Oxford is ninety kilometres from London and only sixty kilometres from Heathrow Airport. The River Thames runs through Oxford, and the River Cherwell joins it there. The land is low, but there are hills to the west. One of the most peaceful ways to enjoy Oxford is by walking along the riverbanks, watching the rowing eights at practice and occasionally glancing up at the "dreaming spires" on the skyline.
Oxford spires from South Park
The city is an important centre for work, shopping and nighlife. But people from all over the world, come to Oxford to see the fine buildings, the museums, and the parks and gardens. Much of the city is old and very beautiful. Oxford is a very interesting city, and many visitors fall in love with it.
Radcliffe Camera
More than 110,000 people have their homes in Oxford. But in some months of the year there are a lot more people in the city; thousands of students come from other towns for parts of the year.
The Sheldonian Theatre (1664)
Designed by St Christopher Wren, where degree ceremonies are held
The College of St Mary Magdalen
The College of St Mary Magdalen
The college was founded on St Swithun's Day in 1458 by William Waynflete, Bishop of Winchester and Lord Chancellor of England under King Henry VI. Today, Magdalen is one of the largest Colleges in Oxford both in student numbers and also ground area. From the top of the building there is singing at dawn (six o'clock ) on May Morning each year. A few students make the dangerous jump from Magdalen Bridge into the river below.
Magdalen College Tower from the Botanic Garden
