English courses in Oxford, England

English courses in Oxford

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Oxford - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Oxford is a city and local government district in Oxfordshire, England, with a population of 134,248 (2001 census). It is home to the University of Oxford, the oldest university in the English-speaking world.
It is known as the "city of dreaming spires", a term coined by Matthew Arnold in reference to the harmonious architecture of the university buildings. The River Thames runs through Oxford, where for a distance of some 10 miles it is known as the Isis.

Virtual Tour of Oxford Welcome to the unique panoramic photographic virtual reality tour of the historic university city of Oxford, see around the city in 360 degrees. This visually stunning resource uses interactive web pages which allow you to explore and manipulate 360 degree photographic panoramas of the city and university. It is constructed from hundreds of high quality photographs of Oxford. Highlighted in the Sunday Times Jan 2004.

Welcome to Visit Oxford Welcome to Visit Oxford the official website for visitor information on Oxford and the surrounding area. Well known as it is, Oxford never fails to impress. The Bodleian Library, The Ashmolean Museum, The Botanic Gardens and Christ Church Cathedral are just a few of Oxford’s world famous attractions. Boat trips on the River Thames, entertaining guided walking tours and open-top bus tours take in the city’s architecture and introduce Oxford’s heritage. See more attractions for less, by getting The Oxford Visitor Card online or from the Oxford Tourist Information Centre.

Visit Britain - Oxford Guide
A visit to Oxford is unique. The sheer beauty of the city's colleges and riverside setting; national and international treasures, displayed in a 'family' of museums whose scope and scholarship is second to none; literary links and stunning film and TV locations; idyllic days by the river; shops with real character; music and drama ranging from candlelit evensong in college chapels to Shakespeare in the park. These and other popular ingredients blend with Oxford's lively mix of restaurants, cafés, pubs and theatres to give this historic city its alluring vibrant and cosmopolitan buzz.

The Oxford Story
The ideal first stop for visitors to Oxford, The Oxford Story offers the very best insight into the city's world-famous university, its famous faces and its history. climb aboard our indoor 'dark' ride and travel through 900 years of history, complete with sights, sounds and smells! Here you can meet some of the writers, scientists, politicians and eccentrics whose careers began in Oxford. In our interactive exhibition, 'Innovate', you can quiz world-leading experts on current university research. Child and multi-language commentaries available.

The Carfax Tower
Climb 99 steps to the top of the tower to get a bird's eye view of Oxford's "Dreaming Spires".
In 1818 St Martin's church was rebuilt complete with tower, however towards the end of the 19th century, mounting traffic problems necessitated road widening. The church, apart from it's tower, was demolished in 1896. The tower is all that remains today. On the east facade the church clock is adorned by two "quarter boys", who hit the bells at every "quarter" of the hour.

Blenheim Palace
Blenheim Palace, home to 11th Duke of Marlborough and the birthplace of Sir Winston Churchill, offers a memorable day out. Set in 2100 acres of beautiful parkland landscaped by ‘Capability’ Brown, the exquisite Baroque Palace is surrounded by sweeping lawns, formal gardens and the magnificent Lake.