Eat at the Cherwell Boathouse, a restaurant almost as well known for its British cuisine as its location beside the River Cherwell. When the meal is over, rent out a traditional punt from the boathouse that shares the premises (cherwell boathouse.co.uk).
Drink traditional “bitter” beer at the Turf Tavern, a medieval pub tucked beneath the old city walls, reached by narrow passages (theturftavern.co.uk).
Stroll in Christ Church Meadow, a 28-hectare patch of pastureland in the heart of the city with spectacular views of the spires and towers of the Oxford skyline.
Shop in the Covered Market in the High Street, where a range of tiny shops and eateries in the old market stalls can provide everything from designer shoes to a traditional English breakfast.
Admire the Bodleian Library. Some of Oxford’s finest buildings make up one of Europe’s largest and oldest libraries, with a history stretching back to the 15th century.
