Description
Rough Guides Staycations Oxford
Make the most of your time on Earth with the ultimate travel guides.
Inspirational and informative new pocket guide, with free eBook, making the most of holidaying at home in the UK through clearly laid-out walks and tours.
Explore the best of Oxford with this unique travel guide, packed full of insider information and stunning images. From making sure you don’t miss out on must-see, top attractions like Magdalen College, punting on the Thames and the Ashmolean Museum, to discovering cultural gems, including the world-famous Bodleian Library, the beautiful expanses of Port Meadow and the wealth of floral treasures housed in the Botanic Garden, the oldest in Britain and featured in Philip Pullman’s His Dark Materials, the easy-to-follow, ready-made walking routes will save you time, and help you plan and enhance your staycation in Oxford.
Features of this travel guide to Oxford:
– 12 walks and tours: detailed itineraries feature all the best places to visit, including where to eat along the way
– Local highlights: discover the area’s top sights and unique attractions, and be inspired by stunning imagery
– Time-saving itineraries: carefully planned routes will help inspire and inform your on-the-road experiences
– Historical and cultural insights: learn more about the Oxford’s rich history with fascinating cultural insights throughout
– Insider recommendations: where to stay and what to do, from active pursuits to themed trips
– Rainy day recommendations: uncover plenty of options, whatever the weather throws at you
– Practical full-colour maps: with every major sight and listing highlighted, the full-colour maps make on-the-ground navigation easy
– Key tips and essential information: from transport to hours of operation, we’ve got you covered
– New for 2021: the latest guidance to all the places you should discover in Oxford
– The ultimate travel tool: download the free eBook to access all this from your phone or tablet
– Covers: The Heart of the University; Around New College; Where Town Meets Gown; Quads, Meadows and Gardens; The High Street; From Carfax to the River; West of the City Centre; Jericho and St Giles’; St John’s and the North; Port Meadow and Beyond; Excursion to Boars Hill; Excursion to Woodstock
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