Lonely Planet Pocket Oxford & the Cotswolds

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• Publisher: Lonely Planet
• Year: 2019
• Print ISBN: 9781787016934
• eBook ISBN: 9781788685672

Lonely Planet: The world's leading travel guide publisher Lonely Planet's Pocket Oxford & the Cotswolds is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Wander the honey-toned streets of Oxford, follow in the footsteps of Betjeman and Wilde on a tour of Magdalen College and explore picture-perfect Cotswold villages - all with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of Oxford & the Cotswolds and begin your journey now! Inside Lonely Planet's Pocket Oxford & the Cotswolds: Full-colour maps and images throughout Highlights and itineraries help you tailor your trip to your personal needs and interests Insider tips to save time and money and get around like a local, avoiding crowds and trouble spots Essential info at your fingertips - hours of operation, phone numbers, websites, transit tips, prices Honest reviews for all budgets - eating, sleeping, sightseeing, going out, shopping, hidden gems that most guidebooks miss Free, convenient pull-out map (included in print version) User-friendly layout with helpful icons, and organised by neighbourhood to help you pick the best spots to spend your time Covers Oxford, the Cotswolds, and more The Perfect Choice: Lonely Planet's Pocket Oxford & the Cotswolds is our colourful, easy to use and handy guide that literally fits in your pocket, providing on-the-go assistance for those seeking the best sights and experiences on a short visit or weekend away. Looking for more extensive coverage? Check out Lonely Planet's England guide for an in-depth look at all the country has to offer. About Lonely Planet: Lonely Planet is a leading travel media company and the world's number one travel guidebook brand, providing both inspiring and trustworthy information for every kind of traveller since 1973. Over the past four decades, we've printed over 145 million guidebooks and grown a dedicated, passionate global community of travellers. You'll also find our content online, and in mobile apps, video, 14 languages, nine international magazines, armchair and lifestyle books, ebooks, and more. 'Lonely Planet guides are, quite simply, like no other.' - New York Times 'Lonely Planet. It's on everyone's bookshelves, it's in every traveller's hands. It's on mobile phones. It's on the Internet. It's everywhere, and it's telling entire generations of people how to travel the world.' - Fairfax Media (Australia)eBook Features: (Best viewed on tablet devices and smartphones) Downloadable PDF and offline maps prevent roaming and data charges Effortlessly navigate and jump between maps and reviews Add notes to personalise your guidebook experience Seamlessly flip between pages Bookmarks and speedy search capabilities get you to key pages in a flash Embedded links to recommendations' websites Zoom-in maps and images Inbuilt dictionary for quick referencing Important Notice: The digital edition of this book may not contain all of the images found in the physi

Central Oxford

Back in the 13th century the majestic medieval buildings that still grace Oxford today were encircled by a fortified wall, within a very compact area. Oxford’s main sights are consequently very close to each other indeed – perfect for sightseers. So much of the city’s daily life remains focused upon this small core that it’s also filled with cafes, bars, restaurants and shops.

Start your day with a tour of the venerable Bodleian Library. Everyone visits its breathtaking Divinity School and sumptuous Duke Humfrey’s Library; some also include the glorious Radcliffe Camera. Then admire selected Bodleian treasures in the Weston Library. After lunch outside Vaults & Garden, dip into All Souls or Merton, then head south to explore Christ Church, and stroll through its riverside meadow. Savour an early-evening pint at the Head of the River before a modern bistro dinner at Turl Street Kitchen, then while away the evening in more of Oxford’s legendary pubs, starting with the rambling Turf Tavern.

Radcliffe Camera | JOE DANIEL PRICE / GETTY IMAGES ©

Getting There & Around

Oxford’s town centre is less than 10 minutes’ walk east from the train station, while its bus station is on its northwestern edge, immediately south of Jericho.

Buses X13 and X3 connect High St with the train station, and head east across Magdalen Bridge. Bus 5 runs between St Aldate’s, Westgate Shopping Centre and the train station, and serves Cowley Rd.

Top SightsChrist Church

Thanks to its magnificent buildings, illustrious history and role in the Harry Potter movies, Christ Church is Oxford’s most visited college. Established in 1525, it’s the university’s largest college, if you include its bucolic meadow, and boasts Oxford’s grandest quad, as well as its own cathedral and art gallery. Victorian-era don Lewis Carroll immortalised the dean’s daughter in Alice in Wonderland.

PRISMA BY DUKAS / GETTY IMAGES ©

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adult/child Jul & Aug £10/9, Sep-Jun £8/7

h10am-5pm Mon-Sat, from 2pm Sun, last admission 4.15pm

yTop Tips

AAlways say ‘Christ Church’, not ‘Christ Church College’.

AArrive early to avoid queues.

AThe Great Hall frequently closes to visitors at lunchtime (noon–2pm).

AThere’s no charge to visit the Cathedral for prayer or services.

AAccess to Christ Church Meadow is free, from dawn to dusk.

AFree tours explore the Picture Gallery at 2.30pm on Monday.

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Table of contents

• Table of Contents
• Welcome to Oxford & the Cotswolds
• Top Sights
• Eating
• Four Perfect Days
• Need to Know
• Central Oxford
• Cowley Road & Southeast Oxford
• Jericho & the Science Area
• Blenheim Palace
• Chipping Norton & the Central Cotswolds
• Chipping Campden
• Stratford-upon-Avon
• Broadway & the Northwest Cotswolds
• Burford & the Southeast Cotswolds
• Vale of the White Horse
• Cirencester & the Southwest Cotswolds
• Survival Guide
• Behind the Scenes
• Our Writer