oxford

Witaj, oxford

Home to the oldest university in the English-speaking world (and the second-oldest in continuous operation on the planet), Oxford is more than a celebrated microcosm of academic scholarship: there's the splendid architecture, hefty literary heritage, and plenty more to fill an eventful few days.

Najlepsze rzeczy do zrobienia w oxford

Mnóstwo rzeczy do zrobienia i zobaczenia

Pokaż więcej

North Wall Arts Centre

North Wall Arts Centre is an award-winning multi-disciplinary arts centre containing a 200-seat theatre, an art gallery, and two studio spaces. It has been created for the advantage of emerging artists across a range of disciplines. It opened its doors in 2007 and was created from a former Victorian swimming pool. The centre has won several national awards for its innovative design.

Hobbs of Henley Ltd

Hobbs of Henley Ltd offers an extensive fleet of self-drive both electric and diesel powered boats for hire, as well as rowing boats and chauffeur-driven craft. It also offers some of the finest luxury passenger vessels on the Thames for both private charter and public trips. For the public river cruises you can choose between different themes such as "Traditional jazz cruises"," A two-hour sightseeing trip" or why not try the "The Best of British comedy cruise" with a buffet dinner?

Sulgrave Manor

Sulgrave Manor houses a wonderful collection of furniture and fabrics from the 16th century. It is a Tudor and Georgian manor house that once was the home of George Washington’s direct ancestors. Lawrence Washington, who bought the house in 1539 was a successful Northampton Wool Merchant. There is also a lovely garden, designed in the 1920s by Sir Reginald Blomfield and it still remains as a fine example of the formal English Style. Guided tours are provided of the house.

Oxford University Press Museum

The Oxford University Press Museum was founded in 1958 is considered the second-oldest and the largest university press in the world. It keeps traces of the historical publishing documentation of Oxford University from the fifteenth century to the present day. The museum notable displays are the books of Clarendon's 'History of the Great Rebellion', the first edition of 'Alice in Wonderland', and the evolution of the 'Oxford English Dictionary'.

Najlepsze rzeczy do zrobienia w oxford

Wybrana rekomendacja dla Ciebie

Szukaj pobytów