June 2020 - Walking Tours of Oxford

The Sheldonian Theatre

By heidi|2020-06-27T13:26:31+00:00June 27, 2020|Things to do|

The Sheldonian Theatre One of the most classically-inspired buildings in Oxford is Sir Christopher Wren’s Sheldonian Theatre. It was built as a ceremonial and assembly hall for the University of Oxford. Previously, the University Church had been used for large University gatherings and ceremonies. Archbishop Sheldon, former student of Trinity College and Chancellor of the University from 1667 to 1669, [...]

The Perfect Oxford Visit

By heidi|2020-06-01T10:40:15+00:00June 1, 2020|Things to do|

The Perfect Oxford Visit ‘I want to see Oxford University…. and I only have one day in my schedule. What should I do?’ At Walking Tours of Oxford, we are used to answering this question. We have lots of ideas, but one of our favourites is to combine our own ‘Simply Oxford Tour’ with a visit to Oxford’s most magnificent [...]