Touring holidays in Oxford

This famous ancient city sits in the heart of England brimming over with history, culture and stunning surrounding countryside. Oxford is known as the “city of dreaming spires”, a term coined by poet Matthew Arnold in reference to the inspirational architecture of Oxford’s university buildings. It is the gateway to the Cotswolds but it also embraces the River Thames or ‘Isis’ as it’s known locally. Threading their way through the city, the backwaters and their wildlife add a rural beauty to this corner of England.

Please make sure you spend enough time in Oxford to discover its many famous features as well as its quirks. It boasts historic pubs linked with famous writers, gardens to die for, museums and theatres of all types, ancient college quads and back lanes to explore. Slow down on a punt, dine in a college, sleep in an old prison cell (yes, really!) Our touring itineraries can include all these and more. Accommodation is in our hand-picked selection of hotels and inns, chosen for their quality, character and location. There is typically a choice between classic and the very best luxury hotels.