{"id":4548,"date":"2026-10-15T16:06:27","date_gmt":"2026-10-15T14:06:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.brightside-travel.com\/guides\/que-faire-a-oxford\/"},"modified":"2026-10-16T13:44:42","modified_gmt":"2026-10-16T11:44:42","slug":"things-to-do-in-oxford","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.brightside-travel.com\/en\/guides\/things-to-do-in-oxford\/","title":{"rendered":"Things to do in Oxford: colleges, museums and tips"},"content":{"rendered":"

You are wondering What to do in Oxford<\/strong> Just an hour from London, the oldest university in the English-speaking world reveals its colleges, libraries, and Harry Potter filming locations. From free museums to boat trips, here are our favorite sights and tips for enjoying the city.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In short:<\/strong> In Oxford, first admire the Radcliffe Camera and visit the Bodleian Library, then Christ Church College, whose dining hall inspired that of Hogwarts. Next, discover the free Ashmolean Museum, the Bridge of Sighs, and the Covered Market, before a boat trip on the River Cherwell. Oxford is about an hour from London by train: one day is enough, two are ideal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Things to do in Oxford: the must-see attractions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The Radcliffe Camera and the Bodleian Library<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

With its dome, the Radcliffe Camera is the symbol of Oxford. It is part of the Bodleian Library, one of the oldest libraries in Europe. guided tours<\/a> They allow you to discover the Divinity School, which served as Hogwarts' infirmary in the films.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Christ Church<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

It's the largest college in Oxford. Its refectory, the Great Hall, inspired the Great Hall at Hogwarts, and its staircase appears in the films. The college also houses a cathedral, which is unique in Oxford. Be aware, however, that the Great Hall sometimes closes to visitors during mealtimes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The colleges and the Bridge of Sighs<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The university comprises over thirty colleges, some of which can be visited for a small entrance fee. Don't miss, for example, the Bridge of Sighs, a footbridge connecting two buildings of Hertford College, or the gardens of Magdalen College on the banks of the River Cherwell.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Free museums<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The Ashmolean Museum, opened in 1683, is one of the oldest public museums in the world, and admission is free. Nearby, the Natural History Museum and the Pitt Rivers Museum, also free, house amazing collections.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Views of the city<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

To admire Oxford's "dreaming spires," climb to the top of the tower of St. Mary's University Church, opposite the Radcliffe Camera. Carfax Tower, at the central crossroads, also offers a beautiful view.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Experiences to have in Oxford<\/h2>\n\n\n\n