Oxford, The City of Dreaming Spires, is famous for its University and place in history.
There are plenty of things to do in this ancient and modern city.
Whether its visiting one of the many historic buildings, golden-stone colleges, clustered around medieval streets, going out for a drink or a meal,
take in a show or shopping till you drop, Oxford has it all.
We drove nearly an hour from London to Oxford, parked the car at Thornhill park and ride which costs £2 up to eleven hours. Wow! And it's about 15 minutes away from Oxford City Centre and two return tickets for the bus is only £4.80. We were starving when we arrived so we grabbed something to eat from Wasabi. (One of my favourite Japanese restaurants here in the UK). The best way to see Oxford is on foot and our first stop is the Oxford Castle. I felt like I've gone back in time on this Norman castle's medieval remains and the 900-year-old crypt. Then we climbed up the steps to the top of St. George's Tower overlooking the city.
The Bridge of Sighs is one of the city's landmarks, a skyway joining two parts of Hertford College over New College Lane.
Radcliffe Square is the heart of the University, formed by a trio of great architectural gems: the medieval University Church of St Mary the Virgin, Bodleian Library and the Palladian-style Radcliffe Camera.
The circular dome and drum of the Radcliffe Camera provides one of Oxford's most iconic sights, and is a distinctive landmark in a city full of distinctive landmarks! 
It's not just Oxford's old favourites that are worth a visit but some newer attractions as well. Some of Oxford's parks, gardens and rivers are just as worth visiting as its buildings and museums.
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