Discover Oxford 2026

Oxford's grandest college inspired scenes in the Harry Potter films and is closely linked to Lewis Carroll and his story of Alice in Wonderland, written during his time here as a lecturer.

One of Europe's oldest libraries houses millions of volumes, while the distinctive round Radcliffe Camera and the Gothic Divinity School, used as a film set for the hospital wing in Harry Potter, are among the most photographed buildings.

The 39 colleges of Oxford University, scattered across the city, give it its poetic nickname with their many towers and spires, best seen from Carfax Tower or South Park.

As in neighbouring Cambridge, traditional punting on the Cherwell and Isis rivers is one of Oxford's most popular pastimes, with picturesque views of meadows and college gardens.

Oxford is only about an hour by bus or train from London and makes an excellent day trip, or alternatively a stop on the way to the Cotswolds.

Oxford's grandest college inspired scenes in the Harry Potter films and is closely linked to Lewis Carroll and his story of Alice in Wonderland, written during his time here as a lecturer.

One of Europe's oldest libraries houses millions of volumes, while the distinctive round Radcliffe Camera and the Gothic Divinity School, used as a film set for the hospital wing in Harry Potter, are among the most photographed buildings.

The 39 colleges of Oxford University, scattered across the city, give it its poetic nickname with their many towers and spires, best seen from Carfax Tower or South Park.