A beautiful church in the heart of Oxford. Take a moment of peace to light a candle. You can climb…read moreto the top of the Tower for $6. There might be a queue for this but you don't pay until you get through the line. This makes it easy to change your mind if you don't want to wait.

What a stunning church, made in the 13th century and located right in the heart of Oxford. The…read morearchitecture from the outside and inside is stunningly breathtaking. There is also a cafe located here and also a tower, where I believe you can climb to the top and see much more of the sights of Oxford from its peak. It is the centre from which the University of Oxford grew and its parish consists almost exclusively of university and college buildings.

It was a rainy day in Oxford but we forged ahead even though we had to walk 1/2 mile to the the…read moremental hospital to catch our taxi because aforementioned hotel blockade. Wow doing the media headset tour was a great addition to the tour. Seeing the Tom Quad and the famous dining hall that's in the Harry Potter movie was amazing. The cathedral was breathtaking; you could just feel and smell the history of this religious place.

Takes up a whole city block! They try to charge you £15 to enter which is way to steep. Tell them…read morethat you are not a tourist and you are there for a purpose and you can enter without having to pay. Of course leave a nice donation while inside. The courtyard reminds me of some I have seen in Spain and Portugal. The opening hours are limited, so plan ahead.

I just love finding big empty spaces in bustling cities and Christ Church meadow is a particularly…read morebeautiful example. It seems pretty unspoilt and natural, although it can get pretty busy in summer. It's best first thing in the morning or just before dusk, when the sun can be seen rising or setting over the countryside or the magnificent backdrop of Christ Church. The Cherwell and Isis surround it and there's no better way to spend a summer day in Oxford than to take a picnic and laze around by the river in the sun watching the cows graze. There are various rules, such as no bikes, which adds to the tranquility, but also serves as a reminder that this isn't actually a piece of wilderness, but a controlled tourist area in Oxford. Still, the rules seem sensible and considerate towards the wildlife. I'm really grateful the college hasn't tried to commercialise the meadow at all. You can access the meadow through the Memorial Garden on St Aldates, a gate next to the Botanic Gardens or a gate between Merton and Corpus Christi on Meron Lane. Make sure you don't get locked in after sunset!

Choose a long, hot summer day (if we ever get another one)…read more... ...take the Salters Steamer from Abingdon into Oxford. Refresh yourself and gird your loins at the 'Head of the River', then take a leisurely stroll through Christchurch Meadow It's beautiful, quiet, and completely unspoilt by the city around it. Take a loved one, sit on the grass and just watch the world go by. The perfect summer day, and the perfect place to sit and escape the daily grind. Lovely.

Great merchandise and even better staff. A must see in Oxford if your in town. Would come againread more

It is a tiny store, but there is quite a bit in there. I found some things in store that the online…read morestore said was out of stock, so that worked out. However, some things were a bit pricey. It is really neat to visit just for the history if you like Alice in Wonderland.

First off, let me mention that I am in no way a religious person. However, this church has a lovely…read morelocation and its garden offers relief from the bustle of the city centre. There is also a series of lectures being offered at the chuch on Thursday lunchtimes, on the subject of nature and its links with literature.

I came here to listen to a debate about Richard Dawkins' book 'The God Delusion'. The place was…read morecompletely crammed, and it's a big church. The acoustics were fine inside the main church, but there were so many people there that many had to sit in the corridor, where it was hard to hear. This might prove awkward for mothers who have to take their children outside during a service, but in general I can't really criticise it for that! Still, it can serve as a warning to get there early if you're going to a popular discussions. The facilities are good and modern with easy accessible toilets and clear directions. There's a room to linger in before/after services/discussions, and the corridors are bright and cheerful. It's nice to have a centre sort of attached to the church itself. The people there are very warm and welcoming and I know many people who have close friends at the church. When I went there was a homeless man there, made to feel very welcome and equal. It's nice to find such warmth and humility in the city.

Also called "Oxford Oratory" as it is run by the Oratorian Fathers. The liturgy is very high with…read moreeven weekly Sunday masses celebrated in the Old Tridentine rite. Music is excellent and the quality of sermons also very high. You go to the Oratory however to follow the liturgy on your own, or listen to sacred music if that's what you like, but not to make friends. This is partly due to the mostly transient nature of the congregation but also to a rather distant approach by the religious community in charge.

St Lawrence lies at the end of the village, next to the modern offices of the Diocese of Oxford…read more The largely 12th century church has a pretty wooded churchyard with a much-weathered 14th century cross. History The church guide claims that the oldest part of the church is chancel and suggests a possible pre-Conquest date: however, the earliest surviving details point to a foundation around 1100, with the tower added in in the 13th century and the porch in the 17th century. A restoration by John Macduff Derick in the 19th century replaced a much earlier and very narrow chancel arch with the present arch with flanking squints in the Norman style, which complement the south door. The Church The church consists of nave, chancel, porch and tower, with exterior walls are of rubble with ashlar dressings. The tower has a simple pyramidal cap, and all is roofed with stone slates. The best architectural feature is the very fine 12th century south doorway, now inside the porch: this features elaborate zig-zag carving, scalloped capitals, red stone flanking columns and animal-head stops. Inside, the interior has a peculiar pale coloured limewash, which empgasises the white-washed chancel arch. The nave and chancel have an interesting collection of windows, covering the 12th to 16th centuries, including simple round-headed arches, Early English lancets, a 15th century east window with cinquefoil tracery and an unusual late 13th century window with lozenge tracery. There is a staircase in the north wall of the nave to a long-vanished rood screen. The furnishings include a lovely 15th century octagonal font, with different tracery designs on each face, and some nice monuments. The north-west nave window contains stained glass fragments brought from Ypres after the First World War. The church is open during the day in summer and there is a regular Sunday morning service.