4 Caudwell's Castle, Oxford
Sightseeing and things to do
There are so many things to see and do in Oxford that this section could go on forever, so here is just a selection of things nearby. There are some maps and guidebooks in the flat to help you find more throughout the city and environs.
Just up the road from the flat (ca 5 minutes walk) is one of the largest of the Oxford Colleges, founded in 1525. Various areas are open to the public (although check during the pandemic). The college has an important collection of Old Masters painting and drawings, housed in a specially built Picture Gallery. Its chapel doubles as the Cathedral for the City of Oxford, with organ and choral recitals usually open to the public (although again check in pandemic times). The Dining Hall of the college was used as the template for that of Hogwarts in the 'Harry Potter' movies. It also contains many important portraits of former students and fellows of the College, such as John Locke, W.E. Gladstone, W.H. Auden, and Charles Dodgson (better known as Lewis Carroll).
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Christ Church
Saint Aldate'sJust up the road from the flat (ca 5 minutes walk) is one of the largest of the Oxford Colleges, founded in 1525. Various areas are open to the public (although check during the pandemic). The college has an important collection of Old Masters painting and drawings, housed in a specially built Picture Gallery. Its chapel doubles as the Cathedral for the City of Oxford, with organ and choral recitals usually open to the public (although again check in pandemic times). The Dining Hall of the college was used as the template for that of Hogwarts in the 'Harry Potter' movies. It also contains many important portraits of former students and fellows of the College, such as John Locke, W.E. Gladstone, W.H. Auden, and Charles Dodgson (better known as Lewis Carroll).
A lovely wide meadow area by the River Thames, just across the bridge from the flat. In the Medieval period these meadows covered the entire area, and Folly Bridge was first built in order to allow people to cross them from the city centre at St Aldates down to what is now the Abingdon Road.
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Prat de Christ Church
A lovely wide meadow area by the River Thames, just across the bridge from the flat. In the Medieval period these meadows covered the entire area, and Folly Bridge was first built in order to allow people to cross them from the city centre at St Aldates down to what is now the Abingdon Road.
Serving Oxford since 1958, Salters is a family firm offering punt hire (punting being a quintessential Oxbridge tradition), river cruises, and more; it was from a pier at Salters that Lewis Carrol set off with the Liddell children, telling them the stories that became Alice in Wonderland
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Salter Steamers Ltd
Serving Oxford since 1958, Salters is a family firm offering punt hire (punting being a quintessential Oxbridge tradition), river cruises, and more; it was from a pier at Salters that Lewis Carrol set off with the Liddell children, telling them the stories that became Alice in Wonderland
Connected with the Folly Bridge Restaurant (see under Local Restaurants), and offering boat tours and dinner or picnic cruises
Oxford River Cruises
52 Cornmarket StConnected with the Folly Bridge Restaurant (see under Local Restaurants), and offering boat tours and dinner or picnic cruises
Food scene and shopping
Vibrant shopping centre about a five minute walk from the flat. On the top floor is a series of bars and restaurants with great views over the city.
(Note the dot on the map is at the north entrance, which might look a bit far away, but this place is really close to Folly Bridge, just a 5-10 minute walk from the flat if you come in from the south. Turn left along the first main road after the bridge as you go towards the city centre, go up to the next traffic light (with pedestrian crossing), and you'll see the complex on your right. There's an entrance next to the John Lewis, and then you're right in the heart of it.)
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Westgate Oxford
Queen StreetVibrant shopping centre about a five minute walk from the flat. On the top floor is a series of bars and restaurants with great views over the city.
(Note the dot on the map is at the north entrance, which might look a bit far away, but this place is really close to Folly Bridge, just a 5-10 minute walk from the flat if you come in from the south. Turn left along the first main road after the bridge as you go towards the city centre, go up to the next traffic light (with pedestrian crossing), and you'll see the complex on your right. There's an entrance next to the John Lewis, and then you're right in the heart of it.)
A traditional covered market with fishmongers, green-grocers, any number of curio and specialty shops, and some excellent cafes and bars.
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Mercat Cobert d'Oxford
Market StreetA traditional covered market with fishmongers, green-grocers, any number of curio and specialty shops, and some excellent cafes and bars.
Selling Alice in Wonderland souvenirs today, this shop was frequented by the real Alice (Liddell) and Lewis Carroll wrote it into 'Alice Through the Looking-Glass' as the Old Sheep Shop - Tenniel's illustration in the book shows the interior of the shop as it was in the Victorian era
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Botiga de l'Alice
83 St Aldate'sSelling Alice in Wonderland souvenirs today, this shop was frequented by the real Alice (Liddell) and Lewis Carroll wrote it into 'Alice Through the Looking-Glass' as the Old Sheep Shop - Tenniel's illustration in the book shows the interior of the shop as it was in the Victorian era
Restaurants and cafes nearby
This restaurant is right next door to the flat, and is perfect for special occasions. It is 'pricey' - but not over-priced. I've been twice with family, and we very much enjoyed it, plus I felt we'd got well what I paid for: excellent food, excellent service, and a stunning location. In the summer they do cruise dinners on the River Thames, which are surprisingly affordable. I'm definitely going to check out the river cruises this summer!
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The Hi Lo Restaurant
1 Folly BridgeThis restaurant is right next door to the flat, and is perfect for special occasions. It is 'pricey' - but not over-priced. I've been twice with family, and we very much enjoyed it, plus I felt we'd got well what I paid for: excellent food, excellent service, and a stunning location. In the summer they do cruise dinners on the River Thames, which are surprisingly affordable. I'm definitely going to check out the river cruises this summer!
The Head of the River
Saint Aldate'shttps://www.headoftheriveroxford.co.uk
Nearest local pub
Charming small cafe on Folly Bridge, with good coffee and food (including vegetarian and gluten-free options); in nice weather you can sit outside on the terrace looking over the river
https://the-paper-boat-cafe.business.site
The Paper Boat Cafe
Charming small cafe on Folly Bridge, with good coffee and food (including vegetarian and gluten-free options); in nice weather you can sit outside on the terrace looking over the river
https://the-paper-boat-cafe.business.site
Local basic shopping and services
This is the closest grocery store to the flat, just 3 minutes walk away. Although small, it will have most of the basics you might need, from snacks and home cooking (with vegan and gluten-free options), to wine and beer, toiletries and minor medical supplies. Essentially, it stocks a smaller cross-section of what any larger grocery store in the UK would stock.
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Tesco Express
279 Abingdon RdThis is the closest grocery store to the flat, just 3 minutes walk away. Although small, it will have most of the basics you might need, from snacks and home cooking (with vegan and gluten-free options), to wine and beer, toiletries and minor medical supplies. Essentially, it stocks a smaller cross-section of what any larger grocery store in the UK would stock.
This is the closest 'large grocery shop' to the flat, about 10 minutes walk away. It will have everything you would expect to find at a standard UK grocery store. It's part of the Westgate Centre, which also has a wide range of specialist shopping, plus cafes and bars on the upper level, with great views of the city.
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Sainsbury's
This is the closest 'large grocery shop' to the flat, about 10 minutes walk away. It will have everything you would expect to find at a standard UK grocery store. It's part of the Westgate Centre, which also has a wide range of specialist shopping, plus cafes and bars on the upper level, with great views of the city.
Self-service laundry about 5 minutes walk from the flat, at 66 Abingdon Rd, Oxford OX1 4PE
Laundrette
66 Abingdon RdSelf-service laundry about 5 minutes walk from the flat, at 66 Abingdon Rd, Oxford OX1 4PE
Everything you need in terms of pharmacy supplies and more, e.g. beauty products, drinks and sandwiches, baby supplies and toys. Note you can ask the pharmacist for informal medical advice; they can often help on the spot, but will let you know if you need to see a doctor instead.
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Boots
8-10 Cornmarket StEverything you need in terms of pharmacy supplies and more, e.g. beauty products, drinks and sandwiches, baby supplies and toys. Note you can ask the pharmacist for informal medical advice; they can often help on the spot, but will let you know if you need to see a doctor instead.
This is the nearest post office to the flat - straight up St Aldate's, on the left, and it is also Oxford's main post office, so you should be able to find all postal services there.
St Aldate's Post Office
102-104 St Aldate'sThis is the nearest post office to the flat - straight up St Aldate's, on the left, and it is also Oxford's main post office, so you should be able to find all postal services there.