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Things to do in West Oxfordshire District

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Explore Oxford University with Oxford Alumni

Step into centuries of history with a real Oxford student as your guide.

4.94 out of 5 average rating, 298 reviews

Escape to Oxford and explore its rich history

Explore 1000 years of the city's history with Escape to Oxford's award winning five-star walking tours.

4.92 out of 5 average rating, 582 reviews

Oxford: Stories, Secrets & Sights Walking Tour

Wander the historic streets of Oxford, admire stunning architecture, uncover hidden gems, explore ancient colleges and markets, and hear stories of its rich university traditions and famous authors.

5 out of 5 average rating, 5 reviews

Sheepdog Experience

An immersive sheepdog experience in West Oxfordshire. Learn how sheepdogs are trained and discover the bond between dog and handler. Enjoy time for questions, photos, working the dogs yourself.

4.99 out of 5 average rating, 171 reviews

Explore the Cotswolds with an expert local guide

Join me, Nathan, a Cotswolds native, as I guide you through historic villages and rolling hills whilst sharing fascinating facts and stories about the UK's largest 'Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty'

4.78 out of 5 average rating, 46 reviews

Explore Oxford On An Alumni-Led University Walk

Visit colleges, hear student stories and explore Oxford’s rich academic history.

4.96 out of 5 average rating, 114 reviews

Introduction to the Potters Wheel, North Cotswolds

Learn the fundamentals of pot throwing in our relaxed countryside studio setting. Full demonstration of techniques, structured step-by-step tuition & full support throughout the workshop.

5 out of 5 average rating, 17 reviews

Tolkien & C S Lewis Oxford lives walking tour

Follow in C. S. Lewis & Tolkien's footsteps as you wander Oxford. This tour includes £10 entry to Magdalen College. Note that Magdalen is closed for Christmas dates from about Dec 21 to Dec 31.

4.88 out of 5 average rating, 8 reviews

Harry Potter Oxford tour with Christ church entry

Visit Christ Church plus Divinity school filming locations (as and when Divinity school is open) for the Harry Potter series. Two hours average guided tour plus one hour self guided Christ church.

4.96 out of 5 average rating, 89 reviews

Oxford time travel tour

Travel through Oxford's exciting history from Saxon origins to present day. * New * early morning tour - experience Oxford without the hustle and bustle, easy to imagine you are in the past!

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Forge silver stacking rings with a jeweller

Forge your own silver stacking rings using traditional jewellery-making techniques. Shape, solder, and finish each ring with expert guidance while creating handcrafted pieces to take home.

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Forge wedding bands with a jeweller

Create your own wedding bands in a Cotswolds jewellery workshop. Learn traditional metalsmithing techniques and craft lasting symbols of commitment with expert guidance.

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Unlock the secrets of Oxford

Walk the old town with an expert guide and hear how the fortress, university and prison shaped the city’s early streets.

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Needle craft unique characters

Using pure natural wool. Enjoy learning simple techniques, shaping soft fibres, and relaxing in a friendly space where you can meet new people, share ideas while making beautiful handmade pieces

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Stroll regency gems with a culture guide

Walk Imperial Gardens, the Promenade and Montpellier with the founder of a local history channel, pausing for coffee or tea and tailored tips.

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Oxford Highlights & Divinity School

Step inside the Divinity School with a seasoned walking guide, then move through St. Michael’s tower, the Sheldonian, the Bodleian and the Bridge of Sighs.

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Private Tour of Oxford's Landmarks

Discover Oxford’s charm with a local, crafting your perfect route through iconic sites like Radcliffe Camera and Christchurch Cathedral.

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Bonbon Making Experience

Create your own hand-painted chocolates using naturally coloured cocoa butters, shell the moulds and fill them with praline, ganache and caramel. Take home what you make, usually about 30-40 pieces.

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Make Your Own Chocolate Advent Calendars

Give the gift of hand made chocolate this year and box them up using an Advent Calendar to celebrate 12 Days of Christmas. You'll take away 2 advent calendars to gift or keep for yourself.

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Discover Oxford University like an insider

Meet student ambassadors and admission officers to understand entry requirements and student life in Oxford.