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Oxford

England's oldest university with Harry Potter halls

🗓️ Best time: May–September💰 Mid-Range · ~$150/day📍 United Kingdom
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About Oxford

The home of the world's oldest English-speaking university — 38 colleges, the Bodleian Library's 13 million books, and Christ Church's Hogwarts-defining Great Hall.

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⭐ Things to do in Oxford

Christ Church CollegeBodleian Library tourPunting on the CherwellAshmolean MuseumRadcliffe CameraMagdalen College deer parkPitt Rivers MuseumPort Meadow

🍽️ Where to eat in Oxford

Real, top-rated restaurants — tap to see hours, reviews and menus.

The Turf Tavern
££
The Turf Tavern
★ 4.2 (184) · Pubs · Diners
 The Vaults and Garden
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The Vaults and Garden
★ 4.4 (85) · Cafes · Venues & Event Spaces
 The Kings Arms
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The Kings Arms
★ 3.7 (75) · Pubs · British
 Chiang Mai Kitchen
£££
Chiang Mai Kitchen
★ 4.4 (73) · Thai
 Quod Restaurant & Bar
£££
Quod Restaurant & Bar
★ 3.8 (63) · British · Mediterranean
 Thaikhun
££
Thaikhun
★ 4 (54) · Thai
 Kazbar
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Kazbar
★ 4.3 (51) · Tapas Bars · Venues & Event Spaces
 Turl Street Kitchen
££
Turl Street Kitchen
★ 3.6 (48) · British
 Pierre Victoire
££
Pierre Victoire
★ 4 (46) · French
 Art Cafe
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Art Cafe
★ 4.1 (44) · Cafes
 4500 Miles From Delhi
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4500 Miles From Delhi
★ 4.1 (42) · Food · Indian
 Edamame Restaurant
££
Edamame Restaurant
★ 4 (40) · Japanese

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✈️ Know before you go

🚕 Getting around

Walk everything; bus tours; train from London (1hr).

💡 Local tip

Visit on a weekday outside term to enter most colleges.

🛡️ Safety

Generally safe. Driving is on the left.

🌙 Nightlife

College bars (need student); Turf Tavern is historic.

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