Oxford Architecture & History Tour

Walks, England, Oxfordshire, Oxford
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Oxford Architecture & History Tour

Oxford City Centre

by sutchfun

  • 1hr 40m / 3.7km
  • 47

A tour of Oxford and it’s key sights. Packed with history and facts. Great for a day out with lots of extras to explore. Food, pubs & more.

  • Water feature
  • Great views
  • Public transport
  • Parking
  • Dog friendly
  • Child friendly

Walk preview

Map preview for Oxford Architecture & History Tour
  1. Step 1: This walk starts off Norfolk Street at Westgate. There are a variety of bus stops here and a big underground car park. This walk starts off Leiden Square near Abbey Place & Norfolk Street.

  2. David Batchelor's sculpture called “Homage to Doctor Mirabilis” aka Roger Bacon can be seen here in the Westgate Centre entrance.

    Step 2: David Batchelor's sculpture called “Homage to Doctor Mirabilis” aka Roger Bacon can be seen here in the Westgate Centre entrance.

  3. Step 3: We’ll learn more about Roger Bacon in a minute but for now just know that he was known as the “Wonderful Doctor” who employed empirical methods to extend the realm of science. Continue up Norfolk Street…

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