Oxford is beautiful. The architecture is so elegant, and there are many historic buildings, parks, and famous museums to visit. Westgate shopping centre is huge, and has all the big brands. Everything in Oxford is walking distance, very flat and perfect for cycling. (Oxford Brookes University student)
What Oxford's famous for...
Punting
For a quintessentially Oxford experience, jump in a boat and drift downstream.

Oxford nightlife, according to students
Academia
Home to 38 colleges and one of the oldest university's in the world.

Oxford nightlife, according to students
Dreaming spires
The city's famous stunning, academic architecture has inspired poets for centuries.

Student life in Oxford
Local gems, tips, and things to do, as recommended by students.
Treat yourself
Friday feeling
Sunday chilling
When family visit
Catch up with mates
Feeling cultural
Low on cash
Grab a bite
Oxford in pictures
Christchurch Meadows
View across the lovely Christchurch Meadows in the centre of Oxford, looking towards Christchurch College. A place of escape. (Beth, Oxford Brookes University)

Living in Oxford, according to students
City centre
This is the beautiful centre of Oxford, as seen from the top of the New College turret. (Maddy McInerney, University of Oxford student)

View from The Varsity Club Roof Terrace
(Second year student, University of Oxford)

Living in Oxford, according to students
Radcliffe Camera
'The Rad Cam' in the summer. I get up early, so on a sunny morning I love to wander around central Oxford before the tourists arrive. It's magical. (Ed Jones, second year student at University of Oxford)

Living in Oxford
Housing, travel, and budgeting tips.
Where you'll find students
- Cowley
- Headington
Local transport
- £18 a week
- Smartzone
- Bus
Student money tips
The Gloucester Green markets are great to try food of all different cultures, and makes a fun lunch out with friends. There is also a veg market there twice a week, which can be brilliant for bulk-buying. (Third year student, Oxford University)
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