Attractions
The finest Oxford Attractions
With a backdrop of wide streets and noble building to multiple movies and TV programmes, Oxford is without doubt one of the most recognisable cities in the UK. If you’re visiting for a day-out or on a short-stay break, explore the city of Oxford and the wider county to discover world-class arts and culture, stunning venues and the finest Oxford attractions.
Listed below are various tourist attractions and things to do in and around Oxford.
Oxford Botanic Garden
Oxford
OX1 4AZ
Founded in 1621, the Oxford Botanic Garden is the UK’s oldest botanic garden and occupies a world-class position in terms of its history and academic location. Its mission is to share the scientific wonder and importance of plants with the world.
Bate Collection
St Aldate's,
Oxford
OX1 1DB
The Bate Collection of Musical Instruments, in the Faculty of Music at Oxford University, houses over 2000 instruments from the Western orchestral music traditions from the Renaissance, through the Baroque, Classical, Romantic and up to modern times.
Museum of the History of Science
Oxford
OX1 3AZ
The Museum of the History of Science houses an unrivalled collection of early scientific instruments in the Old Ashmolean on Broad Street. Discover objects associated with such diverse figures as George III, Einstein, and Lawrence of Arabia.
Pitt Rivers Museum
Oxford
OX1 3PP
The Pitt Rivers Museum holds one of the world’s finest collections of anthropology and archaeology, with objects revealing humankind’s extraordinary problem-solving and craft skills from every continent and throughout human history.
City Sightseeing Oxford
Railway Station,
Park End Street,
Oxford
OX1 1HS
Hop on the Official Tour to see Oxford’s attractions and best sights in style. With 20 bus stops conveniently located along the fabulous route through Oxford, you’re free to hop on and off at your leisure to make the most of your visit.
Harcourt Arboretum
Peacock Gate,
Oxford
OX44 9PX
Harcourt Arboretum, in the village of Nuneham Courtenay, has the best collection of trees in Oxfordshire set within 130 acres of historic picturesque landscape.