Blenheim Palace
Woodstock
this magnificent eighteenth century palace featuring formal gardens, arboretum and lake, was the birthplace of Sir Winston Churchill
Ashmolean Museum
Oxford
museum of art and archeology, founded in 1683, with world famous collections from Egyptian mummies to contemporary art
Waterperry Gardens
Nr Wheatley
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
Bodleian Library
Oxford
The main research library of the University of Oxford, and one of the oldest of its kind in Europe
Abingdon County Hall
Abingdon
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
Banbury Museum
Banbury
modern museum in canal-side location covering Banbury's local history and its canal heritage
Christ Church College
Oxford
Oxford's largest and grandest college, the backdrop to many Harry Potter scenes
Cotswold Wildlife Park
Burford
one of the UK's largest zoological collections in the grounds of Bradwell Grove, in an impressive garden setting showcasing plant diversity
Didcot Railway Centre
Didcot
unique collection of Great Western Railway steam engines, rolling stock and artefacts based around original 1930s engine shed
Stonor House & Park
Henley-on-Thames
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
Abingdon Abbey
Abingdon
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
Bloxham Village Museum
Banbury
local village history museum, housed in former courthouse with a permanent collection and an annual temporary exhibition highlighting an aspect of the area