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The GoUK.com Guide to areas in the UK
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| Oxford |
| Location |
Southern England
in the county of Oxfordshire |
| Population |
110,000 |
| Travel |
One hour by train to London. 1 hour to Heathrow airport, 2 hours to Gatwick airport and 75 minutes to Birmingham airport by
train |
| Description |
Oxford is a stunningly beautiful and historic city, resting on the banks of the River Thames (known locally as the Isis), which runs all the way down through London some 100km away and then out to the sea. Much of the city is sculpted from local Cotswold stone, giving the city a unique ochre light. Most of the university's colleges are close to the city centre and are mainly built around quads, with grand dining halls and sequestered private gardens. As a university city, the atmosphere in the town is youthful. The development of the automobile industry in the eastern part of the city has brought Oxford its commercial
prosperity |
| Entertainment
and Sports |
Oxford has many museums, including the famous Ashmolean and Pitt Rivers Museums. There are many cultural events, theatres and concert halls. The music scene is excellent. Oxford has 3 cinemas, theatres, range of pubs and nightclubs. Oxford has an excellent shopping centre including 2 shopping malls.Oxford has good sports facilities, including an ice-skating rink, golf course and swimming pool. Punting on the river is
popular |
| Surrounding
Areas |
Elegant Blenheim Palace is close to Oxford. Charming villages and countryside of the Cotswolds are
nearby |
| Location
Map |
Oxford |