The Bodleian Library is the main library for Oxford University. It is the second largest libray in…read moreEngland - second only to the British Library. Unfortunately it is is closed on Sunday which was our only day in Oxford. Consequently we weren't able to see the inside or take a tour of the library and got to see the exterior only. The architecture is magnificant and even the exterior is worth seeing.

What an amazing experience! We had a tour of the Bodleian Libraries, and it was by far the…read morehighlight of our trip to Oxford. The rich history of the library was captivating, and the stunning architecture of the buildings was not to miss. Natasha, our tour guide, was an absolute gem! She guided us through the majestic halls and took us behind the scenes, explaining the lavish history along the way, always with a warm smile. Her enthusiasm for the library was palpable, and her extensive knowledge made the tour even more fascinating. One of the highlights was seeing the Duke Humfrey's library. Such a beautiful and historic building with crests of the University of Oxford covering the ceiling, and Kings, Queens, and Bishops along the aisles. The Radcliffe Camera and The Divinity Schools were not to miss as well. I highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting Oxford.

The Radcliffe Camera is a library that is part of Oxford Univestiy. It is not open to the public…read moreand we were able to see the exterior only. The building is beautiful and somewhat unique in appearance. it is round and it dates from the 1730's. Would have loved to see inside.

The Radcliffe Camera is a building of Oxford University, England, designed by James Gibbs in…read moreneo-classical style and built in 1737-49 to house the Radcliffe Science Library. It is located right in the heart of Oxford very close to other iconic buildings such as as the Bodelian library. It is a round domed building sitting in its own right, worthy of a view.

A good, well stocked central library. Has a reference section with many current UK and…read moreInternational newspapers and journals, all up to date. Has a number of drop-in 15minute computers as well as about 8, 1 hour internet access computers that you have to sit and wait for until someone finishes. If your in Oxford and need internet access its worth popping in. The usual array of books, photocopying, fax,audio/video and reference materials that youd expect from main city library.

This was my childhood haunt and now I am back 20 years later and it's almost exactly the same (the…read morechildren's library has shrunk though, surely? or am I just taller?). Friendly and efficient reception staff got me registered and carded in a flash and off I was browsing the shelves. Fiction is good, and the music library rivals the Westminster Music Library (the UK gold standard I think) but not a massive number of non-fiction books in each category. Still, if you're after a specialist subject you'll probably be going to a specialist library, won't you?

We were on a guided walking tour of Oxford. The city of Oxford is demonated by Oxford University…read morewhich is actually comprised of 41 separate colleges and it dates back to around 1096. Some of the buildings are open to the public - some are not. We were there on a Sunday and most were not. I was happy to be on a guided walking tour with a tour guide who was knowledgeable about the university. I would highly encourage a guided tour if you have the time. This is a beautiful campus/city and there is a wealth of history attached to both the city and the university. This was definitely worth the trip from London where we were staying.

Quality/Quantity - Wanted to take a break from all that tourist stuff, so we decided to visit…read moreOxford University. Did not realize that they had so many "schools" here. We tried to find the main campus, but struggled. Was it because we came on a Saturday? Or because we came after all the students already started summer break a few weeks ago. My wife was happy to come during the break; I prefer visiting during the school year to see the liveliness. Overall, we had a good time visiting as many of their schools, libraries, campuses, churches, etc. as possible. Was not surprised that this place was so touristy; schools make so much additional $$ giving paid tours and/or charging admissions to enter. Also, we were fortunate enough to have visited when the museum sponsored a free event for the kids, see pictures. Lastly, I took a nice local beer break in one of their libraries. So cool to be able to have a beer in a library, might be a first for me. Back in my college days, we had to go to the student union pub. Atmosphere - Beautiful, cool, and historic. Schools spread out over a few mile radius, so be prepared to walk if you want to visit. We grabbed a hop on hop off map as a guide of places to visit, see picture. Service - Good. Price - Depends on which schools tour and admission costs. A few, very few, campuses were free. Owner Comment - Great town to visit, nice break from London. I suggest visiting during the school year.

A really nice local library. Plenty of stock, in a lovely old building. Childrens library section…read moreis a treat (if you have kids) as it has a wide range of books for all ages and is great to find new authors. Also the older ones can entertain themselves on the computers whilst you read to the younger ones. Good range of DVDs, and an eclectic non-fiction section which I love browsing. Really handy to pop into, and a great excuse to wander through lovely Bury Knowle Park.

This is a nice local library with a fair selection of books, tapes, DVDs and internet connected…read morecomputers for which there is no charge but you may have to book a time slot. The children's section is quite large and there are plenty of small chairs to sit on. There may even be special readings for the under-5s - I'm sure there used to be. I'm a little out of touch now my children are bigger. The really great thing about this library is the garden. It is a beautifully laid out, small enclosed garden that offers you a peaceful place to sit and read or eat your lunch. It is actually the Turrill sculpture garden and has its own web site http://www.turrillsculpturegarden.org.uk/ .

Great local library with all you need including (see below)..we always recommend all our tenants to…read moreuse it. Grab a book then go to the newly opened Wine Cafe for a glass or two.isn't Summertown great! http//www.oxfordwine.co.uk/ (http//www.oxfordwine.co.uk/) Newspapers and magazines Books in other languages Audio books DVDs Music CDs Computers and Internet (book a computer (http://www.netloan.oxfordshire.gov.uk/) ) Local studies collection Photocopier Out of hours returns http://www.oxfordshire.gov.uk/cms/content/summertown-library Michael Joubert Scottfraser