Why not try Oxfordbnb’s local selection of Pubs – A mixture of traditional, atmospheric, quaint, historic, & just simply enjoyable places to relax, have a drink, & enjoy a meal (at a ‘reasonable’ price). All can get … [Read more...] about An unrivalled ‘unique’ pastime – the ‘British Pub’.
Archives for June 2016
Stratford-upon-Avon – 400 years on from the death of Shakespeare.
A great day out about 1 hour car drive from Oxford. What a good year to visit Stratford-upon-Avon, 400 years on from 'The Bard's' death. Also possible to visit by train or bus; takes about 90 minutes (each way). So much to … [Read more...] about Stratford-upon-Avon – 400 years on from the death of Shakespeare.
The Ashmolean – Museum of Art & Archaeology (University of Oxford)
The Ashmolean is the University of Oxford’s museum of art and archaeology, founded in 1683. World famous collections range from Egyptian mummies to contemporary art, telling human stories across cultures and across … [Read more...] about The Ashmolean – Museum of Art & Archaeology (University of Oxford)
Oxford Festival of the Arts – 17th June to 2nd July 2016
The 2016 Festival takes place between Friday 17th June and Saturday 2nd July. Now in its eighth year, Oxford Festival of the Arts is a two-week celebration of culture and the arts in venues throughout Oxford, opening on 17th … [Read more...] about Oxford Festival of the Arts – 17th June to 2nd July 2016
Inspector Morse, Inspector Barnaby & the Earl of Grantham; all within a stone’s throw of Oxford.
Filming has already started in Oxford for Series 4 of the successful detective drama Endeavour, the prequel to Inspector Morse, which will return to TV soon. Indeed the cameras were rolling in the Radcliffe Square, in the … [Read more...] about Inspector Morse, Inspector Barnaby & the Earl of Grantham; all within a stone’s throw of Oxford.