Itinerary
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Pass By: Oxford, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England
The origins of Oxford University can be traced back to the 11th century, making it the oldest university in the English-speaking world.
Enjoy a walking tour of the city with your expert guide, who will bring the history and charm of this beautiful city to life by own. As you walk through the cobbled streets, you'll see architecture from every period in English history, from early Saxon right through to the Gothic Revival.
This is the only place in the country where you'll find buildings from every period in English history, which is what makes Oxford so unique.
Stop At: New College, Holywell Street, Oxford OX1 3BN England
Visit New College, its Cloisters and central courtyard were used as the backdrop for Hogwarts. New College is featured many times during Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire. Another famous filming location you will be able to see is the great oak tree that sits in the middle of the New College cloister courtyard.
Duration: 30 minutes
Pass By: Radcliffe Camera, Radcliffe Square, Oxford OX1 4AJ England
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! The camera (the word means simply "room") was built 1737-1749 with £40,000 bequeathed by Dr John Radcliffe, the royal physician.
Radcliffe was the most successful physician in England, and in his will he left money to purchase land, build a library, purchase books, and pay a full-time librarian. A site was purchased north of University Church (St Mary's), on a new square created when old houses were torn down.
Pass By: Christ Church, St. Aldates, Oxford OX1 1DP England
Christ Church is famous for its connection with two fictional figures: Alice in Wonderland, the creation of the 19th-century mathematics tutor Charles Lutwidge Dodgson (Lewis Carroll), and Harry Potter (the film version of Hogwarts was partly based on Christ Church Hall).
Pass By: Brasenose College, Radcliffe Square, Oxford OX1 4AJ England
It established a College to be called 'The King's Hall and College of Brasenose' (in this sense Brasenose Hall still exists) for the study of sophistry, logic, philosophy and, above all, theology. The founders of Brasenose College were Sir Richard Sutton, a lawyer, and William Smyth, Bishop of Lincoln.
Pass By: Bodleian Library Bodleian Library Broad Street, Oxford OX1 3BG England
The Bodleian Library is one of the oldest and biggest libraries in Britain.
The library (which is actually a series of interconnected libraries dotted throughout Oxford that are collectively referred to as the Bodleian Libraries) has an impressive history – some of its buildings have been libraries since the Middle Ages.
Pass By: Queen's College, High Street, Oxford OX1 4AW England
The Queen's College has a reputation as one of the friendliest and most inclusive colleges. It was founded in 1341 and is one of the oldest Oxford colleges, giving it a rich history and many quirky traditions. The current buildings date from the early 18th century and provide a beautiful backdrop to student life.