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Oxfordshire ( / ˈɒksfərdʃər, - ʃɪər / OKS-fərd-shər, -sheer; abbreviated Oxon) is a ceremonial county in South East England. The county is bordered by Northamptonshire and Warwickshire to the north, Buckinghamshire to the east, Berkshire to the south, and Wiltshire and Gloucestershire to the west.
6 days ago · Oxfordshire, administrative and historic county of south-central England. It is bounded to the north by Warwickshire and Northamptonshire, to the west by Gloucestershire, to the south by Berkshire, and to the east by Buckinghamshire.
Top things to do in Oxfordshire include a punt on the River Cherwell in Oxford for a student's-eye view of highbrow colleges, walks though rambling deer parks, botanic gardens and lush meadows, and jaunts to Henley-on-Thames to see varsity teams row in posh regattas.
Oxfordshire is a wonderful place to visit. With amazing architecture and history, beautiful villages, traditional market towns and hidden treasures there is so much to explore. It is home to famous literary figures, unique traditions and the city is famous for its dreaming spires skyline.
Oxford ( / ˈɒksfərd /) [5] [6] is a city and non-metropolitan district in Oxfordshire, England, of which it is the county town. Founded in the 8th century, it was granted city status in 1542. The city is located at the confluence of the rivers Thames (locally known as the Isis) and Cherwell.
The cultural capital of Oxfordshire is Oxford, The City of Dreaming Spires and there are plenty of tourist attractions to enjoy on days out. With its honey-coloured stone architecture, noble lawns and prestigious colleges, the unchanging beauty of this city will always dominate the county.
Explore Oxford on foot with a skilled and knowledgeable guide from Oxford Official Walking Tours. See famous filming locations used in Harry Potter, Inspector Morse, and the University’s most famous buildings: the Radcliffe Camera, Bridge of Sighs, Sheldonian Theatre, and the Bodleian Library. Find out more.
England, Europe. The prime visitor destination in Oxfordshire is Oxford itself, which as well being home to the hallowed university and several top-notch museums, holds restaurants and accommodation to suit all budgets. In addition, though, the villages and towns in the surrounding countryside abound in rustic charm, and make excellent day-trip ...
Straddling the upper reaches of the Thames River valley west of the Chilterns, Oxfordshire is home to the ancient university city of Oxford and vast areas of archetypal English landscape, studded with fascinating towns and villages, many along the River Thames.
Things to do. Places to stay. Travel. Why we love Oxford. Just an hour by train from London and you’re in the city of dreaming spires. And Oxford is crammed with them. A seat of scholars for 800 years, it houses Britain’s oldest university, botanical gardens, and pubs.
