Why go
- City and district in Oxfordshire, England.
- Known for Saïd Business School, University of Oxford.
- Served by London Oxford Airport (OXF).
History
Oxford is a cathedral city and non-metropolitan district in Oxfordshire, England, of which it is the county town.
Restaurants & places to go
Ice Cream, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Su 09:00-23:00 Features: halal, step-free access Wikipedia: en:G&D's · 104 Cowley Road, Oxford, OX4 1JE · gdcafe.com
British, Restaurant · There are the options of Set Menu and Sunday Set Menu Opening hours: Mo,We-Th 12:00-14:00,18:00-20:45; Fr 12:00-14:15,18:00-21:00; Sa… · cherwellboathouse.co.uk
Mediterranean, Restaurant · There is an option of Sunday Lunch Opening hours: Mo-Su 09:00-22:30 Features: outdoor seating, vegan options, dogs welcome · 61A… · geesrestaurant.co.uk
Chicken, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 10:00-23:00; Su 10:00-22:00 Features: takeaway · 35 Cornmarket Street, Oxford, OX1 3EZ · kfc.co.uk
Sandwich, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 08:15-17:00 Features: vegetarian options · 24 Holywell Street, Oxford, OX1 3SB · alternativetuckshopoxford.mybistro.online
Breakfast, Cake, Coffee Shop, Sandwich, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Su 08:00-17:00 · 8 Market Place, OX14 3HG · throwingbuns.com
Thai, Restaurant · Opening hours: 12:00-15:00,18:00-22:00 · 20 High Street, Abingdon, OX14 5AX · chabathai.co.uk
Steak, Restaurant · Steak restaurant · 117 Bicester Road, OX5 2PX · millerandcarter.co.uk
Coffee Shop, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 06:00-20:00; Sa 06:00-21:00; Su 07:30-20:00 · 130 High Street, Oxford, OX1 4DH · lovecoffeeco.uk
Italian, Pizza, Restaurant · Features: outdoor seating · 1 High Street, OX20 1TE · brothertonsbrasserie.co.uk
French, Restaurant · There is an opportunity to join a newsletter. Seasonal A La Carte, Happy Hour 2for1, Sun-Fri, 5-7pm. Steak Night, Mon-Wed from 5pm.… · brasserieblanc.com
Dessert, Cafe · There is a separate Brunch Menu https://www.heavenlydesserts.co.uk/brunch-society Opening hours: Mo-Fr 11:00-24:00; Sa-Su 10:00-24:00… · heavenlydesserts.co.uk
Japanese, Restaurant · There is an option of Japanese-inspired Afternoon Tea, There are also New Tokyo Nights - from Friday 30th May 2025 and each last Friday… · kibou.co.uk
Mexican, Tapas, Fast Food · There is an option of El Criminal Challenge and discount for students on Wednesdays. Opening hours: Mo-We 11:00-22:00; Th-Sa… · missionburrito.co.uk
Chinese, Chicken, Fast Food · There is an opportunity to join a newsletter Opening hours: Mo-Th 12:00-22:45; Fr-Su 12:00-23:00 Features: takeaway, delivery,… · oodleschinese.com
Pie, Restaurant · There is an option of Bottomless Brunch every Friday & Saturday from 12pm. Opening hours: Su-Th 11:00-17:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-20:00 Features:… · pieminister.co.uk
Caribbean, Restaurant · There is an opportunity to join a newsletter. There is also an option of Bottomless Brunch. There are also HappyHour every day and… · turtlebay.co.uk
Sushi, Fast Food · There is an option of Meal Deal Opening hours: Mo-Sa 08:00-21:00; Su 10:00-16:00 Features: takeaway, delivery · 110 - 120 Botley Road,… · sushidaily.com
Indian, Fast Food · There is an option of Set Menu Opening hours: We-Mo 16:30-22:00 Features: delivery, vegetarian options · 5 Girdlestone Road, Oxford, OX3 7LZ · nawabi.co.uk
Pasta, Italian, Restaurant · The restaurant is closed on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day. There is an opportunity to join a… · 100percentpasta.com
Tapas, Spanish, Restaurant · There is an option of Party Menu Opening hours: Mo-Th 17:00-23:00; Fr-Su 12:00-23:00 Features: vegan options · 10 Little… · tapasoxford.co.uk
Fish And Chips, Kebab, Burger, Chicken, Pie, Fast Food · There are options of Combo and Family Meal Opening hours: Mo-Sa 12:00-21:30; Su 14:00-21:00 Features:… · alicesfishandchips.co.uk
Burger, Restaurant · There is an option of Sunday Roast Opening hours: Mo,We-Th 17:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 12:00-22:00; Su 12:00-21:00 Features: takeaway, delivery,… · craft-burger.co.uk
Cake, Cafe · Patisserie Opening hours: Mo-Su 10:00-21:00 · 86 Cowley Road, Oxford, OX4 1JB · millefeuilleoxford.com
Turkish, Kebab, Restaurant · There is an opportunity to join a newsletter. Opening hours: Mo-Sa 11:00-23:00; Su 12:00-22:00 Features: takeaway, delivery,… · nefistanbul.co.uk
Pizza, Burger, Kebab, Fast Food · There is an option of Meal Deal Opening hours: Mo-Th 11:30-22:00; Fr 11:30-23:00; Sa 12:00-23:00; Su 12:00-22:00 Features:… · northwaypizza.uk
Community Centre, Cafe · Only 1st Sunday of month Opening hours: Su 15:30-17:30 · 45 Dora Carr Close, Oxford, OX3 9RF · northwaycommunitycentre.co.uk
Canteen, Cafe · Please see the dates that have different opening times to the standard hours. Opening hours: Mo-Fr 08:00-17:00; Sa-Su 09:00-15:00 · 62 Banbury… · kellogg.ox.ac.uk
Kebab, Turkish, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 12:00-23:00 Features: delivery · 228-230 Cowley Road, Oxford, OX4 1UH · antepkitchen.co.uk
American, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 12:00-22:00; Su 12:00-21:00 Features: takeaway, delivery · Grenoble Road, Oxford, OX4 4XP · frankieandbennys.com
Asian, Chinese, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:30-21:00 Features: takeaway, delivery · 65 London Road, Oxford, OX3 7RD · fs-restaurants.co.uk
Fine Dining, Restaurant · Opening hours: Tu-Th 16:30-23:45; Fr 16:30-21:45; Sa 12:00-23:45; Su 12:00-23:15 · Queen Street, Oxford, OX1 1TR · sixbynico.co.uk
Indonesian, Vietnamese, Malaysian, Thai, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-We 12:00-22:30; Th-Sa 12:00-23:00; Su 12:00-22:00 Features: takeaway, delivery, vegan… · bananatree.co.uk
Barbecue, Restaurant · Opening hours: Tu-Th 16:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 12:00-23:00; Su 12:00-22:00 · 263 Banbury Road, Oxford, OX2 7HN · burnoutbbq.co.uk
Lebanese, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 11:30-22:00; Su 11:30-20:00 Features: takeaway, delivery · Queen Street, Oxford, OX1 1PE · comptoirlibanais.com
International, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Th 16:30-21:30; Fr 16:30-22:30; Sa 12:00-22:30; Su 12:00-21:00; PH 12:00-22:00 Features: step-free access · 8… · cosmo-restaurants.co.uk
Bakery, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 07:00-19:00; Su 07:00-18:00 · 21-22 Little Clarendon Street, Oxford, OX1 2HU · gails.com
Noodle, Asian, Chinese, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 11:00-21:00; Su 11:00-17:00 Features: takeaway, delivery, vegan options · Queen Street, Oxford, OX1 1PB · nedsnoodlebar.com
Vietnamese, Restaurant · Opening hours: Su-We 12:00-21:00; Th-Sa 12:00-22:00 Features: takeaway, delivery · Queen Street, Oxford, OX1 1PG · phocafe.co.uk
Sri Lankan, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Th 12:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 12:00-24:00; Su 12:00-22:00 Features: takeaway, delivery · 76 St Clements Street, Oxford, OX4… · thecoconut-tree.com
Korean, Barbecue, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Th 11:30-23:00; Fr-Sa 11:30-23:30; Su 11:30-22:30 Features: takeaway, delivery · 33-35 George Street, Oxford,… · yoriuk.com
Chocolate, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 07:00-19:00; Su 07:00-17:00 Features: takeaway · 77A London Road, Oxford, OX3 9AA · coconoir.net
Crepe, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Th 07:00-18:00; Fr 07:00-19:00; Sa 08:00-19:00; Su 09:00-17:00 · 276-292 Banbury Road, Oxford, OX2 7DY · crepeaffaire.com
Donut, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Th 09:00-19:00; Fr 08:00-19:00; Sa 09:00-20:00; Su 10:00-19:00 Features: outdoor seating, takeaway, vegan options · 3-6… · crosstown.co.uk
Bubble Tea, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 10:00-18:00; Su 11:00-17:00 Features: takeaway · 13 Turl Street, Oxford, OX1 3DQ · mooboo.co
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Airports
London Oxford Airport (OXF) 6.8 mi to the centre
Langford Ln, Kidlington, Oxford OX5 1RA, UK — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day.
Wycombe Air Park (HYC) 21 mi to the centre
Marlow, Buckinghamshire, ENG, GB — Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board — bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.
Chalgrove Airfield 8.8 mi to the centre
Oxford, Oxfordshire, ENG, GB
Slay Barn Private Airstrip 4.6 mi to the centre
Oxford, Oxfordshire, ENG, GB
Ventfield Farm Airstrip 5.5 mi to the centre
Horton-cum-Studley, ENG, GB
Getting there by ferry
Benson Marina
Ferry terminal · 11 mi from the centre
Oxford to Abingdon Service
Ferry route · Salters Steamers Ltd
Where to stay
Church Rd, Great Milton, Oxford OX44 7PD, United Kingdom · belmond.com
118 Abingdon Rd, Oxford OX1 4PZ, United Kingdom · lakesideoxford.co.uk
214 Upper Rd, Kennington, Oxford OX1 5LR, United Kingdom · oxfordbnb.com
92-94 High St, Oxford OX1 4BJ, United Kingdom · oldbankhotel.co.uk
Church Way, Iffley, Oxford OX4 4DZ, United Kingdom · mercureoxfordhawkwellhouse.com
1-3 Banbury Rd, Oxford OX2 6NN, United Kingdom · oldparsonagehotel.co.uk
41 St Margaret's Rd, Oxford OX2 6LD, United Kingdom · thestmargaretshotel.co.uk
68-69 Mill St, Oxford OX2 0AL, United Kingdom · theporterhouse-oxford.com
6 Blackman Cl, Kennington, Oxford OX1 5NU, United Kingdom · abodesofoxford.com
3 New Rd, Oxford OX1 1AY, United Kingdom · malmaison.com
Abingdon Rd, Oxford OX1 4PS, United Kingdom · ihg.com
Henley Rd, Sandford-on-Thames, Oxford OX4 4GX, United Kingdom · ihg.com
66A Banbury Rd, Park Town, Oxford OX2 6JP, United Kingdom · cotswoldlodgehotel.co.uk
Greyfriars Court, Paradise Square, Oxford OX1 1BE, United Kingdom · premierinn.com
Royal Oxford Hotel, 17 Park End St, Oxford OX1 1HR, United Kingdom · royaloxfordhotel.co.uk
73 High St, Oxford OX1 4BE, United Kingdom · all.accor.com
Oxford Business Park, Garsington Rd, Oxford OX4 2JT, United Kingdom · premierinn.com
15 Ship St, Oxford OX1 3DA, United Kingdom · towerhouseoxford.co.uk
Grenoble Rd, Oxford OX4 4XP, United Kingdom · ihg.com
29 George St, Oxford OX1 2AY, United Kingdom · georgeoxfordhotel.com
Abingdon Road, Oxford OX1 4XG, United Kingdom · travelodge.co.uk
15 Paradise St, Oxford OX1 1LD, United Kingdom · marriott.com
Beaumont St, Oxford OX1 2LN, United Kingdom · hilton.com
6 Gloucester St, Oxford OX1 2BN, United Kingdom · aliinnoxford.co.uk
Grenoble Rd, Littlemore, Oxford OX4 4XP, United Kingdom · hilton.com
20, 24 St Michael's St, Oxford OX1 2EB, United Kingdom · vanbrughhousehotel.co.uk
11-12 Broad St, Oxford OX1 3AP, United Kingdom · thebutteryhotel.co.uk
48 George St, Oxford OX1 2AQ, United Kingdom · eurobar.top
71A Long Ln, Littlemore, Oxford OX4 3TN, United Kingdom
39 Rivermead Rd, Oxford OX4 4UE, United Kingdom
Porter's Lodge, Tom Tower, St Aldate's, Oxford OX1 1DP, United Kingdom
Indoor
Indoor
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Where things are
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Photographs
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When to go
Tourist season
May – September
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Shoulder season
April, October
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Worth avoiding
Deep winter
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is London Oxford Airport (OXF); 8 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By water: 1 ferry terminal within 12 mi (nearest: Benson Marina, 11 mi); routes include Oxford to Abingdon Service.
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Oxford, England. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.
Trains & rail
National rail
Coaches & shuttles
Every 10 to 15 minutes, 24 hours a day, from Victoria; about 100 minutes. · London, England (UK) guide →
Intercity coach
Intercity coach
Tours & experiences
Walking Tour