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University of Oxford
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University of Oxford

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Oxford University, located in Oxford, England, is the oldest university in the UK. There are no school gates and walls here. More than 30 quaint and solemn college buildings are scattered on the streets of Oxford City. The cobblestone streets pass through the campus, full of literary and elegant atmosphere.Oxford · 9.8 km from Abingdon
Blenheim Palace
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Blenheim Palace

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Blenheim Palace is located in Oxfordshire, England. It was commissioned by Queen Anne as a reward for the first Duke of Marlborough's military achievements in the Battle of Blenheim in 1704. Construction began in 1705 and was completed in 1722, designed by Vanbrugh in the English Baroque style. It is one of the few non-royal, non-ecclesiastical country houses in England to be called a "palace." The palace is still inhabited by the Duke of Marlborough's family and was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1987, along with its gardens. In 1874, former British Prime Minister Winston Churchill was born here, which is why it is often referred to as "Churchill's birthplace." This magnificent palace boasts over 300 years of history to share and houses one of Europe's most significant and extensive collections. Its cultural highlights are diverse, complemented by a rich program of special activities and exhibitions year-round. You can explore the state rooms with an audio guide, admiring portraits, tapestries, and exquisite furniture while learning about the palace's three-century history. Stroll through the gardens and admire the charming English landscape, keeping an eye out for historical landmarks such as the victory column, the bridge and the temple of Diana along the way. Explore various formal gardens, including the rose garden, the water terrace and the secret garden. You can also take the miniature train to the walled garden, where you'll find the adventure playground, the Marlborough maze and the butterfly garden. Your palace, gardens and admission ticket include year-round activities and exhibitions. From jousting tournaments, food festivals and flower shows to Halloween daytime entertainment and Easter egg hunts, there's something for everyone. Inside the palace, you can explore breathtaking state rooms and immersive exhibitions that bring 300 years of history to life. Outdoors, you can discover over 2000 acres of Brown-designed landscapes, 150 acres of award-winning formal gardens, and the iconic rooftop restoration project. Whether visiting with friends or planning a family outing, your admission ticket will take you through unforgettable seasonal moments at this magnificent British palace.Blenheim · 19.6 km from Abingdon
Bridge of Sighs
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Bridge of Sighs

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The Bridge of Sighs is located in the city center of Oxford, England, United Kingdom, and connects two buildings of Hertford College, University of Oxford. Built in 1913, it is one of the iconic architectural landmarks in Oxford. The bridge features an enclosed, elevated walkway design and is constructed of light-colored stone, with an exterior that reflects Neo-Gothic architectural features. Spanning a narrow street, its arched structure, stone decorations, and intricate window tracery allow it to blend seamlessly with the surrounding historic buildings. Its primary purpose is to facilitate travel between different areas of the college for students and faculty. It contains internal stairs that connect different floors of the buildings on both sides.Oxford · 9.5 km from Abingdon
Bodleian Library
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Bodleian Library

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Bodleian Library is one of the important libraries of the University of Oxford and is a historic academic library in the United Kingdom. It consists of multiple buildings, primarily including the Old Library, the Weston Library on the west side, and the circular Radcliffe Camera. The core area of the Old Library is the Old Schools Quadrangle, where the stone buildings, arches, and decorative towers surrounding the quadrangle showcase the characteristics of traditional Oxford university architecture. The library houses a vast collection of books, manuscripts, historical documents, and rare printed materials, providing resources for teaching and academic research. It combines the functions of book collection, academic research, and historical building exhibition, and is also an important cultural landmark in the center of Oxford.Oxford · 9.5 km from Abingdon
Radcliffe Camera
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Radcliffe Camera

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The Radcliffe Library (Radcliffe Camera) is located in Radcliffe Square (Radcliffe Square) in the center of Oxford. It is part of the Bodleian Library and was completed and opened in 1749. The library is the representative of the early round library in the UK. The vaulted Baroque building has become one of the landmarks of Oxford. It often appears in many postcards of Oxford University, and Hogwarts magic in the "Harry Potter" series of movies. Part of the school scenes were filmed here. Overlooking the library from the roof of the University Church of the Virgin Mary opposite, the angle is very good.Oxford · 9.4 km from Abingdon
Oxford Castle & Prison
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Oxford Castle & Prison

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This is a 1,000-year-old castle and prison, west of the university town in the direction of Oxford train station. The castle is a Roman-era building in the 11th century, with structures such as a moat. This is a strategic fortress. Later, the military castle was used as a prison by the British. Now the Oxfordshire government has listed the castle as a first-class protected building. After renovation, it has been transformed into a sightseeing spot, OxfordCastleUnlocked. It is open for tourists to visit the interior of the castle for a fee. The guided tours provided by the castle allow you to look back on the prison life here, and climb the towers to enjoy the view of the city, which is very pleasant.Oxford · 9.1 km from Abingdon
Windsor Castle
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Windsor Castle

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4.7/5
1.4k reviews
• Stroll through Windsor Castle, the royal family's ancestral home • Admire exquisite treasures in the national suites • Enjoy audio guides and savor the beauty of the castle Windsor Castle has been the family residence of the British royal House of Windsor, situated on a hill overlooking the River Thames. Originally built by William the Conqueror in the 11th century, the castle's design has evolved over time due to its long history, changing royal tastes, and financial circumstances, blending classical and modern elements. Windsor Castle can be divided into the Upper Ward, Middle Ward, and Lower Ward. The Upper Ward mainly features royal furnishings like the Waterloo Chamber (banquet hall) and art galleries. The Middle Ward has the Round Tower surrounded by the Rose Garden, while the Lower Ward includes Gothic-style St. George's Chapel among other attractions. The upper section primarily consists of state suites and royal private suites, renowned for their collection of royal paintings and treasures. With furniture and decorations dating back to the Middle Ages, each room here can be considered a small art gallery. The central area here is dominated by the round tower surrounded by rose gardens, originally built of wood and later reconstructed in stone. The round tower once served as a prison for royal political enemies but now primarily houses the royal archives and photography collections. St. George's Chapel in the Lower Ward is a fine example of English Gothic architecture, renowned for its magnificent stone fan-vaulted ceiling and exquisite stained glass windows. It has also hosted numerous royal weddings.Windsor · 51.6 km from Abingdon
Oxford Botanic Garden

Oxford Botanic Garden

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4.3/5
48 reviews
This is the oldest botanical garden in England, established in 1621. About 8,000 kinds of plants are planted in the vast area of 20,000 square meters. There are many rare plants in the botanical garden, especially the cold-resistant spurge plants that are nationally collected. Across the flowers swaying in the wind, the view of the college tower and the Chawell River in front of you is more charming. The scenery here is very good, if you have time, you can go and take a good look.Oxford · 9.3 km from Abingdon
Carfax Tower

Carfax Tower

3.3
4.5/5
46 reviews
Four roads meet here. If you pay attention, you will find that there is an indistinct line of demarcation between Oxford's business district and the college district, and the Carlfax Clock Tower is on the border - 14th century university teachers, students and citizens The melee happened here. The Calfax Clock Tower is the only remnant of St. Martin's Church. The history of St. Martin's Church can be traced back to the 11th century. During the continuous expansion of the road in the 19th century, the church and the fountain were demolished successively, and only the bell tower remained. Calfax Clock Tower has a total of 99 steps, and the tower can overlook the buildings and gardens of the colleges and universities.Oxford · 9.2 km from Abingdon
High St

High St

3.3
4.0/5
28 reviews
The High Street is Oxford's main road, with tall and magnificent buildings on both sides. Wordsworth wrote sonnets to describe the bustling scene of this street.Oxford · 9.4 km from Abingdon

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Abingdon Audio Tour: Riverside Heritage
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Harry potter studio and university of Oxford 1-day tour
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City Sightseeing London Hop-On Hop-Off Bus & Optional Add-Ons
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Harry Potter Studio Tour London 1-day tour | admission ticket + shuttle bus included
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Stonehenge half-day tour from London - bookable for 1 person with inner circle experience upgrade & air-conditioned bus
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1-day tour to Windsor Castle + The Roman Baths + Stonehenge in the UK | refundable 1 day in advance
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1-day tour to Stonehenge + The Roman Baths in Bath, UK | optional English/Chinese/German/French/Spanish guide
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London Cable Car
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Stonehenge + Bath 1-day tour|Sufficient tour duration|Multiple packages available
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UK Windsor Castle + Stonehenge + University of Oxford In-Depth Guide 1-Day Tour with Multilingual Options
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庞贝蒋琬July 3, 2025
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The teacher started from the Oxford University Museum and finally went to Chris Church College, bringing us a very detailed history of Britain and the origin of Oxford. The most impressive thing is the story of Bloody Mary: the conflict between the new and old churches, the three archbishops who were burned to death, and the violence and killing caused by an unfortunate childhood. The teacher prepared very carefully! When narrating, he could also cite modern classics. The children could also fill in and remember these stories based on film and television works, such as the history of the entire Oxford University & the division of labor of the colleges, etc., which can be understood in combination with the plot of Harry Potter~ Three hours of explanation, let us all want more!

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_We***12August 16, 2026
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It was a lot of fun, with fewer crowds and beautiful scenery. It was much more comfortable than traveling in China where there are many people. You could deeply experience the English countryside and learn about Churchill's life story. Highly recommended!

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陌染MMJanuary 29, 2021
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The Bridge of Sighs (Oxford University, UK) is officially called Hertford Bridge. It is a famous attraction at Oxford University. The construction of the Bridge of Sighs began in 1913 (completed in 1914). It crosses New College Road and connects the old and new parts of Hertford College. It is a famous attraction at Oxford University. It was designed by Sir Thomas Jackson. Because the bridge is similar to the Bridge of Sighs in Venice, Italy, it is called the Bridge of Sighs. I came to Oxford University with a tour group and could only take a quick look.

Bridge of Sighs

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E22***58September 17, 2020
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The Bodleian Library is a large arched dome building and a landmark building in Oxford. When you see this circular library in the picture, you know you are in Oxford. The library is built in the style of the Pantheon in Rome, but it is not open to tourists. Only staff from Oxford University can enter with access control. There are many tourists taking pictures outside.

Bodleian Library

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BbybellsJanuary 10, 2024
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the Radcliffe camera is stunning and a place that I always take tourists when they visit

Radcliffe Camera

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M43***62December 2, 2020
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Covid regulations at the castle/prison dictate that an hours guided tour must be taken. In reality a visit without one would be a mistake. Our tour was conducted by Becca, right from the start it was obvious she has a thorough knowledge of the sights to see at the location. A thoroughly enjoyable, rewarding and enlightening visit. Highly recommended.

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Elaine328August 22, 2026
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Getting from London to Windsor by bus (702 green line) is very convenient, even without taking the train. Photography is prohibited inside the church and castle. Seeing Queen Mary's Toy House reminded me of the inspiration for many miniature landscape designs in China. I personally think it's well worth a visit. Buying tickets is also very convenient. If you want to see the Changing of the Guard ceremony, enter the castle around 1 PM to find a good spot.

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东张西望望东西April 18, 2020
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Walking on the campus of Oxford University, I saw that the botanical garden was also very beautiful. In fact, it is a bit difficult to tell the difference between the Oxford University Park and the botanical garden. It is still a place with green trees, birds singing and flowers blooming.

Oxford Botanic Garden

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天天成长July 1, 2016
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Where the Bell Tower was the bustling intersection in the former English counties, it used to be part of St. Martin's Church.

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Don't miss these attractions in Abingdon: University of Oxford, Blenheim Palace, and Bridge of Sighs. If you like Cultural experiences, try Abingdon Audio Tour: Riverside Heritage. If you enjoy Spa & wellness, try Top Bath: Private guided tour with your mobile.

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When choosing a tour, start with how much time you have and the kind of experience you're looking for. Trending options right now include Stonehenge half-day tour from London - bookable for 1 person with inner circle experience upgrade & air-conditioned bus, 1-day tour to Windsor Castle + The Roman Baths + Stonehenge in the UK | refundable 1 day in advance, and Warner Bros. Studio Tour London 1-day tour [instant confirmation/free cancellation]. Check the real-time availability and itinerary before you book.

As of October 21, 2026, the reference price for day tours and activities in Abingdon is around AED 62.75 – AED 849.32. Rates vary by duration, group size, transport, tickets, meals, and any special admission requirements. Before you book, please confirm the billing currency and whether the price is quoted per person or per group.

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