Oxford Tour - Day Three

Itinerary for Day Three

If you are considering spending three days in Oxford then you may wish to see some of the nearby attractions. One of the most popular day trips is to Woodstock a small market town close to Oxford accessible by car or bus from the centre which is also home to Blenheim Palace. For information on what are considered the best hotels in Oxford or perhaps more reasonable bed and breakfasts click the links.

The tour below is a suggested Itinerary following on from our two day tour.

If you have a special interest or would like to combine items from the different tours why not use our tour planner. Simply select items from the relevant folders to put on the map and then printing out your own guide. To give it a try just click here - you can always come back to the prepared guides!

Port Meadow

Englands oldest and largest continous meadow. Recorded in the Domesday book of 1086 and covering 400 acres. Horses, cattle, geese wander in this great water meadow. Ideal for a picnic but be aware that it can be flooded at certain times of the year particularly after heavy rain.

Interesting Facts
Port meadow is common grazing land and can be used by anyone who wishes to put their animals out to graze.

Opening Times
Always open.

History of Science

The Museum of the History of Science houses an unrivalled collection of historic scientific instruments in the world s oldest surviving purpose built museum building the Old Ashmolean on Broad Street Oxford

Opening Times
Tuesday - Friday 12.00 - 17.00, Saturday 10.00 - 17.00, Sunday 14.00 - 17.00. Closed on Mondays.

Contact Details
(+44) [0]1865 277280

Address
Museum of the History of Science, Broad Street, Oxford, OX1 3AZ

Website
History of Science

The Turf Tavern

Old pub with two busy bars and 3 outdoor courtyards. Numbered among drunken poet Dylan Thomas haunts when in Oxford, this is truly a favourite amongst the student community.

Opening Times
Opening hours: Mon-Sat: 11-11pm, Sun 12-10:30pm.

Contact Details
Tel: 01865 243235

Address
4-7 Bath Place, Oxford, OX1 3SU

Website
The Turf Tavern

Worcester College

Worcester College was founded in 1714, but it was preceded by a learning institution in the late thirteenth century that was a college for Benedictine monks. The college buildings are a clever mixture of modern and old, and in fact there is a row of mediaevil cottages that are amongsth the oldest residential buildings in Oxford today. While Worcester is in the centre of Oxford today, it used to be on the edge of the city in tghe eighteenth century. As a result the college has been able to retain 26 acres of gardens, boasting a lovely duck pond and playing fields for all sports within college grounds - certainly a rarity in Oxford today.

Interesting Facts
Media mogul Rupert Murdoch was educated at Worcester College. His enterprising spirit and his aspirations in advertising showed through in his studnt role of selling advertising for the student newspaper, Cherwell.

Opening Times
2pm-5pm daily. Maximum eight people in a group.

Contact Details
Tel: 01865 278300

Address
Worcester College Oxford OX1 2HB

Cost
None

Website
Worcester College

News Cafe

The News Cafe is a traditional style operation in which entertainment posters and varied music keep the venue from resembling a tea room. The location is perfect for those looking for respite from the busy shopping crowds.

Interesting Facts
The News Cafe is great for travelers from around the world as one can find world news broadcasts from the TV and international newspapers.

Opening Times
Open between 9am and 10pm Mon - Sat

Contact Details
Tel: 01865 242317

Address
1 Ship Street, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX1 3DA

Website
News Cafe