“Onward and Upward! To Narnia and the North!” (CS Lewis) Magdalen College - the road to Oxford (& Narnia?) The following is a flavour of what you can see/visit in Oxford: - Outdoor street ‘pedestrianized’ … [Read more...] about “Onward and Upward”
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Ashmolean Museum
“Packed with both unfamiliar curiosities and rarely loaned glories” as quoted by: The Financial Times. And don’t forget a stroll along the Thames to get there, and some retail therapy (?) to follow. … [Read more...] about Ashmolean Museum
What to visit / see in Oxford:
A visit to Oxford has much to offer, including 40 Colleges, some of the best museums in the World, the Westgate Centre – glitzy shopping mall. The ageless Covered Market . The world renowned Oxford University Ashmolean … [Read more...] about What to visit / see in Oxford:
Welcome to Oxfordbnb
We look forward to welcoming you at Oxfordbnb. As always we want to make your stay enjoyable, there is much to see and do, for example: Radcliffe Camera Oxford: Thames Path - Folly Bridge: … [Read more...] about Welcome to Oxfordbnb
Blenheim Palace Battle Proms Concert.
The first ever Battle Proms concert was in 1997 at Battle Abbey, Sussex; since 1997 the concert has turned into the biggest annual picnic concert in the UK. This amazing event has many attractions which will captivate and … [Read more...] about Blenheim Palace Battle Proms Concert.
WESTGATE OXFORD
Long awaited opening of the new ‘WESTGATE OXFORD’. Need some retail therapy? The wait is over, ‘WESTGATE’ Oxford’s take on the ultimate retail and lifestyle destination, is scheduled to open on Tuesday 24th October. With … [Read more...] about WESTGATE OXFORD
Hop On Hop Off.
'Hop On Hop Off' - a great way to see Oxford. Now stops at the Redbridge Park & Ride; only 3 minutes by car from our B&B. How about this for a great day out: Walk from our B&B along the River Thames via … [Read more...] about Hop On Hop Off.
An unrivalled ‘unique’ pastime – the ‘British Pub’.
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’.
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)
