Oxford
With its medieval skyline of church spires, cobbled streets snaking through
the town and stately gardens adding a touch of greenery, this is a city
that perfectly blends old English charm with modern shopping streets and
a cutting-edge arts scene.
Perhaps the most famous landmark is its world renowned University
dating back to 1906, with an alumni that reads like a roll-call of history's
most notable literary science & political figures - C.S. Lewis, J.R.R.
Tolkien, Tony Blair and even Albert Einstein, have all walked the halls at
some point.
Beyond
the 38 colleges and numerous museums including the Ashmolean Museum which was founded in 1683 making it the oldest in the UK, there are an abundance of cafes shopping streets to wander round of course not forgetting exquisite Botanic gardens dating back to 1621.
Harry Potter fans will be keen to note the film set location for the now legendary Hogwart's Hall - 'Christ Church College'.
If you travel during the warmer summer months you can even try your hand at punting along the Cherwell River.
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