OXFORD CITY CENTER

Oxford is well renowned for world-class universities, the most famous being Christ Church, Balliol, and Trinity. It is home to royalty and scholars for over 800 years. Explore the world-famous tourist sites and attractions that attract nine million visitors annually. The extraordinary city also hosts several shops and restaurants including peaceful parks and pastures.

Nowadays, Oxford city is a bustling cosmopolitan town and home to a growing hi-tech community. The modern shopping complex in Westgate, located at the end of Queen Street, is the best spot to shop. Further shopping centers are located in Clarendon Street (between Cornmarket and Queen Street) and the Golden Cross arcade, which is next to the well-known Covered Market. The city center has much more to offer shopping enthusiasts, one of the world’s great streets, The High has a variety of independent and high-end chain shops but the majority are university and college buildings.

Next comes St Aldate’s to the South of Carfax, you can find local government buildings such as Oxford Town Hall and boutique shops. At St Aldate's, there lies a Christ Church Cathedral, with its impressive Tom Tower, and to the south of Christ Church Cathedral, find an entrance to Christ Church meadow. It is one of the best places to visit oxford.

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Highlights

• Stroll through the eye-catching Carfax, a crossroad that forms the junction between Cornmarket Street, Queen Street, St Giles, The High, and St Aldate’s.
• Venture northwest of Carfax to see the St.Martin’s tower, commonly known as Carfax Tower to get that adoring picture of your vacation. 
• Deep dive into the arcades of Cornmarket Street and Queen Street to experience that real buzzing street shopping. 
• Step into another iconic street, St Giles to treat your taste buds in the Randolph Hotel, get awestruck by the world-famous Oxford’s Principle museum - the Ashmolean Museum of Art and Archaeology and spend time at the Oxford Playhouse theatre.