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Pitt Rivers Museum
Ollie #1 of 85 attractions in Oxford
4.5 of 5 stars 95 reviews
Owner description: The Pitt Rivers Museum is one of Oxford’s most popular attractions, famous for its period atmosphere and outstanding collections from many cultures...... more » Owner description: The Pitt Rivers Museum is one of Oxford’s most popular attractions, famous for its period atmosphere and outstanding collections from many cultures around the world, past and present. « less
Attraction type  History Museums; Natural History Museums; Museums
Distance  0.7 km from city centre
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Ashmolean Museum of Art and Archaeology
Ollie #2 of 85 attractions in Oxford
4.5 of 5 stars 134 reviews
Closed from January - November 2009
Attraction type  Art Museums; History Museums; Museums
Distance  0.5 km from city centre
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Bodleian Library
Ollie #3 of 85 attractions in Oxford
4.5 of 5 stars 42 reviews
Owner description: Founded in 1602 and regarded as a masterpiece of English Gothic architecture, the Bodleian is one of the oldest libraries in Europe and today serves...... more » Owner description: Founded in 1602 and regarded as a masterpiece of English Gothic architecture, the Bodleian is one of the oldest libraries in Europe and today serves as the main research library of the University of Oxford. « less
Attraction type  Libraries; Architectural Buildings
Distance  0.3 km from city centre
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University of Oxford
Ollie #4 of 85 attractions in Oxford
4.5 of 5 stars 39 reviews
Starting as early as 1096 with some form of teaching, Oxford is the oldest English-speaking university in the world.
Attraction type  Educational Sites
Distance  0.6 km from city centre
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University Museum of Natural History
Ollie #5 of 85 attractions in Oxford
4.5 of 5 stars 33 reviews
Owner description: Housed in a Victorian-style building, this University museum features collections of zoological, entomological and mineral specimens that have been...... more » Owner description: Housed in a Victorian-style building, this University museum features collections of zoological, entomological and mineral specimens that have been collected over the last three centuries. « less
Attraction type  Natural History Museums
Distance  0.6 km from city centre
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Christ Church College
Ollie #6 of 85 attractions in Oxford
4.5 of 5 stars 75 reviews
Attraction type  Educational Sites; Religious Sites; Historic Sites; Castles
Distance  0.4 km from city centre
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New College
Ollie #7 of 85 attractions in Oxford
4.5 of 5 stars 9 reviews
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.
Attraction type  Educational Sites
Distance  0.3 km from city centre
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Sheldonian Theatre
Ollie #8 of 85 attractions in Oxford
4.5 of 5 stars 21 reviews
Built by Sr. Christopher Wren from 1664-9, the design of this architectural gem was inspired by the Marcellus Theater in Rome.
Attraction type  Theatres; Architectural Buildings
Distance  0.3 km from city centre
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Magdalen College
Ollie #9 of 85 attractions in Oxford
4.5 of 5 stars 19 reviews
Founded originally in 1448, Magdalen was among the first colleges in Oxford to teach science.
Attraction type  Educational Sites; Religious Sites
Distance  0.2 km from city centre
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Museum of the History of Science
Ollie #10 of 85 attractions in Oxford
4.5 of 5 stars 12 reviews
Owner description: This museum boasts an unrivalled collection of more than 10,000 scientific instruments ranging from the time of antiquity to the early twentieth...... more » Owner description: This museum boasts an unrivalled collection of more than 10,000 scientific instruments ranging from the time of antiquity to the early twentieth century. « less
Attraction type  History Museums; Science Museums
Distance  0.3 km from city centre
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Creation Theatre Company
Ollie #11 of 85 attractions in Oxford
4.5 of 5 stars 20 reviews
Owner description: We want to share stories with you! Amazing, inspiring, memorable stories which change the way we look at the world. We love folk tales, fairytales,...... more » Owner description: We want to share stories with you! Amazing, inspiring, memorable stories which change the way we look at the world. We love folk tales, fairytales, classics and, of course, Shakespeare.You don’t need a theatre building to make great theatre. The magic happens all over Oxford. We seek out places that have never been used for theatre before, and bring them to life.Our shows are beautiful, ugly, fast, furious, wacky, twisted, surprising, spooky, magical, daring, haunting, challenging, inspiring, hilarious, sexy, sassy, cheeky… but never predictable.16 years, 45 shows, 350,000 audience members aged 5-95…we are Oxford’s own Creation Theatre Company. « less
Attraction type  Theatres
Distance  2.6 km from city centre
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University Church of St. Mary the Virgin
Ollie #12 of 85 attractions in Oxford
4.5 of 5 stars 22 reviews
Considered one of the oldest university buildings in the world, this is a superb example of Church Architecture from the 13th century.
Attraction type  Architectural Buildings; Religious Sites
Distance  0.2 km from city centre
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Oxford Castle Unlocked
Ollie #13 of 85 attractions in Oxford
4 of 5 stars 33 reviews
Owner description: Oxford Castle – Unlocked reveals Oxford's less well known history, one that’s rich with tales of great escapes, betrayal and even romance – all within...... more » Owner description: Oxford Castle – Unlocked reveals Oxford's less well known history, one that’s rich with tales of great escapes, betrayal and even romance – all within the walls of this ancient castle and prison.The site has been used as a place of incarceration since 1071, continuing until the closure of HM Prison in 1996. The old buildings have been preserved and are now open to the public revealing a time capsule – allowing the buildings to tell their story.Our costumed character guides will reveal the site's colourful past as you...•Climb the Saxon St George’s Tower and enjoy its stunning 360° views over Oxford•Descend to the dark atmosphere of the 900 year old underground crypt•Marvel at the mound of the 11th-century Motte and Bailey Castle with Vaulted Well Chamber•Experience the austere confines of the 18th-century Debtors Tower and prison D-Wing•Face the prison regime with our hands on displays Visit Oxford Castle - Unlocked and uncover the secrets for yourself. « less
Attraction type  Castles; Historic Sites
Distance  0.5 km from city centre
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University of Oxford Botanic Garden
Ollie #14 of 85 attractions in Oxford
4.5 of 5 stars 10 reviews
Attraction type  Gardens
Distance  0.5 km from city centre
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Headington Shark
Ollie #15 of 85 attractions in Oxford
4.5 of 5 stars 5 reviews
Attraction type  Landmarks/ Points of Interest
Distance  3.0 km from city centre
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Botanic Gardens
Ollie #16 of 85 attractions in Oxford
4 of 5 stars 21 reviews
Founded in 1621 for the study of medicinal plants, Oxford's Botanic Gardens are the oldest of its type in Britain.
Attraction type  Gardens
Distance  0.2 km from city centre
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Oxford Tourist Information Centre
Ollie #17 of 85 attractions in Oxford
4.5 of 5 stars 13 reviews
Stop by this information center to find out about sightseeing, attractions, lodging and dining when visiting Oxford, England.
Attraction type  Tourist/ Visitor Centres
Distance  0.2 km from city centre
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Bate Collection
Ollie #18 of 85 attractions in Oxford
5 of 5 stars 2 reviews
Owner description: For music-lovers everywhere: this specialty museum houses a fine collection of historical woodwind, brass and percussion instruments, plus more than...... more » Owner description: For music-lovers everywhere: this specialty museum houses a fine collection of historical woodwind, brass and percussion instruments, plus more than one dozen historical keyboard instruments and a complete bow-maker's workshop. « less
Attraction type  Speciality Museums
Distance  0.4 km from city centre
Christ Church Picture Gallery
Ollie #19 of 85 attractions in Oxford
4.5 of 5 stars 8 reviews
Owner description: Art gallery based at Christ Church College, Oxford University, contains an impressive collection of Old Masters paintings and drawing, with an...... more » Owner description: Art gallery based at Christ Church College, Oxford University, contains an impressive collection of Old Masters paintings and drawing, with an emphasis on Italian art from the 14th to the 18th century.The internationally renowned drawings collection in the Picture Gallery at Christ Church is regarded as one of the most important private collections of Old Master drawings in the country and includes work by the masters; Leonardo, Michelangelo, Dürer, Raphael and Rubens. For reasons of conservation the entire drawings collection cannot be permanently on show, but a selection of drawings is always on view. These small in-house exhibitions are changed about every three months to enable the public to see a varied selection from this part of the collection.Please refer to website for opening hours. « less
Attraction type  Art Galleries; Art Museums
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Worcester College
Ollie #20 of 85 attractions in Oxford
4.5 of 5 stars 5 reviews
Attraction type  Educational Sites
Distance  0.6 km from city centre
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