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Points of interest · Oxford · Updated on 6 November 2026

Attractions and sights in Oxford

Oxford has 58 points of interest on the Outdoor Pitstop map. Most are attractions (32), memorials (13) and museums (9). 25 have a page of their own with a photo and a story. At 9, the app tells the story as an audio tour of about two minutes.

Bodleian Library
Bodleian Library
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Ashmolean Museum
Ashmolean Museum
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Christ Church
Christ Church
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On the map

9 audio tours in Oxford

At these places the app tells the story on the spot, in about two minutes. Listen in English or Dutch.

Bodleian Library
AttractionAudio story · 2 min

Bodleian Library

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Ashmolean Museum
MuseumAudio story · 2 min

Ashmolean Museum

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Photo: Lewis Clarke · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0View the photo on Wikimedia Commons
Christ Church
AttractionAudio story · 2 min

Christ Church

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Photo: Godot13 · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0View the photo on Wikimedia Commons
Merton College
AttractionAudio story · 2 min

Merton College

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All Souls College
AttractionAudio story · 2 min

All Souls College

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With Pro you check in at the place and hear the whole story; new users get Pro for their first 4 weeks.

Hear the story of Bodleian Library on the spot with the app

The 48 best-known attractions in Oxford

After the places above, best known first.

  1. 10Oxford University Museum of Natural HistoryOxford University Museum of Natural HistoryMuseum · Story
  2. 11Radcliffe CameraRadcliffe CameraAttraction · Story
  3. 12Sheldonian TheatreSheldonian TheatreAttraction · Story
  4. 13University of Oxford Botanic GardenUniversity of Oxford Botanic GardenAttraction · Story
  5. 14Pitt Rivers MuseumPitt Rivers MuseumMuseum · Story
  6. 15Exeter CollegeExeter CollegeAttraction · Story
  7. 16Hertford CollegeHertford CollegeAttraction · Story
  8. 17Jesus CollegeJesus CollegeAttraction · Story
  9. 18New CollegeNew CollegeAttraction · Story
  10. 19Lincoln CollegeLincoln CollegeAttraction · Story
  11. 20Pembroke CollegePembroke CollegeAttraction · Story
  12. 21The Queen's CollegeThe Queen's CollegeAttraction · Story
  13. 22Wadham CollegeWadham CollegeAttraction · Story
  14. 23Worcester CollegeWorcester CollegeAttraction · Story
  15. 24MemorialMemorialMemorial · Story
  16. 25Birthplace of Richard I and JohnBirthplace of Richard I and JohnMemorial · Story
  17. 26Brasenose CollegeBrasenose CollegeAttraction
  18. 27Carfax TowerCarfax TowerAttraction
  19. 28Christ Church Picture GalleryChrist Church Picture GalleryMuseum
  20. 29Clarendon BuildingClarendon BuildingAttraction
  21. 30Convocation HouseConvocation HouseAttraction
  22. 31Godstow AbbeyGodstow AbbeyArchaeological site
  23. 32International Brigade MemorialInternational Brigade MemorialMemorial
  24. 33Martyrs' MemorialMartyrs' MemorialMonument
  25. 34Merton College ChapelMerton College ChapelAttraction
  26. 35Museum of OxfordMuseum of OxfordMuseum
  27. 36Museum of the History of ScienceMuseum of the History of ScienceMuseum
  28. 37Oxford War MemorialOxford War MemorialMemorial
  29. 38Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire Light Infantry War MemorialOxfordshire and Buckinghamshire Light Infantry War MemorialMemorial
  30. 39Rhodes HouseRhodes HouseAttraction
  31. 40Shelley MemorialShelley MemorialMemorial
  32. 41Site of the Burning of the Oxford MartyrsSite of the Burning of the Oxford MartyrsMemorial
  33. 42St Margaret's WellSt Margaret's WellMemorial
  34. 43Story MuseumStory MuseumMuseum
  35. 44Taylor InstitutionTaylor InstitutionAttraction
  36. 45The Bridge of SighsThe Bridge of SighsAttraction
  37. 46The Divinity SchoolThe Divinity SchoolAttraction
  38. 47The Kilns - CS Lewis's HomeThe Kilns - CS Lewis's HomeMuseum
  39. 48Tirah MemorialTirah MemorialMemorial

All points of interest from A to Z

A name with a link has a page of its own with a photo and a story.

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Frequently asked questions

How many attractions are there in Oxford?

The Outdoor Pitstop map shows 58 points of interest in Oxford, 25 of them with a page of their own with a photo and a story.

What are the best known attractions in Oxford?

Among others Bodleian Library, Ashmolean Museum, Christ Church, Oxford University Museum of Natural History and Merton College.

Which attractions in Oxford have an audio tour?

9: Bodleian Library, Ashmolean Museum, Christ Church, Merton College, All Souls College, Magdalen College, Trinity College, Balliol College and Oriel College.

How does an audio tour work?

When you are at the place, the Outdoor Pitstop app tells its story in about two minutes, in English or Dutch. With Pro you check in and hear the whole story.

Which attractions are there in Oxford?

32, including Bodleian Library, Christ Church, Merton College, All Souls College and Magdalen College.

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