Folly Bridge
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Folly Bridge is a stone bridge over the River Thames carrying the Abingdon Road south from the centre of Oxford, England. It was erected in 1825–27, to designs of a little-known architect, Ebenezer Perry, who practised in London. The bridge is in two parts separated by an island.
attractions: Westgate Oxford, The Covered Market, Oxford Castle & Prison, Oxford Botanic Garden, Gloucester Green Market, Christ Church Meadow, Carfax Tower, Christ Church Cathedral, University Church of St Mary the Virgin, Clarendon Centre Oxford, restaurants: Turf Tavern, Banana Tree Oxford, Turtle Bay Oxford, Slug & Lettuce - Oxford, The Four Candles - JD Wetherspoon, O'neill's Oxford, Red Lion Oxford, Victors Oxford, Dirty Bones Oxford, Wig & Pen
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Folly Bridge is a stone bridge over the River Thames carrying the Abingdon Road south from the centre of Oxford, England. It was erected in 1825–27, to designs of a little-known architect, Ebenezer Perry, who practised in London. The bridge is in two parts separated by an island.
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Very nice 40 minute boat ride from Folly Bridge to Iffley lock and back. Nice commentary. We paid GBP 12.5 per head. It was a short walk from the City Center Bust Stand. Opposite Head of the River pub there is board a cross the bridge which says Salter. That is the office of the boat jetty. It is all about the Oxford University boating Regatta. Many anecdotes and gossip about what students do at the river. Very interesting. Worth a visit. Also walk down the path besides the river and feed bread to the ducks. Nice quiet place and beautiful view of Christchurch college. Walk down to their meadows. At this time of the year the flowes are all bloom. A must visit.
K.V. Bhanu MurthyK.V. Bhanu Murthy
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The bridge where Oxford began. The bridge near which Lewis Carroll first read Alice in Wonderland aloud, under which Jerome Klapka's characters swam and where many famous people walked. The famous Head of the River pub and The Paper Boat cafe are located near the bridge. Folly Island has a souvenir shop, a cosy restaurant and boat rental. If you have not been to Folly Bridge, you have not been to Oxford!
Семен НанавовСемен Нанавов
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We had a brilliant time on the river boat having. Cream tea . The driver of the boat was very nice he gave us a lot of information about Oxford and river the food was very good and I would recommend it.
Gillian SmithGillian Smith
10
Excellent meeting point, and site to visit, due to the view and the river tour choices given. Not to mention the nice beer that one could grab at the near by pubs, if thirsty!
y baty bat
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Did you know this is where Alice and the boat was told the story of Alice and Wonderful and was where it was first Wonderland story! Incredible views.
David PaligoraDavid Paligora
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Beautifull ambience, the boat ride is also nice experience
AMK 1998AMK 1998
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Nearby Attractions Of Folly Bridge
Westgate Oxford
The Covered Market
Oxford Castle & Prison
Oxford Botanic Garden
Gloucester Green Market
Christ Church Meadow
Carfax Tower
Christ Church Cathedral
University Church of St Mary the Virgin
Clarendon Centre Oxford
Westgate Oxford
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The Covered Market
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Oxford Castle & Prison
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Oxford Botanic Garden
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Turf Tavern
Banana Tree Oxford
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Dirty Bones Oxford
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Turf Tavern
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Banana Tree Oxford
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Turtle Bay Oxford
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Slug & Lettuce - Oxford
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