About the City:
Oxford , also called lovingly “The City of Dreaming Spires”, is located in Oxfordshire in Southeast England. Home to the oldest English speaking university--the Oxford University, it’s also an industrial city unlike its competitor Cambridge, with major car manufacturers located here.
History of Oxford dates back to the time when it was occupied by Saxons, then called “Oxanforda”. In the 10 th century, it was an important military frontier between the two kingdoms. The University of Oxford was first mentioned in the records of 12 th century but Oxford’s earliest college was University College started in the year of 1249. With notable tourist attractions of Churches, Museums and Universities, the city of Oxford gives a total traveling experience to everyone visiting this amazing city.
Tourist Attractions:
Oxford University is a must see in Oxford, which is not just the best university even today but also the oldest English speaking university in the world. Many colleges are located within Oxford University with each having some distinct quality about it. Hertford College is known for educating many leading figures like John Donne, the 17 th Century poet, Thomas Hobbs, a political philosopher etc. Jesus College is the only Oxford College that dates back to the times of Queen Elizabeth I.
Take a trip down the memory lane and enjoy historic and artistic connections of Oxford at its various museums and art galleries. Pitt-Rivers Museum, which was founded in 1884, showcases various archaeological and ethnographic objects from all over the world. Enjoy diverse collection of 20 th century arts and cultures from Russia, China, and Japan etc at Museum of Modern Art. To enjoy nature at its peak, visit peaceful and scenic places like Port Meadow and South Park.
Bodleian Library that was founded in the year 1602 is regarded as a masterpiece of English Gothic Architecture and is one of the oldest libraries in Europe. And today, it serves as main research library for the University of Oxford. If days gleam in this city, nights glow here with night clubs like the Bear Tavern, the Kings Arms and the White Horse.
Close Destination:
There are lot of places neighboring to the city of Oxford that provide perfect holidaying and relaxing spots for tourists and visitors. Located few miles from Oxford is Woodstock where Blenheim Palace was a home to Duke Marlborough and the birth place of Sir Winston Churchill. Apart from that, there are beautiful scenic gardens like Formal Gardens, Butterfly House, Adventure Playground and Train to spend the day relaxing and picnicking.
Some of the other neighboring places to Oxford include Mapledurham House, River and Rowing Museum Stratford Saye House, Wellington Country Park in Henley-on- Thames and Broughton Castle in Banbury.
Booking:
Traveling to Oxford whether for education or for a pleasure trip or even for a business travel, could be arranged easily over the internet by booking with any major airlines or any other travel web site and could even be booked with travel agents. From India, airlines fly to London Heathrow airport from where connection could be made to Oxford. Some major airlines include British Airways, Air India, North West Airways, and Cathay Pacific etc.
Moving in, and around the city could also be booked in advance over the internet by hiring a car or van. For traveling the whole city of Oxford, the smart traveler way is travel by buses, rail or taxis that would be able to take you throughout the whole city, street by street. Oxford is well connected with other near by areas of England by M40motorway, train services and Oxford canal that connects it to River Thames.
Accommodation:
Staying in the city of Oxford could also be booked over the internet before hand and many discounts or lodging coupons could be availed while doing so. Other than discounted rates available over the internet, choice of hotels or other accommodation options could be based on preferred location the hotel class and the budget. Also Bed & Breakfasts and serviced apartments are available to stay at.
Hotel Rates and Charges:
For staying at a two to three star accommodation, price range could be £40 to £70, where as if staying at a four star hotel, cost could range between £90 and £140. Serviced apartments are available all over the city which could either be 2 bedrooms, 3 bedrooms or even 4 bedrooms which can accommodate 1-8 people. For a 2 to 3berdooms apartment, price range could be £100 to £250 and for a four bedroom apartment, price range comes in between £200 and £500. Bed & Breakfast Inns could be well in the range of £60 to £100.
Lodging:
Lodging facilities are provided by all accommodations in Oxford to offer a comfortable stay along with beautiful scenic views. Hotel facilities include dry cleaning and valet services, 24hours porter service, mini bar in each room with refrigerator, fitness facilities like gym, health club with sauna room, steam room, spa providing beauty treatments and barber services and business facilities like meeting rooms etc.
Serviced Apartments offer an exclusive stay in Oxford that provide various services like good and central location, living room with dining table and chairs, comfortable sofa set, TV with DVD player and stereo system; kitchen is well equipped with all electrical appliances like dishwasher, microwave and all kitchen ware; bedrooms are equipped with comfortable bed with beautifully designed linen and spacious cupboards.
Amazing and amusing Facts about the city:
Oxford is the home of precious and unique buildings, as Ashmolean Museum of Art and Archaeology, which was founded in 1683, is a part of University of Oxford, and one of the oldest public museums in the whole world. Another unique building is University Church of St. Mary the Virgin that is one of the oldest university buildings in the world and a superb example of Church Architecture from the 13the century.
Whether just exploring beautiful gardens or strolling along the river or just laying back and enjoying the mystical moments, Oxford always has more to offer and is truly a wonderful tourist destination.
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