Curious About... Oxford (Colleges)
Explore Oxford city centre with two self-guided heritage walks with a treasure hunt theme. Discover Oxford's "hidden treasures" whilst having a fun day out with family and friends!
Matthew Arnold dubbed Oxford as the "City of Dreaming Spires" based on the architecture of the world-famous University buildings The first colleges of Oxford were built in the 13th century, but it wasn't until 1878 that women were admitted to the university.
The Great Hall at Christ Church was used as inspiration for the Hogwarts dining hall in the Harry Potter films. Francis Treasham, the St. John's student who exposed the Guy Fawkes plot, was locked up in the Tower of London and mysteriously poisoned.
At Curious About... Oxford (Colleges) you will find all of the below activities, facilities, and important information.
Activities at Curious About... Oxford (Colleges) include:
- Self Guided City Walks and Treasure Hunts
We have also included their opening times and contact details. If you have any questions, you can contact the venue directly.
Facilities
Activities available in this location
Open Times
Contact
High Street
Oxford
Oxfordshire
OX1 3HY
Gallery
Self Guided City Walks and Treasure Hunts
Age Appropriate
- Children
- Teenagers
- Adults
Location
- Outdoor
Are you curious about Oxford? Looking for an unusual and quirky activity which gets you out in the fresh air whatever the weather? Take one of our self-guided walks with a treasure hunt theme – looping around the better-known sights, as well as some of the more unusual and quirky ones, which combined make Oxford an amazing place to explore! You’ll get everything – detailed directions, maps, clues (with answers in the back!), and interesting snippets about the history of Oxford
Useful Information
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