Famous for its various esteemed traditions and culture, Oxford offers a wide choice of fun activities. You can visit the Oxfordshire Artweeks or Modern Art Oxford to see interesting art exhibitions, listen to the stunning choirs of the Oxford Harmonic Choir, or enjoy the world-class theater performances at Arts at the Old Fire Station.

For enthusiasts of the wizarding world, the Harry Potter Tour provides a golden opportunity to experience life as a Hogwarts student, with several travel package options available. As one of England's most haunted cities, Oxford invites you to test your courage by uncovering ghostly sites through the Oxford City Twilight Ghost Tour to experience the city in the eerie twilight.

Your visit to Oxford would be incomplete without exploring the Ashmolean Museum of Art and Archaeology, which shows a vast collection and discoveries from all over the world. To immerse yourself in the beauty of nature, you can visit the Botanic Garden, and, last but not least, make sure to set aside time to wander through the captivating parks and gardens of Blenheim Palace.

Another place to visit when you come to Oxford is, of course, Oxford University. There, you can see various fascinating sites or relax in the University Parks. Make sure to include The Bodleian Library in your destination list. It is one of the oldest libraries in Europe and holds a copy of every book published in Britain.

Oxford University has 38 separate colleges, each with its own mini campus situated throughout the city center. Many of these colleges welcome visitors during specific hours, with some visits being free or requiring only a nominal entrance fee.

Oxford is busy with tourists all year round. Summer from April to August is the ideal time to visit Oxford because the school holidays have arrived, and there will be many interesting concerts and festivals to visit. However, autumn in Oxford is exceptionally charming, especially with the pleasant weather, minimal rainfall, and beautiful trees in various colors.

If you want to avoid high traffic and expensive accommodation rates, visit Oxford during winter or early spring. Despite the cooler temperature, you can still enjoy the beauty of Oxford with more affordable accommodation options.

Cambridge and Oxford both possess remarkable beauty and historical significance. For those who like to walk around the city to admire the natural beauty and city buildings, Cambridge offers an enchanting urban landscape you can enjoy while walking. However, for those of you who are Harry Potter fans, Oxford is the destination where your experience as a Harry Potter fan will pay off.

On the other hand, Cambridge and Oxford are the most expensive areas in the United Kingdom outside of London. However, when considering accommodation and dining expenses, Cambridge is slightly more affordable than Oxford. Visiting these two cities depends on your preferences as a tourist because each place will give you a different memorable experience.