Guidebook for Oxford and Boars Hill
Food Scene
The Flowing Well
This cosy English pub is just a walk away with good food and wine list.
Really tasty organic food right next to the Radcliffe Camera library at the heart of the University.
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Vaults & Garden
1 Radcliffe SqReally tasty organic food right next to the Radcliffe Camera library at the heart of the University.
Up market restaurant for special occasions. I recommend the lamb for 2 people. Great wine list.
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Magdalen Arms
Up market restaurant for special occasions. I recommend the lamb for 2 people. Great wine list.
Sightseeing
Iconic view of The Dreaming Spires Of Oxford. This view inspired Turner to paint his picture. He may have seen it as he walked from Oxford to visit his uncle in Sunningwell. 5 minutes walk away.
Berkeley Road
Berkeley RoadIconic view of The Dreaming Spires Of Oxford. This view inspired Turner to paint his picture. He may have seen it as he walked from Oxford to visit his uncle in Sunningwell. 5 minutes walk away.
Fabulous meadow right next to the college in the heart of the city
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Christ Church Meadow Walk
Christ Church Meadow WalkFabulous meadow right next to the college in the heart of the city
For CS Lewis fans this is a must-see. Lewis lived in the cottage here with his brother, which you can still see. The reserve is said to have inspired the "wood between the worlds"- the gateway to Narnia - in his book The Magician's Nephew.
Kiln Lane
Kiln LaneFor CS Lewis fans this is a must-see. Lewis lived in the cottage here with his brother, which you can still see. The reserve is said to have inspired the "wood between the worlds"- the gateway to Narnia - in his book The Magician's Nephew.
Parks & Nature
This whole area is in the greenbelt and is stuffed with nature treats such as the archaeologist's Arthur Evans' garden and the poet's Elizabeth Daryush's garden as well as Jarn Mound. All are open to the public.
Sandy Lane
Sandy LaneThis whole area is in the greenbelt and is stuffed with nature treats such as the archaeologist's Arthur Evans' garden and the poet's Elizabeth Daryush's garden as well as Jarn Mound. All are open to the public.
Chilswell Lane
Chilswell LaneBeautiful walk in the greenbelt with superb views of the City of Oxford.
Beautiful riverside walk through the best of town and gown. Alice in Wonderland is set here.
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The Head of the River
Saint Aldate'sBeautiful riverside walk through the best of town and gown. Alice in Wonderland is set here.
Incredible bucolic scene hidden away in the centre of the busy town.
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Christ Church Meadow
Incredible bucolic scene hidden away in the centre of the busy town.
Jarn Mound
Jarn WayOff beat little folly worth climbing up.
Cothill National Nature Reserve
Unusual nature reserve, definitely worth a visit.
Lovely outdoor pool and park for children, beside the river.
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Abbey Meadows play park with Public toilets
1 Abbey ClLovely outdoor pool and park for children, beside the river.
Bagley Wood is a 500 acre wood and it is open to the public. It is a 400m walk from the outhouse to access it where you can wander for hours.
Bagley Wood
A34Bagley Wood is a 500 acre wood and it is open to the public. It is a 400m walk from the outhouse to access it where you can wander for hours.
We live on the south side of Boars Hill. From here there are dozens of footpaths to wander in to the countryside. There are pubs to stop at for drinks and food. You can walk in to Oxford from here and explore the town.
Boars Hill
We live on the south side of Boars Hill. From here there are dozens of footpaths to wander in to the countryside. There are pubs to stop at for drinks and food. You can walk in to Oxford from here and explore the town.
Arts & Culture
Stuffed with Harry Potter treasures. Door way to an undergraduate's life. Imagine Sebastian and Charles from Brideshead Revisited floating around.
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Cathédrale Christ Church
Saint Aldate'sStuffed with Harry Potter treasures. Door way to an undergraduate's life. Imagine Sebastian and Charles from Brideshead Revisited floating around.
This is an iconic view of Oxford. Can be crowded in the summer.
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Radcliffe Camera
Radcliffe SquareThis is an iconic view of Oxford. Can be crowded in the summer.
Amazing collection including the shrunken heads used in Harry Potter movies. Free entry.
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Museum Of Natural History
Parks RoadAmazing collection including the shrunken heads used in Harry Potter movies. Free entry.
Hidden away college of the University with acres of beautiful gardens you would never guess were there. Open to public after 2pm for a small fee.
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Worcester College
1 Walton StHidden away college of the University with acres of beautiful gardens you would never guess were there. Open to public after 2pm for a small fee.
Medieval heart of the University used as a film set many times.
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Bodleian Library
Broad StreetMedieval heart of the University used as a film set many times.
Oxford Playhouse
11-12 Beaumont StLots of great productions well worth checking out.
Great place for exploring children's literature - good cake and coffee too!
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The Story Museum
42 Pembroke StGreat place for exploring children's literature - good cake and coffee too!
Full of all sorts of historical treasures way to many to mention! Free entry.
http://www.ashmolean.org/exhibitions/
Lovely cafe downstairs and restaurant on the top floor.
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Ashmolean Museum
Beaumont StreetFull of all sorts of historical treasures way to many to mention! Free entry.
http://www.ashmolean.org/exhibitions/
Lovely cafe downstairs and restaurant on the top floor.
For Morse fans - Colin Dexter comes into the bar here apparently...also famous Zuleika Dobson pictures by Max Beerbohm are hung in the lounge. Can be good for celeb spotting as artists performing at The Playhouse often stay here. I used to work here as a waitress many years ago! Good for afternoon tea.
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The Spa at The Randolph Hotel
Beaumont StreetFor Morse fans - Colin Dexter comes into the bar here apparently...also famous Zuleika Dobson pictures by Max Beerbohm are hung in the lounge. Can be good for celeb spotting as artists performing at The Playhouse often stay here. I used to work here as a waitress many years ago! Good for afternoon tea.
Essentials
Besselsleigh Road
Besselsleigh RoadGroceries, chemist and post office all in same row of shops.
Sainsbury's
traffic can get heavy round here between 4 -6pm
Tesco Express
279 Abingdon RdTricky entrance/exit next to a car wash
Waitrose & Partners
Abbey CloseAbingdon Community Hospital
Marcham RoadMinor Injuries Unit
South Oxford Health Centre
Lake StreetLocal GP
John Radcliffe Hospital
Headley WayA & E dept
Getting Around
Connect straight to the city and catch a tour bus here.
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Redbridge park & ride
Abingdon RoadConnect straight to the city and catch a tour bus here.
Nice and easy way to get in and out of London on the fast trains.
London is 50 mins away to Paddington station.
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Oxford Railway Station
Park End StreetNice and easy way to get in and out of London on the fast trains.
London is 50 mins away to Paddington station.
Entertainment & Activities
Well kept lido in a nice park. There's also a splash park for little children and plenty of shade for picnics. Lovely community feel. Open April - Septmber.
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Hinksey Outdoor Pool
Lake StreetWell kept lido in a nice park. There's also a splash park for little children and plenty of shade for picnics. Lovely community feel. Open April - Septmber.
Great independent cinema where you can get cosy with a glass of wine or a cup of tea and a kitkat! Shows the best movies.
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The Ultimate Picture Palace
Cowley RoadGreat independent cinema where you can get cosy with a glass of wine or a cup of tea and a kitkat! Shows the best movies.
Oxford Folk Weekend coming up http://www.folkweekendoxford.co.uk/
21st-23rd April 2017
Wesley Memorial Methodist Church
New Inn Hall StreetOxford Folk Weekend coming up http://www.folkweekendoxford.co.uk/
21st-23rd April 2017
Great pool for swimming and sauna. Tennis indoor and out. Well equipped brand new gym. loads of parking.
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White Horse Leisure and Tennis Centre
Great pool for swimming and sauna. Tennis indoor and out. Well equipped brand new gym. loads of parking.
Oxford Ice Rink
Oxpens RoadFab ice skating rink - we go here a lot!