Oxford captivates visitors with its blend of medieval architecture, world-class museums, and centuries of academic tradition. These travel guides help you navigate England’s famous university city with detailed visitor information for its standout attractions. The city’s museum collections are genuinely exceptional — the Ashmolean Museum houses remarkable art and archaeology spanning millennia, the Pitt Rivers Museum offers one of the world’s most fascinating anthropological collections, and the Museum of Natural History combines Victorian architecture with impressive specimens. Meanwhile, the Bodleian Library provides access to magnificent spaces including the Divinity School, Duke Humfrey’s Library, and the iconic Radcliffe Camera.
Beyond the university attractions, Oxford offers experiences like the Story Museum — where children’s literature comes alive through interactive exhibits — and Oxford Castle and Prison, where guided tours reveal dark tales of incarceration spanning nearly a thousand years. These guides provide 9 compelling reasons to visit Oxford, along with all the essential ticket prices, opening hours, and visitor tips you need. Whether you’re drawn to world-class museums, stunning architecture, literary connections (including Harry Potter filming locations), or simply want to soak up the atmosphere of one of the world’s great university cities, these articles offer honest, experience-based advice for making the most of your visit. More Oxford travel stories will be added soon.
- Guide to the Museum of Natural History in Oxford.
- What’s so special about the Pitt Rivers Museum in Oxford?
- Visitor tips for the Ashmolean Museum in Oxford.
- 9 reasons to visit Oxford, England.
- Combine the Divinity School, Duke Humfrey’s Library and Radcliffe Camera at the Bodleian Library.
- Interact with great children’s literature at the Story Museum.
- Shudder at dark tales of incarceration at Oxford Castle and Prison.
5 Oxford experiences worth booking
- 🎓 Take an Oxford University walking tour led by an alumni guide.
- ⚡ Explore Oxford’s Harry Potter filming locations on a tour including New College.
- 🚣 Embark on a scenic river cruise along the University Regatta course.
- 🕵️ Discover the Oxford of Morse, Lewis and Endeavour on a themed walking tour.
- 🏰 Hear dark historic tales on a guided visit to Oxford Castle and Prison.

