Oxford Guides

Ten in-depth guides — for families, foodies, architecture and literary pilgrims, runners and budget visitors, plus Oxford's markets, punting, events calendar and May Morning.

Oxford for Families

Dinosaurs, punting, Alice in Wonderland, and rainy-day museums. Everything you need for a family day out.

Oxford for Architecture Lovers

From medieval cloisters to Arne Jacobsen's modernism. A chronological tour through 800 years of building.

Oxford for Literary Pilgrims

Tolkien, Lewis, Pullman, Carroll, and Morse. Walk in the footsteps of Oxford's storytellers.

Oxford for Runners

Parkruns, river paths, Roger Bannister's track, and post-run pubs.

Oxford for Foodies

From Covered Market stalls to tasting menus. The best eating in Oxford by cuisine and budget.

Oxford for Budget Visitors

Free museums, budget pubs, cheap eats, and free college visits.

May Morning

Oxford's annual dawn celebration on 1 May. Where to stand, what to expect, and where to eat afterwards.

Oxford Markets

The Covered Market, Gloucester Green, North Parade, and community farmers' markets.

Punting in Oxford

Where to hire, which route to take, and how not to fall in.

Events Calendar 2026

The 20 events that define Oxford's year — May Morning, Eights Week, St Giles' Fair, and more.