Oxfordshire Sightseeing, Attractions & Activities Guide

this magnificent eighteenth century palace featuring formal gardens, arboretum and lake, was the birthplace of Sir Winston Churchill

museum of art and archeology, founded in 1683, with world famous collections from Egyptian mummies to contemporary art

lose yourself along the 200ft long herbaceous border, formal knot and rose garden, waterlily canal or riverside walk. Has a wide range of year round events, including arts and crafts and gardening courses

The main research library of the University of Oxford, and one of the oldest of its kind in Europe

17th century Baroque building, former county hall, now housing local museum containing exhibits on local history and archaeological displays as well as a programme of different exhibitions throughout the year

modern museum in canal-side location covering Banbury's local history and its canal heritage

Oxford's largest and grandest college, the backdrop to many Harry Potter scenes

one of the UK's largest zoological collections in the grounds of Bradwell Grove, in an impressive garden setting showcasing plant diversity

unique collection of Great Western Railway steam engines, rolling stock and artefacts based around original 1930s engine shed

the home of the Stonor family for over 850 years is closely associated with the religious struggles during Henry Vlllth's reign, with art and artefacts covering its long history

range of medieval buildings, the surviving part of the sixth wealthiest monastery in Britain comprising the former bakehouse, the Checker Hall (now converted into the Unicorn Theatre), the Checker and the Long Gallery

local village history museum, housed in former courthouse with a permanent collection and an annual temporary exhibition highlighting an aspect of the area