Oxford is famous throughout the world as a centre of
learning. Thirty seven thousand students study here during the
academic year. Famed for it’s dreaming spires, It’s
a very special city and an immensely attractive place to study
and live.
Throughout the year the city hums with theatrical and musical
activity. Other entertainment includes cinemas and night-clubs,
and there is live pop music, folk and jazz in many of the pubs
and clubs. Oxford is often referred to as a student paradise.
Oxford's main streets are always bustling. There is an excellent
shopping centre as well as a variety of cafes and restaurants.
The river Thames runs through the city providing water activities
such as rowing, punting and cruising. Cycling is a very popular
pastime and is also regarded as an alternative form of transport.
The county of Oxfordshire is one of England’s most scenic
areas, the Chiltern hills run along the south east of the county
and the beautiful stone buildings of the Cotswolds are to be
found to the west. The Oxford Tube bus service provides coaches
to London every 12 minutes, the journey takes one hour.
Oxford is serviced by Stagecoach, a company proud of its clean
& comfortable buses. You can easily travel around using
the travel map that we have provided here.
