It was great to be in Oxford just before Christmas and see the Warner Bros. film unit in Radcliffe Square. They were filming for a new movie starting Timothée Chalamet and Oliva Coleman. This movie is Wonka, due to be released on 2023 and tells the story of a young Willy Wonka of Charlie and The Chocolate Factory. We are [...]
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 [...]
We are delighted to be working with Chris Andrews Publications for an array of stunning photographic souvenirs.
We are delighted to announce the arrival of our new book - Morse, Lewis, Endeavour and Oxford. 35 years on screen. A guide Available at Walking Tours of Oxford November 2021
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, [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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