Guidebook for Oxfordshire
Food Scene
It's a gorgeous walk along the river and can be a circular walk - across the meadow, then back along the river or down either side of the river.
77 locals recommend
The Perch
Binsey LaneIt's a gorgeous walk along the river and can be a circular walk - across the meadow, then back along the river or down either side of the river.
Family business selling delicious, authentic Lebanese food. Try the delicious falafel wraps for just £3.50.
8 locals recommend
LB's Lebanese Cuisine
253 Banbury RdFamily business selling delicious, authentic Lebanese food. Try the delicious falafel wraps for just £3.50.
This trendy pub has something for everyone. Very family-friendly yet maintaining its cool as a great spot to drink in the evenings. Animals in the garden make it good for kids. Does good coffee and breakfasts.
30 locals recommend
Jacob's Inn
130 Godstow RdThis trendy pub has something for everyone. Very family-friendly yet maintaining its cool as a great spot to drink in the evenings. Animals in the garden make it good for kids. Does good coffee and breakfasts.
Our community pub holds a regular Sunday market - 10am-1pm - where you can get fresh bread and a range of local produce. Does good value coffee and brunch.
28 locals recommend
The White Hart
12 St Andrew's RdOur community pub holds a regular Sunday market - 10am-1pm - where you can get fresh bread and a range of local produce. Does good value coffee and brunch.
This friendly community pub has great food and the most magnificent views over Otmoor from its terrace.
9 locals recommend
The Abingdon Arms
High StreetThis friendly community pub has great food and the most magnificent views over Otmoor from its terrace.
Cosy pub with excellent and very reasonably priced food. We like to cycle there along the canal.
25 locals recommend
The Old Bookbinders Ale House
17-18 Victor StCosy pub with excellent and very reasonably priced food. We like to cycle there along the canal.
Arts & Culture
Ashmolean Museum
Beaumont StreetModern Art Oxford
30 Pembroke StParks & Nature
Brilliant for families as it has a cafe, large play area, incredible sandpit, splash park, charity garden centre and butterfly house (with PYO tomatoes and chilis in season) and a ride-on miniature steam railway on some weekends and holidays days April - September (check http://www.cosme.org.uk for timetable).
13 locals recommend
Cutteslowe and Sunnymead Park
Elsfield WayBrilliant for families as it has a cafe, large play area, incredible sandpit, splash park, charity garden centre and butterfly house (with PYO tomatoes and chilis in season) and a ride-on miniature steam railway on some weekends and holidays days April - September (check http://www.cosme.org.uk for timetable).
Picnic beside the atmospheric ruins of the old hall and paddle in the river.
18 locals recommend
Minster Lovell Hall & Dovecote
Minster RidingPicnic beside the atmospheric ruins of the old hall and paddle in the river.
This is the quintessential English farmhouse where some of Downton Abbey was filmed. They have a cafe, a great playground, a picnic area in the old orchard, a beautiful kitchen garden, woods to explore, animals to feed, and exhibitions about country life.
31 locals recommend
Cogges Manor Farm
Church LaneThis is the quintessential English farmhouse where some of Downton Abbey was filmed. They have a cafe, a great playground, a picnic area in the old orchard, a beautiful kitchen garden, woods to explore, animals to feed, and exhibitions about country life.
Oxford Botanic Garden
Rose LaneEssentials
Waitrose & Partners
110-120 Botley RdGood for quality food shopping.
The Post Box
Nice family-run business with quality fresh bread and basic groceries.
Sainsbury's
289 Oxford RdLarge supermarket just 10 minutes drive away.
Shopping
Bicester Village station
Station ApproachThis is our local high street with a selection of shops, pharmacies and cafes.
23 locals recommend
Summertown
This is our local high street with a selection of shops, pharmacies and cafes.
Lovely covered market with a selection of independent shops and cafes.
126 locals recommend
Oxford Covered Market
Market StreetLovely covered market with a selection of independent shops and cafes.
Getting Around
Oxford Parkway station
Pick up the City 6 direct to the city centre. https://city.oxfordbus.co.uk/timetables-fares/
Mere Road
Mere RoadPick up the City 6 direct to the city centre. https://city.oxfordbus.co.uk/timetables-fares/