Life in Oxford town

Oxford Railway Station is located on Park Road in the west of the city. You can take bus No.27 to the city center, and the tourist bus also leaves from the square in front of the station. The station is less than 1 km from the city center. If you don't carry big luggage, you can also start hiking directly.

The train from Oxford to Paddington, London runs every 30 minutes, with a one-way fare of 14.9 and arrival time of 1 hour.

The train from Oxford to Coventry runs every 30 minutes, with one-way fare 15 and arrival time 1 hour.

The train from Oxford to Birmingham runs every 30 minutes, the one-way fare is 18, and the arrival time is 1.5 hours.

The train from Oxford to Worcester runs every 30 minutes, and the one-way fare is 1 1.5, 1 hour 20 minutes.

The train from Oxford to hereford runs every 30 minutes, and the one-way fare is 14.7, and it will arrive in 5 hours.

Trains bound for the southwest must change at Didcot Parkway Station (3.8 pounds, 15 minutes). There are many trains from here to Bath, and the one-way fare is 9.8 pounds, 1.5 hours.

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From London to Oxford

You can take a bus to Oxford at Marble Atch, Notting Hill Gate Subway Station or Victoria Station in London. Travel time 1 hour 40 minutes, 15-20 minutes. Round trip fare 1 1.

From Heathrow airport to Oxford

There is a shuttle bus from Heathrow Airport Central Station to Oxford, the round-trip fare is 20 pounds, and the journey time is about 1 hour and 20 minutes.

Most trips to other places are run by national express companies:

There are five buses to Birmingham every day, 9.25 pounds, 2 hours;

There is a shuttle bus to Bath every day, 10.05, 2 hours;

There is a bus to Bristol every day, 14, 2 hours, 15 minutes.

Most long-distance buses stop at the Grochester Green Bus Station on St. John Road in the northwest of the city, only 500 meters away from the city center. There is bus X6 in front of the station. Breckwell Bookstore

Next to Trinity College.

Monday to Saturday 9: 00- 18: 00, Sunday11:00-17: 00.

Oxford, with its profound cultural heritage, is a temple of British knowledge, and even bookstores are quite interesting. This four-story Blackwell Bookstore has more than 20,000 books and has become one of the tourist attractions for tourists to visit Oxford. Here, you can get a glimpse of Oxford's treasure house of knowledge, not only immerse yourself in Oxford's academic atmosphere, but also buy some favorite books.

Oxford, full of academic atmosphere, has a high density of bookstores. Books published all over the world can be bought here, and even if the bookstore is out of stock, it can be mailed.

Blackwell, the largest academic bookstore in the world, is located opposite Baudrais Ann Library. Although the appearance of this century-old shop is not impressive, the interior space is huge, and you must rely on the signboard to find the category you need. On the top floor of the bookstore is a second-hand bookstore, where you can often find good books that are out of print. There is a famous wooden sign embedded in the wall of the bookstore, which has a history of hundreds of years. It says: No one will ask you what you want. Just flip through any book you want. The store staff is at your service if you need it. Whether customers come to read books or buy books, they will be equally welcomed.

Ailiside branch

Remember the disappearing cat and poker army? Alice in Wonderland, a fairy tale book, is set in Oxford. Alice, the protagonist in the story, is a real person and has a close relationship with the Christian College in Oxford.

The author of Alice in Wonderland is Charles Lutwidge Dodgson, and lewis carroll is his famous pen name. Carl studied in Christian College, then taught mathematics at his alma mater and published many academic works. In his spare time, he often played with the daughters of liddell, then president of the college, taking photos for them or inventing various novel games, thus establishing a deep friendship. Especially Alice, the second daughter, is often Carl's photography model. Carl always tells Alice many interesting stories to accompany her through a happy childhood. Alice in Wonderland is one of the most famous stories. In addition to Alice's fantasy, Carl's famous fairy tale works include Through the Mirror. The scenes in these stories are mainly the university town of Oxford.

There is an Alice shop opposite the Christian College. The building itself has a history of about 500 years. It was a candy store frequented by Alice when she was a child, so it also appeared in Carl's book Through the Mirror. In the story, this shop run by a sheep is always full of all kinds of novel items, but whenever Alice wants to touch it, it will float in the air. Curious Alice will go boating with the sheep boss to find out. Just go to Alice's shop and have a look!

Alice's shop has all kinds of souvenirs related to Alice's story, and can also arrange Alice theme tours to visit Alice and Carl's home.

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Bicester, a discount village near Oxford, is one of the most famous brand discount villages in Europe. All kinds of European first-line brands are discounted all the year round, especially British brands, which are the best place to buy.

Address: bicester Village

Transportation: Take X5 bus at Gloucester Green Bus Station in Oxford and get off at bicester Village. It takes about 20 minutes, and the round-trip fare is 8 pounds. Or take bus no.27 in front of Rudolph Hotel. The fare is slightly lower, but it takes about 40 minutes.

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Bicester Villae is one of the most famous shopping villages in Britain, and it can also be called "Famous Shop Village", just like La Vallé é. Shopping is a must for many tourists, and many European tourists come here to buy things before Christmas every year. The nightlife in Oxford is quiet and there are few noisy bars. Students prefer to chat in cafes and clubs. Small theaters with experimental dramas and cinemas showing classic movies are also students' favorites, which also add a strong bookish atmosphere to the university town.

King Arms is a very popular club. It is a post station in Oxford in the15th century.

The White Horse Club is on the wide street, with friendly atmosphere and pure beer.

The history of Phoenix Cinema can be traced back to 19 13, showing various types of films, including classic films, small-budget films made independently and foreign films with subtitles. Above the cinema is a comfortable coffee bar. Before the movie starts, you can have a cocktail with your friends.

Sheldon Theatre is located opposite the White Horse Club. Council of Europe praised the theater as "the treasure of Oxford architecture", and this beautiful building was used for presidential meetings, public celebrations, concerts and recitals.

The telephone number of Po Na Na Na is 249 17 1 and the address is13 Magdalen St. This bar and nightclub is open until late at night.

Oxford Theatre Tel 305305 Address Beaumont Street, Judi Dench, the wife of Sir John john gielgud, has performed in Guanlin. There are various performances such as drama, dance and music.

It is also a pleasure to visit Oxford College by boat during the day. You can rent a boat at Mandarine Bridge, Folly Bridge or Bardwell Road. Rowing is still a traditional competitive activity. The main inter-school rowing competitions last for eight weeks in May and June, and the grand Royal Regatta in Oxford will be held in August.

"Early morning in May" activity: In order to celebrate the transformation of Oxford City from a "primitive" winter to a vibrant spring dawn, everything tends to be eternal and recovers in various ways, Oxford people invented this slightly crazy festival. At this moment, the people of the whole city will do their best to celebrate this festival, and everything in Oxford is full of vitality.

Museums Oxford University Museum Ashmoline Museum, Peter Rivers Museum of Natural History, the oldest museum in Britain, the location of the Oxford Dodo Science History Museum (relics), the oldest purpose-built museum building in Britain, Bette Musical Instrument Collection, and other Oxford museums in St. Oldette, Modern Art Museum, Oxford Science Museum, Oxford County Visual Arts Development Council (OVada) University Building.

Oxford University Press (a building outside Oxford College) Bodley Library clarendon Building (used as a set for TV and movies) Radcliffe Camera (one of the seven institutions named after John Radcliffe) Sheldon Ian Theatre Oxford University Press Business District.

Outside the city center, Oxford is small, but sparrows are small and complete. In order to meet the needs of students from all over the world, it is not difficult to find all kinds of delicious food. Of course, there are also Chinese restaurants run by China people. If you want to find cheap and delicious food, you can go to Student Street in Cowley Road. In addition, we eat French bread in Morton (telephone number 200860, address 22Broad St sandwich, 2 pounds), and it also has a branch in the greenhouse market (8: 30 am-5:30 pm from Monday to Saturday), which can be accessed from the market, corn market and high street. There are also many dessert and take-away restaurants in this market, including Alphabar, which provides pure natural food.

Caopu wineshop

Address: 4 Bathroom Plaza

Introduction: This pub, built in16th century, is worth drinking and hiding in an alley.

The source of the river

Address: Fuli Bridge

Introduction: The winners of the annual rowing competitions of various colleges designate hotels with excellent location and outdoor dining gardens in summer.

green soybean

Address: Holliwell Street 15

Business hours: lunch time from Tuesday to Sunday and dinner time from Thursday to Saturday.

Introduction: Places that students like to go. This Japanese restaurant has a table for group dining and the food price is ideal.

Nosebag Restaurant/Los Angeles Ma Kan

Address: No.6 Michael Street

Price: 2.75 for soup and 6.25 for main course.

Introduction: There are plenty of soups and vegetables to choose from. Inspired by Asian food, this restaurant downstairs serves noodles and special vegetarian food, including a spicy mee goreng(5 pounds).

George & Danver Ice Cream Cafe

Address: No.55 Little clarendon Street Branch.

Business hours: until midnight

Introduction: Jersey ice cream served under the table is mainly here to taste the family flavor. Most star-rated hotels in Oxford are concentrated in downtown areas, with higher prices and generally have breakfast. Parklands is a mid-range hotel with high cost performance, less than 1.5km from the city center. The exterior is a Victorian house, but the facilities inside are very modern. 59 pounds for a single room and 89 pounds for a double room. May-September is the tourist season, especially July-August, so it is best to book in advance.

Relatively cheap small hotels are located in Evelegh Road and Cowley Road in the east, and Banbury Road and Abingdon Road in the north. The price of a single room is about 20-30 pounds. Oxford itself is very small, and it only takes 15-20 minutes to walk to the city center. The new Oxford YHA hostel near the railway station is hospitable and cheap, with a bed 19.5 and a double room of 46. And provide self-service laundry equipment.

Oxford Youth Hostel

Address: 2A Portell Road

Price: adult /65438+ dormitory/bed below 08 19.5/ 14.4, double room 46.

Introduction: This well-behaved small hotel is located in a newly-built building, just behind the railway station. It naturally has a high occupancy rate, especially in holidays and summer, so make a reservation in advance.

Oxford backpacker hotel

Address: 9A Hyde Bridge Street

Price: 8 rpm18; Four-room dormitory 12, four-room dormitory 13.

Introduction: This hotel is close to the city center and has a large room.

Williams Hotel Williams Hotel

Address: Holliwell Street 14

Price: single/double 35/50.

Introduction: Opposite the new college, its dining room wall is inlaid with wooden boards, and the romantic fireplace adds a sense of tranquility.

St Michael's Hotel, St Michael's Hotel

Address: 26 St. Michael Street

Price: single/double/four 35/55/66.

Introduction: This unpretentious hotel is only one block away from Gloucester Green.

Oxford international camping, Oxford international campsite

Address: No.426 Abingdon Road

Price: 4.45/4.5 per adult/tent, including backpackers in the campsite 4. 15.

Description: It is located about 3 miles (4.8 kilometers) south of the city center, near the Park' n' Ride parking lot, and it is open all year round.