🇬🇧 Oxford Day Trip: The Ultimate Guide

Tired of London’s hustle? Escape to Oxford—a fairytale town where Harry Potter corridors meet dreamy spires, all just 1 hour by train! 🚆 Getting There From London Paddington: ~£25 round-trip (book ahead for deals). Pro tip: Leave by 9 AM to maximize daylight! 📍 Itinerary for First-Timers 1️⃣ Bodleian Library 📚 (HP’s Hogwarts Library!) Must: Book a guided tour (or buy tickets at the bookstore opposite). 2️⃣ Radcliffe Camera 📸 Oxford’s most Instagrammable dome. Best shots from St Mary’s Church tower (small fee). 3️⃣ Christ Church College 🏰 Hogwarts’ Great Hall + cloisters that’ll make you "accidentally" apply to Oxford. 4️⃣ Bridge of Sighs 🌉 Pose under this 1914 Venetian-inspired bridge for Bridgerton vibes. 5️⃣ Saïd Business School 🎓 Modern glass-and-stone architecture—perfect for MBA aspirants! 🍽️ Food Picks ☕ The Handle Bar Café: Avocado toast + flat white in a bike-themed hideout. 🍨 G&D’s Ice Cream: Local legend—try "Oxford Blue" (honey & vanilla)! 💡 Pro Tips Check college hours (varies daily!). Comfy shoes >>> Cobblestones are brutal. Golden hours: 10 AM or 4 PM for soft, filter-free light. #OxfordDayTrip #HarryPotterPilgrimage #UKTravel