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 Sir Winston Churchill's birthplace |
Off the A44 from the Oxford by-pass Oxford, Oxfordshire OX20 1PX United Kingdom +44 1993 81 1091 http://www.blenheimpalace.com/ |
This magnificent house has been the home of the Dukes of Marlborough since 1704, when Queen Anne gave a ruined royal manor and dukedom to John Churchill as a gift for his victory at the battle of Blenheim on the Danube. Winston Churchill also happened to be born here - look out for the Churchill exhibition, which includes the bed he was born on, and many personal belongings, including books, photographs and letters. His tomb is in the graveyard of St Martin's church in nearby Bladon. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 Inspirational Gardens |
High Street Oxford OX1 4AX United Kingdom +44 1865 27 6920 http://www.botanic-garden.ox.a... |
Founded in 1621 it orgininally provided medicinal herbs. Today, the Botanic Garden has evolved into a collection of over 8,000 plants in a compact, beautifully laid out setting accurately reflecting the appearance of a Tudor or Stuart college garden. It can easily be missed, tucked away close to the edge of the central district, but is well worth the extra few hundred yards' walk to the end of High Street. Closed on Christmas Day and Good Friday. 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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 Old Masters on view |
Christ Church Oxford, Oxfordshire OX1 1DP United Kingdom +44 1865 27 6172 |
This is no ordinary college picture gallery. The collection began in the 18th century as the result of a gift of hundreds of paintings and nearly 2000 drawings from General John Guise, a former student of Christ Church. The permanent display has been added to since then and now features works by Van Dyck and Frans Hals, as well as a selection of drawings by artists including Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo and Rubens. The gallery also houses displays of English glass and Russian icons. Entrance to the college is free if only visiting the gallery. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Beasts of all descriptions |
Between Oxford and Cheltenham Oxford, Oxon OX18 4JW United Kingdom +44 1993 82 3006 http://www.cotswoldwildlifepar... |
Situated midway between Oxford and Cheltenham and set out on 160 acres of landscaped parkland, this park offers a wealth of attractions for all ages to enjoy. White rhinos, Asiatic lions and birds of prey are just some of the regular attractions, but there are also many special one-off events, such as car rallies. Families will love the cafeteria, adventure playground, picnic areas and narrow-gauge railway which runs from April until October. Admissions range from GB9 for adults to GB6.50 for senior citizens and children from ages 3-16. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Multicoloured brickwork and mosaics |
Parks Road Oxford, Oxfordshire OX1 3PG United Kingdom +44 1865 27 2727 http://www.keble.ox.ac.uk/ |
Founded in 1868, Keble was the first Oxford college to be built of brick rather than stone; the first to be built by public subscription rather than by a wealthy benefactor; and the first to be built with corridors instead of rooms leading off staircases. Keble's red, yellow and blue brickwork provokes a variety of reactions, and certainly makes this college stand out from the others. Inside, the chapel walls are decorated with Venetian mosaics, and to assure their authenticity, craftsmen and an oven were imported from Venice so that the work could be carried out on site. 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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Oldest buildings in the university |
Merton Street Oxford University Oxford, Oxfordshire OX1 4JD United Kingdom +44 1865 27 6310 http://www.merton.ox.ac.uk/ |
Merton isn't one of the best known Oxford colleges, but it is one of the largest, and one of three colleges claiming to be the oldest in Oxford (the others are Balliol and University). Founded in 1264 by Walter de Merton, the college has the oldest buildings in the entire university and the oldest surviving medieval library. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 Internationally recognised museum |
30 Pembroke Street Oxford, Oxfordshire OX1 1BP United Kingdom +44 1865 72 2733 http://www.modernartoxford.org... |
Founded in 1966 and now housed in a converted warehouse, this museum specializes in 20th-century art. Permanent displays of paintings and drawings are complemented by regular temporary exhibitions of modern sculpture, photography, paintings, printing, ceramics and textiles. Don't be put off by the building's characterless exterior. In fact once inside, you'll probably find that the stark white walls are the perfect setting for the exhibits. MOMA also has a comprehensive programme of lectures, concerts and films. The shop, which is full of mainly art-related books, artwork, posters and other goodies, is a great place to buy gifts. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Scientific instruments of a bygone era |
Broad Street Oxford OX1 3AZ United Kingdom +44 1865 27 7280 http://www.mhs.ox.ac.uk/ |
For those who enjoy the beauty and craftsmanship of early scientific instruments, this museum is full of delights. The building was opened in 1683 as the original Ashmolean Museum. It now houses the renowned Lewis Evans collection of clocks, sundials and other mathematical and astronomical instruments. Amongst the most prized pieces on show is the blackboard (complete with calculations) used by Einstein when he lectured in Oxford on the theory of relativity. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Old and beautiful |
Holywell Street Oxford, Oxfordshire OX1 3BN United Kingdom +44 1865 27 9555 http://www.new.ox.ac.uk/ |
Head for the spot where New College Lane meets Queen's Lane, enter through the narrow gate tower, and you'll find a college much more extensive and spacious than you'd have imagined. This was the seventh Oxford college to be founded (in 1379) and the first to admit undergraduates. New College boasts of an ancient city wall, as well as the impressive great quadrangle, with buildings dating from the 15th century. The college chapel has a window painted by Thomas Jervais in the late 18th century. The style of the nativity scene caused great controversy at the time, not least because the artist incorporated society figures of the day into the painting, including for instance, the wife of the poet Sheridan as the Virgin Mary. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Pitt Rivers Museum |
South Parks Road Oxford, Oxfordshire OX1 3PP United Kingdom +44 1865 27 0927 http://www.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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Fine classical architecture |
High Street Oxford University Campus Oxford, Oxfordshire OX1 4AW United Kingdom +44 1865 27 9120 http://www.queens.ox.ac.uk/ |
Queen's is probably the finest example of classical architecture in Oxford. The college was founded in 1340, but the original buildings have gone, and a rebuilding programme in the 17th and 18th centuries resulted in the quadrangles we see today. The architecture of the front quadrangle is particularly noteworthy, and was heavily influenced by the architect Nicholas Hawksmoor. The screen wall that fronts the High Street also owes much to Hawksmoor, though it is attributed to a local Oxford mason William Townesend. This college is only open to the public on official city tours. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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One of the city's most beautiful buildings |
Radcliffe Square Oxford OX1 4AJ United Kingdom http://www.bodley.ox.ac.uk/ |
Turn the corner into Radcliffe Square and you'll see why the Camera is one of the most admired buildings in Oxford. This was the first round library to be built in Britain by John Radcliffe, who studied at Oxford and left much of his wealth and all of his medical books to the university. Building work started in 1737, and in 1860 it became part of the Bodleian Library. It is now used as reading rooms and is not open to the public, but the exterior view is more than enough to make this building worth visiting. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Ceremonies and concerts |
Broad Street Oxford OX1 3AZ United Kingdom +44 1865 27 7299 http://www.sheldon.ox.ac.uk/ |
Round buildings usually stand out from the surrounding architecture, and the Sheldonian is no exception. Visitors can't help but wonder what goes on inside, not least because the 'Emperors' heads' on the wall on Broad Street give the place such an imposing air. Primarily, the Sheldonian is a university building, used for major meetings and ceremonies. At other times, it is used as a concert venue. The theatre is an excellent setting, particularly for classical recitals, although the tiered seating can be slightly uncomfortable. This is a historically important building as it was the first major one to be designed by Sir Christopher Wren, who at the time was only 31 and a professor of astronomy. The design is based on the Marcellus Theatre in Rome and the theatre is named after Archbishop Sheldon (University Chancellor and Archbishop of Canterbury) who paid for its construction. Opening hours are irregular, depending on ceremonies, concerts and rehearsals. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Beautiful gardens |
St Giles Oxford, Oxfordshire OX1 3JP United Kingdom +44 1865 27 7300 http://www.sjc.ox.ac.uk/ |
St John's isn't on the main tourist trail of colleges, but it has some outstanding features that make it well worth visiting. Founded in 1437 as St Bernard's (a college for Cistercian students), it was dissolved in 1539 and became St John's 16 years later under the patronage of merchant tailor Sir Thomas White. St John's remained a single-sex college until women were admitted in 1979. The peaceful atmosphere of Canterbury Quad, with its impressive classical architecture, is the ideal setting for the gates through to the college gardens. Designed by Capability Brown in the 18th century, they are perhaps the finest to be found in any Oxford college. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Saxon tower |
Cornmarket Street Oxford OX13EY United Kingdom +44 1865 24 0940 |
Dating from about 1040, this is Oxford's oldest building. It is situated in the middle of the shopping area and is passed every day by thousands of people who scarcely give it a glance. Built during the late Saxon period, the two towers of the original north gate were later connected by the Bocardo prison which held the three martyrs (see Martyrs' Memorial) before they were burned at the stake. Their cell door is in the tower, as are a page from a 1437 set of churchwardens' accounts, some fine examples of church silver (including a 1562 chalice), and the great seal of King James I. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Eye-catching entrance to Christ Church |
Christ Church St Aldates Oxford, Oxfordshire OX1 1DP United Kingdom +44 1865 27 6150 |
Standing over the entrance to the most famous Oxford college, Tom Tower is a landmark in itself. This imposing octagonal tower with a lead-covered cupola was designed by Sir Christopher Wren and completed in 1682. It was constructed on top of an archway and turrets dating from the 16th century and houses Great Tom - the loudest bell in Oxford. Weighing more than seven tons, the bell chimes 101 times at 9.05p every evening to recall not only the 101 students residing in Christ Church when the tower was completed, but also the time by which they were supposed to be in bed. 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/ |
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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