Hopping on a punt along the River Cherwell is a pretty common pastime for residents and tourists alike in Oxford. Except maybe round by the bottle neck of Magdalen Bridge, it can be very peaceful and tranquil as you pass by the meadows and colleges.

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Whilst I blogged about Oxford Airport and new destinations back in July, it’s probably worth mentioning the new air route from Oxford to Edinburgh, commencing on Monday 1^st March.

Which means it will take only 90 minutes to get to Bonny Scotland compared to the usual 518 hours it takes by car or on the train (not including the inevitable changes).

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When was the last time you went ice-skating in Oxford?

The rink in Oxpens Road (the building that I only know as the “ship”, thanks to those 30 metre masts) is celebrating its 25^th anniversary on the weekend of 5^th December. (more…)

I have to admit, I’ve never been on an official walking tour of Oxford, but the tourist information centre have introduced new themed tours for the spring and summer: (more…)

I don’t know whether you’re like me, but I always feel as though I don’t make the most out of Oxford and all it has to offer.

It’s very easy to march down the High Street (head down, pondering about what you have to do that day) and forget to admire all the tourist attractions in Oxford, and I only ever do really “touristy” things when I have visitors. (more…)