Study, work or travel in the UK. British
culture and life.
A guide to Oxford
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A guide to Oxford
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Summary |
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| Facts & figures | ||
| Features | ||
| Environment | ||
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| Further information | ||
| Links |
 Punting in Oxford |
 Radcliffe Camera |
| Oxford
Insight Compact Guide Publisher: Insight Guides Date: February 2005 |
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Oxford
Groundcover Photographer: John Curtis Publisher: Jarrold Publishing Date: May 2000 |
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| Itchy
Insider's Guide to Oxford Publisher: Itchy Media Date: December 2004 |
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A-Z
Street Atlas of City of Oxford Publisher: Geographers' A-Z Map Company Date: July 2004 |
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Cheeky Guide to Oxford Publisher: Cheeky Guides Ltd Date: June 2003 |
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| Population: | 144,000 (over 60 years old: 16.1%) |
| Region: | Oxfordshire, in the Midlands |
| Location: | See: map |
| Visiting from abroad: | The nearest major international airports are at London Heathrow and Birmingham International (see: Travel/Transport/Air) |
| Visiting from London: | Oxford is 80 kilometers west of London |
| By train: 1 hour from Paddington station. Cheap Day Return ticket with Young Person's Railcard (2002): £10.30 | |
| By coach: 1.5 hours from Victoria coach station. Student day return ticket (2002): £7.50 (Oxford Express) or £7 (Oxford Tube) | |
| Tourism: | The 6th most popular town in the UK for overseas visitors in 2000 |
| Language schools: | 21 schools which are recognised by the British Council (2002) |
The town centre includes many public parks and green open spaces; university college gardens are usually private. There are beautiful walks through fields or along the rivers, for example Christchurch Meadow or Port Meadow. Traffic congestion is a problem, creating some pollution, especially in summer. Much of the surrounding area is hilly, containing attractive small villages.
Because of the dominance of the university, there is some tension between local
young people and university students. Late night noise and drunken behaviour
can be a problem, especially near the pubs and clubs. Bicycle theft is common.
Use a cheap bicycle, give it a security mark, and lock it up securely to a fixed
object. Be careful when riding a bicycle. Do not ride on pavements or side-by-side
on the road. Indicate with your hand before turning. Always use lights at night
(a dynamo, or detachable lights which you can carry with you).
In 2001/02 there were 13.5 offences of violence against people per 1,000 people,
higher than the English average of 10.8.
In 2000, Oxford was ranked the 176th most deprived out of the 354 districts
in England.
Accommodation can be expensive and in short supply in the centre of town. Many
shops offer discounts to students.
Local events in Oxford include:
Head of the River: boat races
May Day:
Eightsweek: punt races on the river (May/June)
St Giles Fair: early September
 Blenheim Palace |
 Stratford-upon-Avon |
Bus: The bus station is located in the centre of the town and provides
bus and coach services to much of the surrounding region. Not many local buses
run late in the evening.
 The Oxford Express coach to London |
Coach: Coach services to London also operate through the night. |
Car: Roads are busy and parking spaces are limited. Few students
have a car.
Train: The railway station is to the west of the town. There is a frequent
train service to London, as well as services to major towns in the Midlands.
Bicycle / walking: Central Oxford is easy to get around by bicycle or on
foot.
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