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January 2022

Morse, Lewis, Endeavour and Oxford book

By |2022-01-18T14:55:24+00:00January 18, 2022|Morse / Lewis and Endeavour|

On the 6th January 1987, 35 years ago - the legend that became Morse first appeared on our Televisions. It was groundbreaking at the time - no other TV programme had aired over 2-hours - that was a movie! A total of 33 episodes were shown and then after a short gap, we were treated to 33 'Lewis' episodes. Then [...]

November 2021

October 2021

The Randolph Hotel

By |2021-10-18T15:14:37+00:00October 18, 2021|Hotels|

The Randolph Hotel stand in the centre of Oxford is has been a symbol of this great city for over 150 years. It began in 1864 based on the designs of William Wilkinson in preparation for the need of top-class accommodation for the purposed visit of the Prince and Princess of Wales, 2 years later. Named after Dr Francis Randolph, [...]

Walking Britain’s oldest road!

By |2021-10-11T11:06:48+00:00October 11, 2021|Walking the Ridgeway|

What does a morse / Lewis and endeavour walking tour guide do in months of enforced lockdown? A) rewatch many of the episodes B) write a book on the subject (more about this in the coming weeks) C) walk Britain’s oldest road - The Ridgeway ‘Follow the acorn’ A tour guides walk along the ridgeway in times of covid. I [...]

April 2021

Eating out in Oxford

By |2021-04-15T15:21:02+00:00April 15, 2021|Restaurants|

Pizzas, Pints and Other People Have you spent the last six months hankering to sit in a pub with your mates with a pint in one hand and a slice of pizza in the other? If so, now is the time to book your 2-hour slot at The White Rabbit. One of the top 5 pizzerias in the UK, this [...]

Endeavour Filming Series 8 – March 2021 – Part 2

By |2021-04-01T18:45:23+00:00April 1, 2021|Morse / Lewis and Endeavour|

All photos are copyright ©walkingtoursofoxford, please do not share individual photos but you are welcome to share the link to this post so that everyone can see! It was interesting to see all the positive comments and eager anticipation for Endeavour season 8 as it began filming last week. Reading some of the comments and thoughts, it would seem many [...]

March 2021

FREE Freedom tours!

By |2021-03-28T09:29:36+00:00March 28, 2021|Walking the Ridgeway|

It is finally here ... 'Freedom Day 2021'! The day that we can return to meeting friends and family outside - albeit within the rule of 6. Qualified guides can't wait to meet you and show you Oxford! ©philknight @ walkingtoursofoxford To celebrate our return to the world of guiding, we are delighted to be offering two free [...]

Highlights Tours

By |2021-03-22T09:55:22+00:00March 22, 2021|Tour information|

Bubble / Highlight Tours Following lockdown 3, the relaxation of the rules and the reintroduction of ‘the rule of 6’, we are delighted to be bringing back our popular ‘Bubble Tours’. Currently available Monday-Saturday and at any time to suit you, these tours are private and for up to 5 people (as the guide will equal 6). Perfect for a [...]