The Best Oxfordshire Attractions & Activities

Blenheim Palace in Oxfordshire is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and the birthplace of Sir Winston Churchill. This grand Baroque estate features lavish interiors, vast landscaped gardens, and parkland designed by Capability Brown.

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

Cotswold Wildlife Park near Burford combines a stately home setting with diverse animal habitats. Giraffes, rhinos, lemurs, and lions roam spacious enclosures amid landscaped gardens and parkland.

Diddly Squat Farm Shop in Chadlington, Oxfordshire, offers produce from Jeremy Clarkson’s farm. Its shelves brim with local food, seasonal goods, and quirky farm-themed items celebrating British countryside life.

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

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

Abingdon County Hall, a grand 17th-century building designed by Christopher Kempster, stands proudly in the market square. Now a museum, it tells the story of Abingdon’s rich history.

Banbury Museum, beside the Oxford Canal, explores the town’s history from the Civil War to modern industry. Exhibits include local trades, costume, fine art and the story of the famous Banbury Cross, with family-friendly interactive displays.

Bloxham Village Museum, housed in the old courthouse by St Mary’s Church, offers changing exhibitions on local life, crafts and history. This small, volunteer-run museum highlights the heritage and character of the Oxfordshire village.