A Guide to Oxford

Oxford is a stimulating and pleasant place in which to live – with plenty going on.

To the right, we've listed a few of the city's entertainment facilities – but you may like to explore sites such as Daily Information and In Oxford for a comprehensive insight.

The nearest shops, cafés and entertainment facilities to the College are in Summertown, and to find information specifically about these, please see Summertown Info.

What's on in Oxford?

Theatre — both of the main theatres are on George Street, in the centre of town. They are the Oxford Playhouse and the New Theatre.

Sport — facilities include the Kassam Stadium, and the city's ice rink. The closest gym to d'Overbroeck's, meanwhile, is the Ferry Sports Centre.

Cinemas — there are two Odeon cinemas, in the centre of town. Jericho's Phoenix Picturehouse, meanwhile, regularly shows independent and arthouse films.

Museums — for anthropological delights, visit the Pitt Rivers Museum, or go to the Ashmolean for art and archaeology. And see the latest exhibitions at Modern Art Oxford.

Live music — Oxford has many venues, including the Oxford Academy and The Regal. See Oxfordbands for more about the Oxford music scene. Classical concerts are held at the Sheldonian Theatre and Holywell Music Room.