🇬🇧 Oxford Day 2 | The BEST Castle District Viewpoint!

"Don’t skip this just because it’s paid—the view is 100% worth it!" 📍 Location: University Church of St Mary the Virgin (Opposite the Radcliffe Camera, 10-min walk from Christ Church College). 🎟️ Entry: £6/person (recently increased from £5 – thanks Google Maps for the outdated info 😅). Opening Hours: 9 AM - 4 PM (Pro tip: Go early to avoid crowds!). ⚠️ Caution: Staff start closing up sharp at 5 PM (we learned the hard way on Day 1!). 🏰 Why It’s Special: Panoramic views over Oxford’s castle district & dreamy spires. Golden Hour Magic: Sunrise/sunset turns the stone city golden! ✨ Hogwarts Vibes: The narrow spiral staircase feels straight out of a medieval wizard’s tower! ⚠️ Heads Up: The tower is TINY—barely room to turn (imagine peak crowds… yikes!). Rusty railings after rain—watch your clothes! 👗 (Pack a wet wipe just in case). 📸 Photo Ops: 1️⃣ Top Level: Framed archways = perfect "floating over Oxford" shots. 2️⃣ Midway Stairs: Sneak a vertigo-inducing downward spiral pic. 3️⃣ Ground Level: Capture the church’s 15th-century stained glass before ascending. 🍃 Nearby Bonus: Pop into Vaults & Garden Café (next door) for scones with honey from the church’s own bees! 🐝☕ #OxfordViews #HiddenGems #UKTravelTips #CastleDistrict #TravelSmart