Why Choose Oxford?

The City of Oxford

Oxford, the City of Dreaming Spires, is famous the world over for its University and its place in history. For over 800 years, it has been a home to royalty and scholars, and since the ninth century an established town, although people are known to have lived in the area for thousands of years.

Nowadays, the city is a bustling cosmopolitan town. Still with its ancient University, Oxford has a long-established commercial and industrial history it is where the new Mini is manufactured and is also home to a growing hi-tech community. Many businesses are located in and around the town, whether on one of the Science and Business Parks or within one of a number of residential areas.

With its mix of ancient and modern, there is plenty for both the tourist and resident to do. Whether its visiting one of the many historic buildings, colleges, or museums, going out for a drink or a meal, taking in a show, or shopping, Oxford has it all.

Oxford is centrally located, close to the motorway and within easy access of several international airports, with very frequent connections by bus or train to London and other parts of the country. See ease of access for more information.

With its closely-concentrated centre, all the 'sights' of Oxford are within easy walking distance of each other. Its beautiful buildings are world-renowned and these are all close to parks, gardens, and the river.

The city is also celebrated in literature and film, being closely associated with Alice in Wonderland and Inspector Morse. It is the setting for the film Shadowlands and for several scenes in the Harry Potter movies.

For more information the City of Oxford, visit www.oxfordcity.co.uk

For details of what to see and do in and around Oxford, click here.

For more on culture and the arts in Oxford, click here.