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Welcome to Oxford

About Oxford

Our About Oxford pages contain some fascinating information about our city including our Top Ten Astonishing Facts about Oxford, people who have been given the Freedom of the City since 1900 and Oxford's Famous Ancestors, buried in our cemeteries.

Visiting Oxford

See our Visiting Oxford page for a map of Oxford City Centre, information about what there is to see and do, and where to stay in the city. Visit our How to Get to Oxford page for full details on the best way to get to the city.

Town Twinning

Oxford is twinned with five other cities from all over the world who we share cultural links with. Visit our Town Twinning pages for full details and information about upcoming twinning events.

University of Oxford

The University of Oxford is an integral part of Oxford's character and everyday life. The magnificent college buildings scattered around the city are a constant reminder of the history of this world famous institution. Visit our University of Oxford page for details about the history of the University, tours of the colleges and maps of Oxford University buildings.

Photo of aerial view of Oxford
Photo of aerial view of Oxford


How to get to Oxford

Information on how to get to Oxford using cars or public transport

University of Oxford

Information about the University of Oxford

Top ten astonishing facts

Top ten interesting facts about Oxford's history and people, and character

Freedom of the city

Information about the people and organisations given Honorary Freedom of the City of Oxford since 1900

Ancestors of Oxford

Famous people buried in Oxford's Cemetries

Town twinning

This page shows Oxford's twin cities and contact details to find out more



Page last reviewed 3 Apr 2008



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