48 Hours in Oxford - What To Do And See, Oxford, England
Though one of my close friends lived in Oxford for several years, it actually took me a long time to visit. I had been to the University city once before, but strangely, I can hardly remember it (and no, before you ask, alcohol was not involved). During another brief stint at home in Ireland, I knew this would be my best chance to visit and finally see the beautiful place properly. Oxford always brings to mind old-school architecture, robed scholars laden with books, boating on the Thames, certain TV series my parents loved and of course… Harry Potter. How could anyone resist this place?
I by no means covered everything there is to see and do in Oxford during my two days there, but I’m pretty happy with what I did see. Here are seven ways to explore Oxford and see what all the fuss is about!
Didn’t get that all-important letter when you turned 11? Yeah, me neither. Well now you can make up for it by visiting not one, but two locations used in the filming of the Harry Potter series. As part of the guided tour, you can visit beautiful tiered rooms behind heavy wooden doors, see the medieval Duke Humfrey’s library (a.k.a. the Hogwarts library, minus the screaming book), and the Divinity Room, where Ron was thoroughly mortified by having to dance with Professor McGonagall. Even non-HP aficionados will enjoy the stunning architecture and rich history of the college. ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).
I by no means covered everything there is to see and do in Oxford during my two days there, but I’m pretty happy with what I did see. Here are seven ways to explore Oxford and see what all the fuss is about!
Didn’t get that all-important letter when you turned 11? Yeah, me neither. Well now you can make up for it by visiting not one, but two locations used in the filming of the Harry Potter series. As part of the guided tour, you can visit beautiful tiered rooms behind heavy wooden doors, see the medieval Duke Humfrey’s library (a.k.a. the Hogwarts library, minus the screaming book), and the Divinity Room, where Ron was thoroughly mortified by having to dance with Professor McGonagall. Even non-HP aficionados will enjoy the stunning architecture and rich history of the college. ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).
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Guide Name: 48 Hours in Oxford - What To Do And See
Guide Location: England » Oxford
Guide Type: Self-guided Walking Tour (Insider Tips)
Author: Dearbhaile Ni Dhubhghaill
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Guide Location: England » Oxford
Guide Type: Self-guided Walking Tour (Insider Tips)
Author: Dearbhaile Ni Dhubhghaill
Read it on Author's Website: https://www.thiswildlifeofmine.com/48-hours-oxford/
Sight(s) Featured in This Guide:
- Bodleian Library
- Duke Humfrey’s library
- Radcliffe Camera
- University Church of St. Mary the Virgin
- Carfax Tower
- St. Michael at the North Gate
- Christchurch Meadow
- Oxford Covered Market
- Central Backpackers Hostel
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