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Welcome to VisitOxford - Oxford City Council's official website for visitor and tourist information on Oxford and the surrounding area.
Whether you visit Oxford for a day trip, short city break or a longer family holiday, you'll find yourself spoilt for choice with the huge range of attractions, activities and events on offer. Take the children to see where scenes from the magical Harry Potter movies where filmed, enjoy a romantic boat trip along the River Thames, punt along the River Cherwell or take a tour on an open top bus and see all the sights of this magnificent University city.
Most of Oxford's attractions are either free or very cheap, so your spending money goes further in the shops, bars and international eateries.
The whole city has a unique buzz and atmosphere.... You're sure to return.
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Discover Oxford & Oxfordshire Fair
25th February at Oxford's Town Hall - Come and find out what the city and county have to offer residents and visitors! FREE event.
The Ashmolean Museum
Her Majesty The Queen officially opened the new Ashmolean Museum on Wednesday, 2 December 2009.
On 7 November, the Ashmolean reopened to the public, unveiling the Museum's multi-million pound transformation. The new building, designed by award - winning Rick Mather Architects, has been universally acclaimed by both the international media and members of the public.
Two months of fabulous dance comes to Oxford
Tuesday 16 February - Monday 12 April 2010. There are plenty of dance performances to sit back and enjoy, and many opportunities to join in and ‘have-a-go'. This year dance takes to the streets with Dance Bites, Street Science, Dance Unlocked and an exciting new site-specific dance event Arch made specially for and performed in the grounds of Worcester College. All these free events, performed in the heart of Oxford, are the perfect marriage of dance and this historic city.
Walking Tours in Oxford
Come rain or shine...The best way to explore Oxford is on foot. Our walking tours will take you to Oxford's most famous sites and hidden treasures in tucked-away lanes and passages.
