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This compact, pocket-sized Oxford travel guidebook is ideal for travellers on weekend trips or shorter breaks in the UK. It includes ready-made walking and driving itineraries that allow you to organise your visit to Oxford without losing time planning. The Oxford guidebook 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. Inside this Oxford travel book you will find: 12 ready-made walks and tours - easy-to-follow walking and driving tour itineraries featuring the best places to visit, as well as what to do and where to eat along the way Walks and tour highlights - shortlists highlight the best of each walk or tour Things not to miss in Oxford - Magdalen College, Punting on the Thames, Ashmolean Museum, Bodleian Library, Port Meadow, Sheldonian Theatre, Botanic Garden, University Museum of Natural History, Christ Church, Covered Market Curated recommendations of places - main attractions, off-the-beaten-track adventures, child-friendly family activities, chilled-out breaks in popular tourist areas Rainy day recommendations - plenty of options, whatever the British weather throws at you Insider recommendations - tips on how to beat the crowds, save time and money and find the best local spots Historical and cultural insights - learn more about Oxford's rich history with fascinating cultural insights. Trip tips - outdoor activities and themed holidays Practical information - how to get there and how to get around, facts for visitors Handy mapping - practical full-colour maps, with clearly numbered sights relating to major points of interest in the main text Fully updated post-COVID-19

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