The Bodleian Library is the main research library of the University of Oxford. It is also a copyright deposit library and its collections are used by scholars from around the world. But what is perhaps most spectacular is the stunning architecture that hides the vast underground caverns of literature it has to be seen to be believed. The library is a truly unique example of Oxford architecture.

Opening Times
Please see the website for details

Contact Details
Tel: 01865 277180 Fax: 01865 277105 Email: admissions@bodley.ox.ac.uk.

Address
Broad Street, Oxford, OX1 3BG

Website
The Bodleian Library

The Ashmolean Museum of Art and Archaeology is a museum of the University of Oxford. Founded in 1683 it is one of the oldest public museums in the world and an example of the fine architecture one can see in this University city. Exhibitions change from season to season but you can be sure of learning something new with each visit.

You can currently enjoy the following exhibitions:

Treasures of the Ashmolean - an exhibition of over 200 of the museums finest objects displayed together in one room.

Chinese prints 1950-2006 - an exhibition reflecting the momentous changes in the Peoples republic of China over the last 50 years.

Plus family activities, lunch time talks and special events organised throughout the year.

Opening Times
Open: Tuesday to Saturday 10am to 5pm Sunday 12pm to 5pm Bank holidays: 10am to 5pm Closed: Monday Easter Opening: 6, 7, April 10am to 5pm 8 April 12pm to 5pm 9 April 10am to 5pm Closes for the St Giles Fair: 2 to 4 September 2007 Admission free.

Contact Details
Tel: (01865) 278000 Fax: (01865) 278018

Address
Beaumont Street, Oxford, OX1 2PH

Website
The Ashmoleum Museum

This long, narrow pub is where Tolkien, C.S Lewis and other Inklings used to drink for 30 years or so. Sunday lunches are excellent.

Opening Times
Opening times: Mon-Thu 11am-11pm, Fri and Sat 11am-11.30pm, Sun 12-10.30pm. Food served:12-9pm daily

Contact Details
Tel: 01865 302925

Address
49, St. Giles, Oxford, Oxfordshire OX1 3LU

Website
The Eagle and Child

The University of Oxford Botanic Garden is the oldest botanic garden in Great Britain and is the only botanical gardens in oxford. Throughout its three hundred and eighty year history the botanic gardens has continually evolved and developed to the point that today it is recognised as a classic yet contemporary botanic garden at the heart of the University and City of Oxford. For fans of literary fantasy, the gardens also offer insight into the books by Lewis Carol and JRR Tolkien, authors of Alice in Wonderland and The Lord of the Rings. Both authors are said to have gained inspiration from the Botanic Gardens.

Interesting Facts
The Oxford Botanic Gardens contain over 7 thousand types of plant, making it the most diverse yet compact collection of plants in the world.

Opening Times
The Oxford botanic gardens are open from 9am to between 4 and 6pm, depending on the time of year. Please check using contact details for the botanical gardens above.

Contact Details
Tel: 01865 286 690

Address
Rose Lane, Oxford OX1 4AZ

Website
The Botanic Gardens

One of the more attractive Oxford colleges, boasting some truly stunning works of architecture. The college was also the location for the Harry Potter films, a must see for all Harry Potter fans, and home to author Lewis Caroll in his student days. Christ Church, founded in 1546, appears to be one of the more aristocratic colleges, producing thirteen British Prime Ministers, more than any other college in Oxford or Cambridge college. Christ Church is also the only college in England that is also a cathedral, which also boasts the world famous Christ Church choir.

Interesting Facts
Every evening at 9:05pm the Christ Church bell (Great Tom) chimes 101 times. Why 9:05pm? Well this is 9:00pm Oxford time, Oxford is 1°ree; 15' 24" west of Greenwich. Why 101 chimes? Christ Church was founded with 101 students in 1524, the bell rings once for each student to tell them to return to the College before the gates are locked.

Opening Times
Every day except Christmas Day, Mon to Sat 9am to 5.30pm, Sun 1pm to 5.30pm Last admittance 4.30 Christ Church Cathedral closes at 5pm, for special services see church website. Large parties may be split. Advanced booking is not required, except for special behind the scenes tours, for which an additional fee is payable.

Address
St Aldates, OX1 1DP

Cost
4.50 adult, 3.50 seniors, student, children

Website
Christ Church

A lovely expanse of countryside within the confines of Oxford city, with walks down by the riverside where one can watch the rowing clubs training. Matthew Pinsent, the British Rowing Olympic Gold Medalist, would have graced this stretch of river with his skills.

Website
Christ Church Meadow

This is a popular outdoor summer venue (right on the river, heatlamps available), much frequented by students. It may get busy around times of rowing events!! The Head of the River has 12 hotel rooms if you dont feel up to staggering home.

Opening Times
Opening Time: 11.30am - 11pm; Sun 12 noon - 10.30pm Food served:daily: 12 noon - 9pm; Sun: 12 noon - 10.30pm

Contact Details
Tel: 01865 721600 Fax: 01865 726158 E-mail: headoftheriver@fullers.co.uk

Address
Folly Bridge,St Aldates, Oxford,OX1 4LB

Website
Head of the River

A ride through the history of Oxford university a taste of the dark ages through to the modern day! See what life was like studying in medieval times with no lighting and little heating! Imagine what student life was like studying next to the hilarious Rowan Atkinson otherwise known as Mr. Bean! Magnus Magnusson provides the commentary and, for younger visitors, an entertaining children?s commentary is available. Commentaries are also available in French, German, Italian, Spanish and Japanese. The Children?s Literature Celebration exhibition explores Oxford?s many connections with popular authors such as C S Lewis and J R R Tolkien, whilst our interactive exhibition Innovate lets you quiz world-leading experts from Oxford University on modern day issues using touch screen technology.

Interesting Facts
Adult £7.25 Child (5 to 15 years) £5.25 Senior Citizen £5.95 Student (with proof of identity) £5.95

Tour Facts
The Oxford Story is a fun journey into Oxford's past, focused on the role the University has played in the development of the city through the ages.

Opening Times
The Oxford Story is open every day except Christmas Day. Jan to Jun & Sep to Dec 10.00 till 16.30 Mon to Sat 11.00 till 16.30 Sun Jul to Aug 09.30 till 17.00 Daily

Contact Details
Tel: 01865 728822

Address
The Oxford Story, 6 Broad Street, Oxford OX1 3AJ

Website
The Oxford Story