Here’s a detailed 7-day itinerary for Oxford, England, covering
historical monuments, gardens, nature, shopping, and gastronomy from 6
AM to 10 PM, including budget-friendly accommodation and dining options.
### **Day 1: Historical Monuments
and City Center**
- **6:00 AM** - Breakfast at **The Vaults & Garden Café** (affordable
and healthy options).
- **7:00 AM** - Visit **University of Oxford** colleges, starting with
**Christ Church College** (book tickets in advance).
- **10:00 AM** - Explore **Radcliffe Camera** and **Bodleian Library**
(book tours in advance).
- **12:00 PM** - Lunch at **The Eagle and Child** (good value for
traditional pub fare).
- **2:00 PM** - Walk around **Broad Street** and **Cornmarket Street**
for shopping.
- **4:00 PM** - Visit **Ashmolean Museum** (free entry).
- **6:00 PM** - Dinner at **The Covered Market** (variety of affordable
options).
- **8:00 PM** - Enjoy a drink at **The Bear Inn**.
- **10:00 PM** - Return to your accommodation.
### **Day 2: Gardens and Cultural
Experiences**
- **6:00 AM** - Breakfast at **The Mission Café**.
- **7:00 AM** - Explore **University Parks** for a peaceful morning walk.
- **10:00 AM** - Visit **Keble College** and its beautiful gardens.
- **12:00 PM** - Lunch at **The Chancellors’ Court Café** (affordable
and charming).
- **2:00 PM** - Explore **Botanic Garden** (book tickets in advance).
- **4:00 PM** - Visit **Pitt Rivers Museum** (free entry).
- **6:00 PM** - Dinner at **The Red Lion** (great value and good quality).
- **8:00 PM** - Enjoy a play or performance at **Oxford Playhouse**
(check for tickets).
- **10:00 PM** - Return to your accommodation.
### **Day 3: Nature and Scenic
Walks**
- **6:00 AM** - Breakfast at **Café Coco**.
- **7:00 AM** - Visit **Port Meadow** for a scenic walk and wildlife
spotting.
- **10:00 AM** - Explore **Iffley Village** and its historic church.
- **12:00 PM** - Lunch at **The Isis Farmhouse** (affordable and scenic).
- **2:00 PM** - Walk along the **Thames Path** for beautiful riverside
views.
- **4:00 PM** - Visit **Christ Church Meadows** for a relaxing afternoon.
- **6:00 PM** - Dinner at **The Perch** (good value and traditional
dishes).
- **8:00 PM** - Enjoy a drink at **The Rose & Crown**.
- **10:00 PM** - Return to your accommodation.
### **Day 4: Day Trip to Blenheim
Palace**
- **6:00 AM** - Breakfast at **The Breakfast Club**.
- **7:00 AM** - Take a bus or taxi to **Blenheim Palace** (book tickets
in advance).
- **9:00 AM** - Explore **Blenheim Palace** and its gardens.
- **12:00 PM** - Lunch at **The Orangery Restaurant** at Blenheim
Palace.
- **2:00 PM** - Stroll around the **Parkland and Gardens**.
- **4:00 PM** - Return to Oxford and explore **Jericho** area.
- **6:00 PM** - Dinner at **The Jericho Café** (affordable and cozy).
- **8:00 PM** - Relax with a drink at **The Gardeners Arms**.
- **10:00 PM** - Return to your accommodation.
### **Day 5: Historical Sites and
Shopping**
- **6:00 AM** - Breakfast at **The Deli**.
- **7:00 AM** - Visit **St. Mary the Virgin Church** and climb the tower
for views.
- **10:00 AM** - Explore **Magdalen College** and **The Cloisters**.
- **12:00 PM** - Lunch at **The Handle Bar Café & Kitchen** (great value
for fresh food).
- **2:00 PM** - Visit **Oxford University Museum of Natural History**
(free entry).
- **4:00 PM** - Enjoy shopping at **Westgate Oxford**.
- **6:00 PM** - Dinner at **The Oxford Kitchen** (affordable and high-quality).
- **8:00 PM** - Enjoy a local event or film at **The Ultimate Picture
Palace** (check for events).
- **10:00 PM** - Return to your accommodation.
### **Day 6: Day Trip to the
Cotswolds**
- **6:00 AM** - Breakfast at **The Old Bookbinders Ale House**.
- **7:00 AM** - Take a bus or train to the **Cotswolds** (book in
advance).
- **9:00 AM** - Explore **Bourton-on-the-Water** and its charming
streets.
- **12:00 PM** - Lunch at **The Kingsbridge Inn** (good value for
traditional fare).
- **2:00 PM** - Visit **Stow-on-the-Wold** and **Chipping Campden**.
- **4:00 PM** - Enjoy a relaxing afternoon in **Broadway**.
- **6:00 PM** - Dinner at **The Broadway Hotel** (affordable and high-quality).
- **8:00 PM** - Return to Oxford.
- **10:00 PM** - Return to your accommodation.
### **Day 7: Final Exploration and
Relaxation**
- **6:00 AM** - Breakfast at **The Green Café**.
- **7:00 AM** - Visit **Oxford Castle & Prison** (book tours in advance).
- **10:00 AM** - Explore **The Covered Market** for last-minute
shopping.
- **12:00 PM** - Lunch at **Pieminister** (great value for pies).
- **2:00 PM** - Stroll through **Cowley Road** for unique shops and
cafés.
- **4:00 PM** - Visit **Wolvercote Cemetery** and **The Trout Inn** for
a scenic walk.
- **6:00 PM** - Farewell dinner at **The Swan & Castle** (affordable and
good quality).
- **8:00 PM** - Enjoy a final evening stroll through **Oxford’s historic
streets**.
- **10:00 PM** - Return to your accommodation for departure preparation.
### **Accommodation and Dining
Tips**
- **Accommodation**: Look for budget-friendly hostels or hotels in
central locations such as **City Centre** or **Jericho**. Consider **YHA
Oxford** or **The Oxford Hotel**.
- **Dining**: Utilize affordable restaurants, cafés, and markets. Look
for deals and discounts on local dining apps or websites.
Enjoy your week in Oxford with a perfect blend of history, culture,
nature, and gastronomy!
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