Here’s your Oxford To-Do List | 15 Must-Do Little Things 📖✨

1️⃣ Read a book on the grass 🌿 Oxford is full of readers. There’s nothing more relaxing than enjoying a novel in a park or by the river on a sunny day. 2️⃣ Go for a morning run like a local 🏃‍♂️ Join the locals for a jog at Christ Church Meadow or University Park — perfect spots to start your day! 3️⃣ Alice fans — don’t miss Alice’s Shop 🐇 Lewis Carroll, author of Alice in Wonderland, was a math professor at Christ Church. Opposite the college, you’ll find this adorable themed shop full of souvenirs. 4️⃣ Try G&D’s handmade ice cream 🍦 They claim to serve “the world’s best ice cream” — and with three locations in Oxford, you have to taste it yourself! 5️⃣ Shop at Westgate Shopping Centre 🛍️ It might not be the main reason you visit Oxford, but if you need to shop or eat, this is the largest mall in the city. 6️⃣ Explore Oxford Castle & Prison 🏰 Discover ancient dungeons, courtrooms, and walls. Climb the mound for a unique view of Oxford’s spires! 7️⃣ Go treasure hunting in charity shops 🧸 British charity shops are full of hidden gems — from unique branded items to signed first editions. 8️⃣ Sip coffee with a landmark view ☕ Visit Vaults & Garden Café on the ground floor of St. Mary’s Church. Great coffee, scones, and a perfect shot with the Radcliffe Camera! 9️⃣ Stroll through the Botanic Garden 🌸 The oldest scientific garden in the UK and the third oldest in the world — a true paradise for plant lovers. 🔟 People-watch brilliant (and good-looking) students 👀🥰 Around every corner, you’ll find smart, stylish students — it’s basically an Oxford specialty! 1️⃣1️⃣ Hop on a double-decker bus 🚌 The fastest way to see the city? A sightseeing bus tour covering all the university highlights. 1️⃣2️⃣ Visit the Pitt Rivers Museum 🏺 Three floors packed with incredibly dense exhibits covering all eras of human existence. An anthropology lover’s dream. 1️⃣3️⃣ Have a pint at The Bear Inn 🍺 Oxford’s oldest pub, dating back to 1242. Every inch of the walls and ceiling is covered in memorabilia left by generations of students. 1️⃣4️⃣ Follow in Agatha Christie’s footsteps 🕵️‍♀️ Take bus X40 from Oxford to Wallingford, where the Queen of Crime lived for 40 years. A 5-mile walking trail traces her life there. 1️⃣5️⃣ Pay respects to J.R.R. Tolkien 🌹 If you’re a fan of The Lord of the Rings or The Hobbit, consider visiting his grave at Wolvercote Cemetery to leave flowers. #Oxford #OxfordTravel #UKTravel #UniversityLife 🇬🇧🎓📸