Oxford Theatres & Cinemas

Take a look through some of the best Theatres & Cinemas in Oxford and Oxfordshire.

The Ultimate Picture Palace Oxford

The Ultimate Picture Palace

The Ultimate Picture Palace (or UPP) is Oxford’s only independent cinema and one of the oldest cinemas in the United Kingdom. They show a mix of independent, mainstream, international, and

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Visiting the Phoenix Picturehouse in Oxford - Local Cinemas & Theatres.

Phoenix Picturehouse

The Phoenix Picturehouse is a historic, century-old cinema boasting two screens and a friendly upstairs bar. It shows blockbuster and independent films. The North Oxford Kinema in Walton Street was

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O’Reilly Theatre Oxford

O’Reilly Theatre

The O’Reilly Theatre is one of Oxford’s newest student theatres, opened in October 2002 and located in the grounds of Keble College. The O’Reilly is one of Oxford’s newest student theatres.

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The North Wall Arts Centre

The North Wall Arts Centre

The North Wall Arts Centre is an award-winning Oxford theatre and gallery based in Summertown. Their mission is to educate and inspire. The North Wall Arts Centre is a vibrant

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Old Fire Station - Oxford Theatres and Art Centres

Old Fire Station

The Old Fire Station is a centre for creativity in Oxford housing the homelessness charity Crisis and Arts at the Old Fire Station (AOFS). The centre wants people to be

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The Sheldonian Theatre - Oxford

The Sheldonian Theatre

The Sheldonian Theatre was designed by Christopher Wren for the University of Oxford. The building is named after Gilbert Sheldon, chancellor of the University at the time. Elegant and strong

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Oxford Burton Taylor Studio

Burton Taylor Studio

The Burton Taylor Studio presents and produces a wide range of live performances. They have a 50-seat stage for students and professionals. The studio hosts a wide variety of student

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New Theatre Oxford

New Theatre Oxford

New Theatre Oxford (previously known as the Apollo Theatre Oxford) is Oxford’s main commercial theatre. It has a capacity of 1,785 people. The first theatre was built in 1836, and

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Oxford Playhouse - Oxford Theatres

Oxford Playhouse

Oxford Playhouse is an independent theatre in Beaumont Street, Oxford. It was designed by Edward Maufe and F. G. M. Chancellor. Oxford Playhouse has been at the cultural heart of

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Things to Do in Oxford

Barefoot Jericho - Cakes in Oxford

Barefoot Jericho

Barefoot offers homemade cakes, pastries and bread, delicious coffee for eat-in or takeaway in the neighbourhood of Jericho, in Oxford.

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Shops to See in Oxford: The Cake Shop - Cakes for Any Occasion

The Cake Shop

The Cake Shop offers ready-made designs and bespoke masterpieces and has been trading since 1986 in Oxford’s Covered Market.

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Museums & Art Galleries

Antiques on High - Oxford Museums, Art Galleries and Antiques Shops

Antiques on High

Antiques on High is an antiques and art shop from Oxford founded in 1997 and open seven days a week. It has won several awards.

Aidan Meller Gallery - Oxford Museums and Art Galleries

Aidan Meller Gallery

Aidan Meller Gallery is one of Oxford’s longest-established specialist art galleries. They showcase modern, contemporary and old masters.

Oxford Christ Church College, Canterbury Quadrangle. Image courtesy of Billy Wilson

Christ Church Picture Gallery

Christ Church Picture Gallery is an art museum holding an important collection of about 300 Old Master paintings and almost 2,000 drawings and is one of the most important private

Historical Places

Oxford's Carfax Tower

Carfax Tower

Carfax Tower, in Oxford, is a 23-meter-high bell tower that used to belong to a 12th-century church. Here’s how to visit it (and why!).

24-26 Cornmarket Street. Image courtesy of Chuca Cimas.

24-26 Cornmarket Street, Oxford

24-26 Cornmarket Street, in Oxford, is a timber-framed building built in the late 14th century. It belonged to a wine merchant who ran it as an inn, the “New Inn”.

Parks & Meadows

Oxford Parks and Meadows: Oxford Canal - A Breath-taking Walk

Oxford Canal

Oxford Canal is a breath-taking option if you’re looking for an enjoyable walk close to the city. Here’s everything you need to know about it.

Brasenose Woods in Oxford

Brasenose Wood

Brasenose Wood is a woodland park featuring quiet walking paths and diverse flora. It’s also part of a larger nature reserve in Oxford.

Oxford University Parks. Image courtesy of Piers Nye via Flickr Commons.

Oxford University Parks

Oxford University Parks (or University Parks) is a large park area northeast of the city. The park is open to the public during the day.