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Among entertainments and amusements in Oxford tourists and city guests will find scenic parks for hiking and gardens of majestic beauty, modern entertaining centers and restaurants of various trends, special entertaining complexes, different night clubs, dance floors and bars. Among numerous nature areas the Christ Church Meadow park is best worth attention of tourists. The park will be a great destination for sport entertainments fans and picnic enthusiasts. Hiking admirers will love the Port Meadow park as it runs along a river bank offering vibrant views of the river. The city of Oxford invites its guests to visit the Oxford Botanic Garden which stuns its visitors with plenty of exotic plants and fragrant flowers. Many popular parks and gardens are located close to ancient colleges. That is why a trip to a scenic area can be successfully combined with an exploration of local landmarks and sights. Many young people live in Oxford. That is the reason of appearance of ever new attractive night clubs and bars. One of the most visited night entertainments establishments is the Raoul's bar. According to the regular customers this is exactly the place to try the best cocktails in the city. The bar offers not only an evening of exciting pleasure in a friendly circle added with exotic treats but the best music playlist and interesting original parties. The Bear Tavern pub is located not far from the city center. The pub is always filled with jolly and welcoming atmosphere. The same … Read further

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Festivals and events in Oxford

Of interest to tourists is the Oxford Early Music Festival held in mid-May in large local churches where they play Baroque music in a modern arrangement, as well as the Banbury Folk Festival taking place in Oxford's central streets in mid-October. Traditional English music and songs familiar to every British ear, the most "Énglish" Morris and Céilí dances - Banbury Folk Festival is ready to please all fans of … Open

Active recreation

Have a great time in CS Lewis Community Nature Reserve. Here, among lush vegetation, you can find beautiful birds and a picturesque duck pond. Well, having a picnic here is probably a must-have. Millets Farm Falconry Centre located in the vicinity of Oxford is another great place for exploring wildlife. Here you can find out a lot about birds of prey. The Oxford Massage Centre is worth a visit too - as one might … Open

Advices for travellers

7. Many museums and other cultural institutions provide considerable discounts for group visits. To join a tour or an excursion one should better visit a special tourist information office or set off to the city landmarks exploration with a family or in a company of mates as in this case one will find considerably lower prices. 8. Shops and shopping centers start working not later than 9am and serve … Open

Shopping, streets and outlets

Those with a sweet tooth are warmly welcome in Fudge Kitchen, a store specializing in the production and sale of wonderful chocolate sweets. It offers dozens of types of chocolate bars and even more sweets, which can be purchased in sets or by weight. Lovely chocolate gift sets are prepared for tourists here. Brightly decorated boxes will be a great gift option for loved ones. A peculiar symbol of Oxford is … Open

Oxford for children - what to visit

On a rainy day, you can go to Rock Solid Climbing Wall, the best climbing gym in town suitable for both beginners and experienced climbers. No special equipment is needed for training in this center - visitors are offered to rent all the necessary accessories. The center employs a team of professional instructors who can quickly make things clear even for first-timers. If you are visiting Oxford in the warmer … Open

Travel guide to Oxford

A beautiful historic building houses the Pitt Rivers Museum founded in 1884, which is currently based at the University of Oxford. This museum presents an interesting collection of anthropological and archaeological exhibits. The museum's exposition was formed from a private collection of antiquities of Colonel Wesley L. Fox. Over the years, the collection of the museum has increased hundreds of times; today, among … Open

Top sigths of Great Britain

Despite the fact that the exploration of the country started yet during the prehistoric era, there are many wonderful pieces of nature in the country. Kent Country is considered the most picturesque and beautiful part of the UK. Sometimes it is even called “the garden of the United Kingdom”. Another unique nature reserve has appeared near Lake Loch Ness, which is famous because of numerous legends. The largest national park in the country is located in the so called Lakeland. Here travellers will be offered to participate in excursions to the Hebrides and the Orkney Islands, as well as in rides to the “Bird Island” officially known as Bass Rock. … Open

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