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A practical guide to what you can do in Oxford today, using live opening status, event timings and source-aware visitor listings.
Updated for Wednesday, 10 June 2026.
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Covered Market
A historic covered market with food, coffee, gifts and independent shops in the centre of Oxford.
Free to enter · market
Oxford Castle & Prison
A guided-tour attraction exploring Oxford’s castle, prison, crypt and Saxon tower history.
From about £17.55 online saver · tourist_attraction
Bridge of Sighs
A famous Oxford photo spot connecting parts of Hertford College over New College Lane.
Free exterior view · landmark
Christ Church Meadow
A scenic riverside walk with classic Oxford views, good for a slower outdoor route.
Free · garden
Radcliffe Camera
One of Oxford’s most iconic buildings and a must-see photo stop in the historic centre.
Free exterior view · landmark
Ashmolean Museum
Oxford’s major art and archaeology museum, ideal for rainy days and first-time visitors.
Free entry · museum
Carfax Tower
A central tower viewpoint near the crossroads of Oxford’s main shopping streets.
Paid entry · viewpoint
History of Science Museum
A free museum of scientific instruments in the world’s oldest surviving purpose-built museum building.
Free entry · museum
Events
The Tumbling Paddies
Security - Bag Policy: Large bags including rucksacks are not allowed. There are no facilities to leave large bags or luggage. If you really have to bring a bag - and it's preferable you don't, please make sure it's small. Only one small bag per person is perm
unknown · folk
Summer Comedy Club in association with Rock the ATIC
The heat is on in Oxford come and join us for a refreshing beverage in our air conditioned piano bar and chuckle at the best up and coming comedians from all over the country.
unknown · comedy
The Slip
University of Oxford Student Season: Trinity Term 2026 By Orla Wyatt Four friends. A collision. A truth that threatens to eat them alive. Orla Wyatt’s seco
unknown · theatre
Scenes with Girls
University of Oxford Student Season: Trinity Term 2026 By Miriam Battye Tosh and Lou. 22 scenes. Other friends have come, got boyfriends and gone. So what?
unknown · theatre
The Marquise
Presented by Theatre Royal Windsor By Noël Coward Directed by Philip Wilson Noël Coward’s witty romantic comedy gets a vibrant 1930s twist!When a widowed c
unknown · comedy
The Great Big Dance Off - Grand Final
Primary and Secondary schools from across Oxfordshire come together to perform in the annual festival celebrating all things dance.
unknown · dance
Rainy day
Covered Market
A historic covered market with food, coffee, gifts and independent shops in the centre of Oxford.
Free to enter · market
Oxford Castle & Prison
A guided-tour attraction exploring Oxford’s castle, prison, crypt and Saxon tower history.
From about £17.55 online saver · tourist_attraction
Ashmolean Museum
Oxford’s major art and archaeology museum, ideal for rainy days and first-time visitors.
Free entry · museum
History of Science Museum
A free museum of scientific instruments in the world’s oldest surviving purpose-built museum building.
Free entry · museum
Museum of Oxford
A city museum telling the story of Oxford and its people, based inside Oxford Town Hall.
Free entry · museum
Free
Bridge of Sighs
A famous Oxford photo spot connecting parts of Hertford College over New College Lane.
Free exterior view · landmark
Christ Church Meadow
A scenic riverside walk with classic Oxford views, good for a slower outdoor route.
Free · garden
Radcliffe Camera
One of Oxford’s most iconic buildings and a must-see photo stop in the historic centre.
Free exterior view · landmark
Ashmolean Museum
Oxford’s major art and archaeology museum, ideal for rainy days and first-time visitors.
Free entry · museum
History of Science Museum
A free museum of scientific instruments in the world’s oldest surviving purpose-built museum building.
Free entry · museum
Oxford opening times can change because of private events, college access, ticket availability or last-entry rules. Use this page to shortlist ideas, then check any important visit using the source link on the listing page.
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