OXFORD
Oxford, a city in central southern England, revolves around its prestigious university, established in the 12th century.
The architecture of its 38 colleges in the city’s medieval center led poet Matthew Arnold to nickname it the 'City of Dreaming Spires'. University College and Magdalen College are off the High Street, which runs from Carfax Tower (with city views) to the Botanic Garden on the River Cherwell.
The University
Oxford is home to a world famous University of Oxford, and most of the colleges and university buildings are located in the centre of Oxford, within easy walking distance of each other. Don’t miss the Bodleian Library, which has its own shop, and the nearby Radcliffe Camera, which is not open to the public, but is well worth a view from the outside. Nearby, in Broad Street, is the Sheldonian Theatre, a venue for official university functions as well as a variety of concerts (tickets available from The Oxford Playhouse in Beaumont Street). The University also owns the Ashmolean Museum on Beaumont Street (opposite The Playhouse), Britain’s oldest public museum.
“The clever men at Oxford, Know all that there is to be knowed. But they none of them know one half as much, As intelligent Mr. Toad!” Kenneth Grahame.
When you arrive in Oxford, stop first at the Oxford Visitor Information Centre, located in Broad Street. Staff at the centre are happy to answer your queries about Oxford and offer the following services:
Information on attractions, theatres, concerts and other events and entertainment
Bed and Breakfast reservations in Oxford and elsewhere (for personal callers)
A comprehensive range of maps, printed guides, postcards and souvenirs
Bureau de Change facilities
Information on bus tours and excursions
Walks round and about
Detective Chief Inspector Morse
Detective Chief Inspector Endeavour Morse, GM, is the eponymous fictional character in the series of detective novels by British author Colin Dexter. On television, he appeared in the 33-episode drama series Inspector Morse(1987–2000), in which John Thaw played the character, as well as the (2012–) prequel series Endeavour, portrayed by Shaun Evans. The older Morse is a senior CID (Criminal Investigation Department) officer with the Thames Valley Police in Oxford in England and, in the prequel, Morse is a young detective constable rising through the ranks with the Oxford City Police and in later series the Thames Valley Police.
Views of the City and getting about
To get an overview of Oxford City, try climbing up Carfax Tower in the city centre. Other views over the city are available from the University Church of St. Mary the Virgin in the High Street, and St. Michael Northgate, in Cornmarket. All of these vantage points have small admission charges.
Enjoy Oxford's green spaces
There are plenty of parks and gardens to visit in Oxford if you tire of historic buildings. A popular place for viewing the boat races during University term times is Christ Church Meadow with paths following the River Thames towards the boathouses. Port Meadow and Wolvercote Common are a delight, particularly during summer; and South Park & Headington Hill Park are Oxford’s largest parks, over Magdalen Bridge past the plain, often play host to open-air concerts and circuses
For further information visit the website - https://oxfordcity.co.uk
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