherever the stories take us, and so far we've taken over 500,000 people with us. From the thousands of children who've told classic stories in new ways through our education programme, to our professional actors and directors, you're always most likely to find us lost in a good book. 18 years, 54 shows, half a million audience members aged 5-95...we are Oxford's own Creation Theatre Company.

Reviewed By NeneView54 - Wisbech, United Kingdom

Creation's Bleak House was a great way to celebrate a birthday, and the highlight of our mini break in Oxford. Great fun, brilliant acting with the cast playing multiple parts and clever use of a limited number of props. Very clever use of space in the bookshop. Music too, what more could we want.

2. The Wychwood Brewery

10-12, Eagle Maltings Eagle Industrial Estate, The Crofts, Witney OX28 4DP England +44 1993 890800 [email protected] http://www.wychwood.co.uk/
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5.0 based on 719 reviews

The Wychwood Brewery

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!

3. Heythrop Zoologicial Gardens

Green Lane Oxon, Chipping Norton OX7 5TU England +44 1608 683420 [email protected] http://www.amazinganimals.co.uk
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5.0 based on 81 reviews

Heythrop Zoologicial Gardens

For a totally unique experience with exotic animals - book your animal encounter today. Immerse yourself in Oxfordshire’s best kept secret, Heythrop Zoological Gardens!

Reviewed By Cruisekid25

Amazing sloth encounter, Talita loved being stroked and fed vegetables, keeper was very knowledgeable and was amazing to see pygmy hippos too as share same house. Amazing where else can you get up close with a beautiful sloth, who adores the fuss and attention you give her. Simply magical, made a 60th birthday present unforgettable and even got a beautiful certificate to remind us of the special day. Highly recommended for all sloth lovers, not to be missed.

4. University of Oxford

University Offices 1 Wellington Square, Oxford OX1 2JD England 011-33-1865-270-396 http://www.ox.ac.uk/
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4.5 based on 1,610 reviews

University of Oxford

Starting as early as 1096 with some form of teaching, Oxford is the oldest English-speaking university in the world.

Reviewed By Onleaveagain - Stratford-upon-Avon, United Kingdom

The university is formed from almost forty individual colleges. The grandest buildings are located in the colleges which are the oldest. The majority of buildings are built in sandstone with ornate door and window surrounds, towers and huge pillars. Access to several colleges can be gained for a small fee. Oxford is known as the ‘city of dreaming spires’ and just looking around the skyline it is easy to see why.

5. Christ Church

St. Aldates, Oxford OX1 1DP England +44 1865 276150 [email protected] http://www.chch.ox.ac.uk
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4.5 based on 2,479 reviews

Christ Church

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

6. Blenheim Palace

Woodstock OX20 1PP England +44 1993 810530 [email protected] http://www.blenheimpalace.com/
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4.5 based on 7,813 reviews

Blenheim Palace

Home to the 12th Duke and Duchess of Marlborough and birthplace of Sir Winston Churchill,, Blenheim Palace is a masterpiece of Baroque architecture that boasts over 300 years of history to discover. This World Heritage Site is set within more than 2000 acres of Parkland landscaped by 'Capability' Brown, and the Palace itself houses some of the finest collections of antique furniture in Europe.Situated in Woodstock, just 8 miles from Oxford, Blenheim Palace is Britain's Greatest Palace and offers visitors a precious time, every time.

Reviewed By wendyj229 - Witney, United Kingdom

Great afternoon in the pleasure gardens ..maze , butterfly house , pizza lunch , adventure play ground , train ride .. def worth the fees ... had a great afternoon in this part of the grounds .. great for us all .. age range 69 - 2 yrs !!

7. New College

Holywell Street, Oxford OX1 3BN England +44 1865 279500 http://www.new.ox.ac.uk/
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4.5 based on 331 reviews

New College

New College, founded in 1379, is one of the larger colleges at the University of Oxford, and is particularly well-known for its Chapel and Choir.

Reviewed By JQE50 - Newton Abbot, United Kingdom

My husband and I visited as "tourists"; we were not disappointed and met with the most wonderful charismatic and splendid gentleman - I remain sorely disappointed I did not take his name. He treated us to a first class experience, his passion and commitment to the college was highly evident and I was so impressed that so many of the students spoke warmly and affectionately to him. He was clearly very well informed and versed and shared with us so much information and history that we felt quite honoured and proud that he chose to share his knowledge with us. I simply hope that this review makes it to his viewing and someone passes on how very wonderful he was. This is a stunning college and we learned so much about its history. How very privileged should you be lucky enough to study here.

8. Magdalen College

High Street, Oxford OX1 4AU England +44 1865 276000 [email protected] http://www.magd.ox.ac.uk/discover-magdalen/
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4.5 based on 708 reviews

Magdalen College

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.

9. Ashmolean Museum of Art and Archaeology

Ashmolean Museum Beaumont Street, Oxford OX1 2PH England +44 1865 278000 http://www.ashmolean.org/
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4.5 based on 5,850 reviews

Ashmolean Museum of Art and Archaeology

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.

10. Bodleian Library

Bodleian Library Bodleian Library Broad Street, Oxford OX1 3BG England +44 1865 277094 [email protected] http://visit.bodleian.ox.ac.uk
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4.5 based on 2,263 reviews

Bodleian Library

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.

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