Oxford University Day Trip Guide❗️ (With Map Route to Avoid Detours)

A visit to the University of Oxford is a must on any UK trip! Arrive at Oxford Station (1hr from London). Pro tip: Book via Trainpal for cheaper tickets (refunds only in-app; unavailable in China). 🚶‍♂️ Follow This Route for Maximum Efficiency: 1️⃣ Oxford Castle & Prison 🏰 1,000-year-old Norman castle turned prison. Step into medieval history! 2️⃣ George St. 🍽️ Lunch break! Packed with restaurants after your morning castle tour. 3️⃣ Broad St. 🛍️ Harry Potter & university merch galore—kids (and adults) will love it! 4️⃣ Balliol College 📜 One of Oxford’s oldest colleges (founded 1263). Just left off Broad St. 5️⃣ Trinity College 🎓 Founded 1555; produced 3 UK PMs. Walk-in tickets: £4. 6️⃣ Blackwell’s Bookshop 📚 Legendary academic bookstore (across from Trinity). A bibliophile’s dream! 7️⃣ Museum of the History of Science 🔭 Tiny but fascinating—just 20m past Blackwell’s. 8️⃣ Bodleian Library & Bridge of Sighs 🏛️ Oldest library (1602) + the iconic Bridge of Sighs (1914). 9️⃣ Radcliffe Camera 📖 Stunning dome library (students-only). Connects underground to the Bodleian. 🔟 All Souls College 💰 Oxford’s richest & most exclusive (only 80 grad students!). 1️⃣1️⃣ St. Mary’s Church ⛪ Climb the tower (£5) for Oxford’s best views! Then stroll High St.—called "the world’s greatest street." 1️⃣2️⃣ Christ Church College ⚡ Hogwarts’ Great Hall filming location! Check opening times online. 1️⃣3️⃣ Westgate Shopping Centre 🛒 Dinner & shopping before heading back to the station. 🔍 Pro Tips: Wear comfy shoes—Oxford’s cobblestones are charming but unforgiving! Book Christ Church tickets early (they sell out!). #TravelGuide #UKTravel #Oxford #OxfordUniversity #DayTrip #HarryPotter 📍✨