Oxford

Oxford is a historic city in England in the UK. The city is home to the University of Oxford which is the oldest university in the English-speaking world. As of 2001 census, Oxford had a population of 134,248.

Key Facts about Oxford

Oxford University Museum of Natural History:

Here are some facts about Oxford:

Oxford is a city in central southern England.
Oxford is one of the fastest growing cities (in terms of population growth) in the United Kingdom.
Oxford is best known as a university town, home to the University of Oxford, which is regarded as one of the world's top universities, and which is also the oldest university in the English-speaking world.
As well as the university and education, Oxford has a very varied and diverse economic base including publishing, science, high technology, and motor manufacturing industries.
Brewing is also a traditional industry of Oxford (several of the university's colleges even had their own private breweries), although nowadays, most of the breweries have closed or moved to other locations.
The main roads to and from Oxford are the A34, the A40, the A44, and the A420. The A40 connects (after a section of dual carriage way) to Junction 8 of the M40.
There are a number of coach services connecting Oxford to London and other destinations.
Oxford station is about ½ mile (1 kilometer) from the city center. It provides rail connections to London, Birmingham, Manchester, Edinburgh, and other destinations.
Oxford does have its own airport, London Oxford Airport, which is Kidlington, about 5 miles (8 kilometers) to the North of the city, however there are (at the time of writing) few if any regular commercial flights from it. The airport is however looking to establish commercial aviation routes to a variety of European destinations.

Attractions and Places of Interest in Oxford

Some attractions and places of interest in Oxford and the surrounding area include:

Blenheim Palace in Woodstock, Oxfordshire
Oxford University Museum of Natural History
University of Oxford Botanic Garden

Weather in Oxford

For current weather information, we recommend:

BBC Weather forecast for Oxford, England, United Kingdom

Books about Oxford

Here are some books about Oxford:

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101 Oxford England Travel Tips and Tricks: Your Complete Guide to Visiting Oxford England

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OXFORD ENGLAND Photography Coffee Table Book Tourists Attractions: A Mind-Blowing Tour In Oxford City,England Photography Coffee Table Book: for ... Images (8.5"*11") Paperback.May 12, 2023.

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