4 days in Oxford Itinerary

A busy, cosmopolitan city, Oxford is perhaps best known for its ancient university.

Discover out-of-the-way places like Clifton Suspension Bridge Trust and Blenheim Palace. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Oxford: Shakespeare's Birthplace (in Stratford-upon-Avon), Brunel's SS Great Britain (in Bristol), Salisbury Cathedral (in Salisbury), Warwick Castle (in Warwick), Bath (Bath Abbey & The Roman Baths) and Stonehenge (in Amesbury). The adventure continues: see the interesting displays at Ashmolean Museum of Art and Archaeology and admire all the interesting features of Worcester College.

For other places to visit, where to stay, reviews, and other tourist information, go to the Oxford holiday planner.

If you are flying in from Turkey, the closest major airports are London Heathrow Airport, London Gatwick Airport, Luton, Birmingham International Airport, Southampton Airport and London City Airport. In December, plan for daily highs up to 8°C, and evening lows to 1°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 23rd (Fri) so you can drive back home.