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 Britain's oldest public museum |
Beaumont Street Oxford, Oxfordshire OX1 2PH United Kingdom +44 1865 27 8000 http://www.ashmol.ox.ac.uk/ |
Take a step away from the hustle and bustle of the city and savour the wonderful collections inside Britain's oldest public museum. John Tradescant's collection of archaeological rarities (both man-made and natural) originally opened to the public in South London in the early 17th century, for a charge of 6d (2.5p). The collection was inherited by Elias Ashmole and the Ashmolean opened in 1683. If you only have time to enjoy the antiquities galleries, with their exhibits dating from Paleolithic to Victorian times, your visit will have been worthwhile. You'll probably have to come back again if you also want to take in the collections of eastern and western art and the Heberden Coin Room. If time is very limited, try joining one of the lunchtime talks, which are always interesting and accessible. Admission: Free. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 Oxford's most well-known college |
St Aldates Oxford, Oxfordshire OX1 1DP United Kingdom +44 1865 27 6150 http://www.chch.ox.ac.uk/ |
Christ Church is the most famous Oxford college, probably the grandest, and certainly the most photographed. Founded as Cardinal College in 1525 by Cardinal Wolsey, the college became Christ Church in 1545. The college chapel, which is also the cathedral of the Oxford diocese, contains the reconstructed shrine of St Frideswide, the patron saint of Oxford, a rich variety of stained and painted glass including works by Abraham van Linge and Edward Burns-Jones, and a rare panel depicting the martyrdom of St. Thomas A. Becket. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 Meadow close to city centre |
St Aldates Oxford, Oxfordshire OX1 4RT United Kingdom |
This meadow, set in the heart of Oxford, provides a wonderful contrast to the hustle and bustle of the city. Bounded on two sides by the rivers Cherwell and Isis, on the third by Christ Church, Merton College and part of the old city wall, and on the fourth by Poplar Walk, it is quite common to see cattle grazing here. Christ Church College now regards ownership of the meadow as a trust and fights hard to defend it against proposed encroachments. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 Popular with Students |
15 St Clements Oxford, Oxon OX4 1AB United Kingdom +44 1865 24 7214 http://www.bbc.co.uk/oxford/cl... |
Formerly Club Latino, Clementine's has transformed a lifeless nightclub into a trendy hotspot popular with Brookes and Ox Uni students. Centrally located, the nightclub is clean with contemporary decor and a friendly atmosphere. Although the dance floor is small, Clementine's has great music and drinks. It is the perfect place to visit for a night on the town. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Cavernous club |
Oxpens Road Oxford, Oxfordshire OX1 1RX United Kingdom +44 1865 24 2770 |
The Coven II is hidden at the edge of central Oxford near the ice rink. Although from the outside, it looks quite grim and tiny, once you get inside, The Coven II turns out to be surprisingly spacious. Just outside the bar is a small dance floor where low-key, chilled-out music is usually played. However, the main event is on the enormous dance floor downstairs. This can be observed from a gallery, but you won't want to stay an onlooker for long as the powerful sound system will soon get you going. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Oxford's comedy club |
Hythe Bridge Street Oxford OX1 2EW United Kingdom +44 870 787 0707 http://www.jongleurs.com/ enquiries@jongleurs.com |
Jongleurs is primarily a comedy club, featuring top stand-up acts from all over the UK and beyond. Unless you know your comedy acts well, there's a bit of pot luck involved, and the quality can vary. However, you're almost always guaranteed to find something you really like on the bill. From 11pm onwards, you can also enjoy a bit of music - the chrome-dominated bar is the perfect backdrop for a bit of after-show dancing. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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College with deer park |
High Street Oxford, Oxfordshire OX1 4AU United Kingdom +44 1865 27 6000 http://www.magd.ox.ac.uk/index... |
Magdalen's impressive bell tower on High Street has become a landmark in the city. The 144 foot high tower was used as an observation post during the Civil War. Nowadays, every May Day morning the Magdalen College School Choir welcomes summer by singing from the top of the tower whilst several thousand people make merry in the street below. The college is also one of the most spacious in Oxford, with 100 acres of grounds, more than a mile of riverside walks and its own herd of deer. Admission is £3.00 for adults, £2.00 for concessions. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 Oxford's premier theatre |
George Street Oxford, Oxfordshire OX1 2AG United Kingdom +44 1865 32 0760 |
With a seating capacity of almost 2,000, the Apollo is Oxford's premier theatre, offering a wide range of shows: from opera and ballet to modern musicals, tribute bands and popular comedy acts. Annual visits are made by nationally acclaimed touring companies including the English National Ballet, Glyndebourne Touring Opera, the Welsh National Opera and the Rambert Dance Company. The theatre is well laid out, service between acts is usually rapid and courteous, and there are good views of the stage from all seats. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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World-renowned museum |
South Parks Road Oxford, Oxfordshire OX1 3PP United Kingdom +44 1865 27 0927 http://www.prm.ox.ac.uk/ prm@prm.ox.ac.uk |
The Pitt Rivers is one of Oxford's hidden treasures. Named after Lieutenant-General Augustus Pitt Rivers whose collection of weapons, looms, costumes and all manner of religious and magical symbols was originally given to the South Kensington Museum in 1874. Ten years later, the collection was offered to Oxford University on condition that a special building was constructed to house it. The offer was accepted and the collection has now become one of the most important museums of ethnology and prehistory in the world. It forms part of the University Museum. Exhibits include a wonderful collection of musical instruments, a forty-foot-high totem pole, the largest collection of amulets and charms in existence, masks, fans, beadwork and belts as well as a collection of shrunken heads. Admission is free. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Cool basement club |
13-15 Magdalen Street Oxford, Oxfordshire OX1 3AE United Kingdom +44 1865 24 9171 http://www.ponana.com/venues/p... oxfordpnn@ponana.com |
Set in a fairly small basement, PoNaNa has an air of intimacy about it. Leopard skin sofas and Moroccan tables make this seem more like a late-night bar than a club, but the music is still the main attraction: for a range of eclectic break beats, PoNaNa can't be beaten. The absence of draught beer may come as a disappointment to those used to student nights elsewhere, and you may have to turn up near the 9pm opening time to avoid queues, but once you're in, you can stay until 2a. There are branches of this club in London and other university towns. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Greenery south of the city |
St Clements Oxford, Oxfordshire OX4 United Kingdom |
South Park is a beautiful park in the south of the city towards Headington. Situated on one of the few hills in Oxford, it's the place where people go sledging when it snows and tripping through the daisies when spring is in the air, and organised fireworks displays are held here in November. The park is also the home of the circus that seems to pop into town every so often. It's a delightful spot - just the place to have a picnic or walk your dog. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 Oxford's most loveable cinema |
Jeune Street Oxford, Oxfordshire OX4 1BN United Kingdom +44 1865 24 5288 http://www.ultimatepicturepala... info@ultimatepicturepalace.co.uk |
The UPP used to be an art-house cinema like the Phoenix, but economics have put an end to that. Now it seems to show all the films you missed the first time round, which can be a real boon for the more dozey film-lover. Unlike most cinemas, it has a refreshing attitude to food and drink: you can actually take your own inside, so you don't have to eat popcorn. Smoking is also allowed. Tickets are cheaper than most cinemas (around £5.50) and there are late showings at weekends. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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All the natural history you could ask for |
Parks Road Oxford OX1 3PW United Kingdom +44 1865 27 2950 http://www.oum.ox.ac.uk/ info@oum.ox.ac.uk |
Completed in 1858, this museum of natural history contains a wonderful exhibition of dinosaur skeletons, plus numerous curiosities including the remains of a dodo. This is a traditionally styled museum, but nonetheless holds delights for all the family. Venture upstairs to find the vast zoology, mineralogy and geology displays. At the rear, is the Pitt Rivers Museum which houses one of the world's finest collections of anthropological and archaeological exhibits. There is also a souvenir shop. Admission:free Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Top name DJs |
190 Cowley Road Oxford, Oxfordshire OX4 1UE United Kingdom +44 1865 42 0042 http://www.the-zodiac.co.uk/ info@the-zodiac.co.uk |
Previously known as The Zodiac, Carling Academy Oxford is one of the most important live concert venues in Oxford. Visitors of this unique local venue will not only enjoy the concerts of newly discovered indie bands, but also experience nightlife in one of the most emblematic clubs in Oxford. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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