Places to visit in Oxfordshire
If you have never been to the United Kingdom and you are considering making a trip sometime soon, make sure to include Oxfordshire in your planned agenda. Located in south eastern England, Oxfordshire is conveniently located close to many popular UK destinations such as London, Birmingham and Manchester however there is certainly enough to keep your interest for the entire time that you are there.
One of the first things you will notice is the abundance of colleges and Universities in Oxfordshire in fact depending on who you ask Oxfordshire could be considered as a college town where the likes of ‘All Souls College’ can be found. This stately and historical college has been in existence since the early to mid 14 hundreds and is high in its ranking for academic achievements
The very well known ‘Oxford University’ has called Oxfordshire its home for years and is a major destination for tourists that visit each year. The campus is intense in its size and claims to have in its midst buildings that are over seven hundred years old. Why it is called the ‘New college’ is anyone’s guess especially since it has been around since the early 14 hundreds but whether you go for the education or the statue of Sir Jacob Epstein, it is certainly worth the trip.
While a great portion of Oxfordshire is made up of colleges and universities it is certainly not all there is, in fact the ‘Oxford castle Unlocked’ is an excellent way to spend part of your day as you delve into this ex-prison and castle and its history of a thousand years. Learn about the lives of the inmates and their escape attempts which only caused further punishing experiences.
As your holiday progresses in Oxfordshire make it a point to stop by the ‘Carfax tower’ where the view around the town can only be described as spectacular. After a breathtaking view it is time to return to earth and learn some of the history of Oxfordshire with a quick hop over to the ‘Museum of Oxford’
With historical value of its own the ‘Sheldonian Theatre’ is the place to be if you are interested in public concerts or your desire is to witness one of the many college ceremonies that take place. Whether you decide that Oxfordshire interests you due to its academic achievements or its historic relevance remember to stop and smell the roses at the ‘University Botanic Gardens.’
