Oxford Travel Forum

My 21 yr old son Christopher will be coming to Oxford Jan 27 to attend school until the 10th of May. He has never traveled outside of California, so this will be a very big change for him. I want to help him be prepared as much as possible, in the way of cell phones (how and what kind?), clothing and items he should bring from home. Can anyone help with some much needed tips for a grateful mom?

I'm planning on making a rail journey from Oxford to Manchester returning later the next day. Can you park for more than 24 hours at the rail station? And would it be easy to get a space on a Wednesday afternoon until late Thursday night?

Also, if this is not possible, can you park at the park and rides (thornhill) for more than 24 hours?

I will be stopping in Oxford on December 26. Will there be any tours of the college available? What other tourist sights can I see? Will any pubs be open?

Thanks

Hi all,

I am in need of help!!!!! Pls HELP! I would like to find out if there is any bus services from Oxford ( Abingdon) to London East or Heathrow airport?If the bus service is to Heathrow airport, pls also let me know if Tube is in service on 26th December? I was told that during Christmas season the public services will also be stopped. I need to go from Oxford to London East to meet up with a long-lost friend. I am not from Oxford, will only be there to visit a friend.

Thanks in advance

A friend of mine in Swindon is gettting married and they're searching for a beautiful place to spent the night. The price shouldn't be more than 130 Pounds per person. Any suggestions?
They're also searching for a nice place for the honeymoon. It has to be somewhere in England as the girl is from Ukraine and needs a visa for any other country :-(
Thanks for your tips!!
Natascha

hello member,
i like to visit oxford for atleast six month can anybody help me?

Hi, I am looking for a room in eynsham, anyone have an idea where it is the best place to find one. Or, maybe you have one to let ^^, please get me on 07793086371 or bigbenqi@hotmail.com.
Thank you very much for your help.

Hi, my husband has asked me to show him Oxford during our trip to the UK in September. It's one of my favourite places, so I'm very happy to do that. But when I travel on my own I always use trains or National Express and I have never paid any attention to the parking situation in Oxford.
There is a car park near the train station, I remember that.We'll be coming down Headington Road, is there any car park closer to this area? Is parking allowed in the smaller side streets?
The map I have doesn't show car parks so I hope someone in Oxford can help me.
Thank you.
Christine

I'm a undergrad student in the states soon to move to England for post grad work and I was wondering, is Oxford expensive? I'm looking for an insiders guide to help me downsize the following list of four cities/towns: Leicester, Exeter, Nottingham, and Oxford to the top two. Which are the best? -Kel

Will be in Didcot over the next 12 months and wish to share a flat/house within the triangle of Didcot-Abingdon-Wantage , is there any body also looking for a room to live in or letting house/flat here? Thanks!

Being trying to find a web place to inform me about buses from oxford to chipping camdem ..or other destinations
can you help me?

I've heard references to "Oxboro" in numerous sources--referring to university. Is this a local way to pronounce Oxford?

Thanks.

Hi everybody!
I'm a Belgian girl, 21, from Belgium. I'm coming in Witney next week, for 6 weeks. I'll be working in Eynsham Hall, a hotel and conference centre. I would like to meet people there, because I don't know anybody and I'm a bit afraid of leaving my country...alone!!!

Please could you give some addresses of forums or chats to meet nice people? Or if you live not too far from Witney, we could meet to talk about everything!

Thanks Olivia

Hi

I'll be in Oxford between around 11am - 5 pm on Sat
anything I should definitely visit in that time or would I be best just to walk around and enjoy the architecture

Thanks

Hi guys,

as I am planning to stay in Oxford for a month in summer (24.7.-20.8.) I am looking for a single room with kitchen and toilet/shower near the Oxford university or in Cowley.
Please write to lilly.epple@t-online.de if you've got any information for me! I'd be so glad because I've been searching for weeks not - without sucess!
Bye, kind regards,

Lilly

Hi folks,

we're thinking of maybe going for a weekend break to Oxford. What's the best way to get there coming from Heathrow? Also: Any recommendations with regards to accomodation?

Thanks a million
Holger

hello.
i have a beautiful and large room double,from 24of december until 27of january.OXFORD.
bullingdon rd.

its very nice and close the supermarket tesco.
the home is clean, large. if you are interested ...07800542666
thankyou very much.

I have just taken over as an Head chef at 'The Lamb Inn', High street, Little Milton, Oxfordshire Ox44 7PU.
Tel : 01844 279 527
I will be staying at the restaurant accomodation.
I am actually from Mumbai , India
This is my first time in Oxfordshire.
I will be arriving on the 1st of Nov to join the GastoPub
I am a very humorous and friendly person, I would like to make new friends around,
Sorry , At present I dont have my own transportation
Any one Interested who can actually take me around would be great.
In return I can teach you some Authentic Indian cooking.

Dear VTrs,
Please, do any of you know a Roman Catholic church in Oxford? I am already in Oxford (bee here for already eleven days) and will stay here for about a year, but all of the churches I have found (Christ, St. Aldates, University Church of St. Mary, Magdalene, St. Giles) belong to the Church of England.
Any info will be GREATLY appreciated, since here in my college no one seems to know .
Thanks a lot,
Flor de Maria

it happens that I will be arriving at Oxford on a Saturday afternoon. and I need to go certain University office to get the key to my dorm. Is the University still functional on weekends? Or will I be left wandering on the streets? Please help me, thanks a lot.

Does anyone know how to get to Oxford University from Heathrow Airport via subway? I know there is no direct line, but if I took subway first at Heathrow then how would I proceed to get to Oxford, in the cheapest (and comparatively conveniet) way? Thanks

hello , may name is beatriz, i´m 25 years old,
i´m studens spanish, i want to go to oxford in october 2003 until january 2005.
im cherching work and accomodattion, can you help me?
thank you very much.

YOU KNOW THE RESTAURANTS SPANISH IN OXFORD?

Please, what kind of clothing should I pack for a one-year stay, and what other should I buy there? What are the best shops in Oxford to buy clothes, especially jackets at a reasonable price?
I am going to do my M.Sc. in Oxford next October and I don't want to pack but the essentials, trying to buy in Oxford what can be bought in a budget.
Thanks for your help!
Flor de Maria

I am locating to oxford in the next few weeks and really have no idea where to stat looking for accomodation. I will be happy to rent alone or in a shared house if any one can give me any help or advice i would really appreciate it

Cheers