Oxford is one of the UK’s major tourism centres and one of the main business hubs in the south of England. Playing host to over 9 million visitors each year, means you will have no shortage of foot-fall as a retail or consumer-facing business. Oxford business is not just centred around tourism, its science and technology businesses are also particularly suited.

Oxford Business Community

Oxford is also a major player in the UK automotive industry, with many automotive businesses located either within the city like the MINI plant situated just off the Oxford ring road in Cowley; or located just outside with many F1 and motorsport teams and manufacturers dotted around Oxfordshire. The thriving business community also benefits from close links to London, with the capital just 45 minutes by car, and 2 rail stations with regular train timetables seven days a week.

For your own business, you can find details of Oxfordshire’s business advice, training and support network in this section, as well as find details of prominent businesses throughout Oxfordshire including Manufacturing, Hospitality, Catering & Conference, Technology, Marketing & PR, and business premises and facilities.