Best Landmarks in Oxford
Discover Oxford, the City of Dreaming Spires – where historic academia meets vibrant culture. Explore its ancient colleges, museums, and scenic waterways for an unforgettable visit.
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Highclere Castle
The real Downton Abbey: a thousand years of history, Egyptian treasures, and aristocratic grandeur in the Hampshire countryside.
Highclere Park, Highclere, Newbury RG20 9RN4.6Excellent 5,425 Reviews -
Christ Church Cathedral
Explore Oxford’s historic Christ Church Cathedral, a stunning blend of medieval architecture, rich heritage, and magical Harry Potter connections.
St Aldate's, Oxford OX1 1DP4.6Excellent 2,657 Reviews -
Carfax Tower
Historic 12th-century tower at Oxford’s crossroads with panoramic city views and a timeless symbol of civic heritage.
Queen St, Oxford OX1 1ET4.4Very Good 2,757 Reviews -
Radcliffe Camera
A majestic 18th-century neoclassical rotunda, the Radcliffe Camera is Oxford’s iconic library landmark and a symbol of academic heritage.
Radcliffe Camera, Radcliffe Sq, Oxford OX1 3BG4.7Excellent 617 Reviews -
Oxford Town Hall
Historic Victorian Gothic landmark at Oxford’s heart, blending civic governance, cultural heritage, and vibrant community events.
St Aldate's, Oxford OX1 1BX4.7Excellent 226 Reviews -
Folly Bridge
Historic stone bridge over the Thames in Oxford, blending rich medieval heritage with scenic river views and literary lore.
Abingdon Rd, Oxford OX1 4LB4.4Very Good 433 Reviews -
Martyrs' Memorial
A towering Gothic Revival monument in Oxford honoring three Reformation martyrs who stood firm in faith during religious upheaval.
13 Magdalen St, Oxford OX1 3AE4.3Very Good 598 Reviews -
Oxford Tours UK
Discover Oxford’s rich history and literary heritage through personalized, expert-led walking tours in the city’s vibrant heart.
15-16 Broad St, Oxford OX1 3AS4.3Very Good 44 Reviews -
Brasenose College
Historic Oxford college founded in 1509, renowned for its medieval architecture, vibrant student life, and prestigious academic tradition.
Radcliffe Sq, Oxford OX1 4AJ4.4Very Good 76 Reviews -
The Queen's College
Baroque splendour on Oxford's High Street—a historic college of architectural excellence and academic prestige.
High St, Oxford OX1 4AW4.6Excellent 86 Reviews
More landmarks in Oxford
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Tom Tower
Historic Gothic bell tower by Christopher Wren at Christ Church, home to the iconic Great Tom bell and a symbol of Oxford’s academic heritage.
Christ Church, Oxford OX1 1DP4.7Excellent 79 Reviews -
Clarendon Building
An iconic neoclassical landmark in Oxford’s academic heart, blending historic grandeur with university tradition on Broad Street.
48 Broad St, Oxford OX1 3AZ4.5Excellent 71 Reviews -
RAF Bicester
Explore RAF Bicester, the UK’s finest preserved interwar bomber airfield, rich in aviation heritage and wartime training legacy.
Launton, Bicester4.8Excellent 48 Reviews -
Bridge of Sighs
An iconic covered bridge connecting Hertford College’s quadrangles, blending Gothic charm with Oxford’s academic spirit.
New College Ln, Oxford OX1 3BL -
North Hinksey Conduit House
Discover Oxford’s 17th-century waterworks marvel perched above the city, blending historic engineering with scenic views and rare heritage graffiti.
Oxford OX2 9AS3.7Good 12 Reviews -
Magdalen Bridge
Historic stone bridge over the River Cherwell, blending centuries of architecture, culture, and Oxford traditions.
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Blue Plaque: J.R.R. Tolkien
The Oxford home where Tolkien wrote The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings, marked by a historic blue plaque.
20 Northmoor Rd, Oxford OX2 6UR4.0Very Good 21 Reviews -
Willow Tree
Oxford's iconic riverside willow—a solitary natural landmark where history, romance, and tranquillity converge.
Christ Church Meadow Walk, Oxford OX15.0Excellent 10 Reviews -
Great Jewry Marker
Commemorating Oxford’s medieval Jewish quarter on historic St Aldate’s, a testament to a vibrant community’s enduring legacy.
7 St Aldate's, Oxford OX1 1BS -
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Discover Oriel Square, Oxford’s historic academic hub where royal heritage meets timeless scholarly tradition in a serene city setting.
Oriel Square, Oxford OX1, UK3.5Good 6 Reviews -
IF Oxford: The Oxford Science and Ideas Festival
Discover cutting-edge science and creative ideas at Oxford’s vibrant annual festival blending research, arts, and community engagement.
New Rd, Oxford OX1 1BY5.0Excellent 1 Reviews
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