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Travel shouldn’t just be about hopping on planes and heading off for weeks at a time. Travel is about leaving your house, walking unfamiliar streets, finding beautiful accommodation and discovering small treasures that make a place that extra bit special. Here are 8 Weekend Trips to Take From Oxford.
The UK is full of delights that make up the perfect weekend trip, whether it’s a city break, a seaside retreat or cosying up in the countryside. Â
Of course if you’re only heading away for a short amount of time you don’t want to be spending half a day commuting so all of these destinations can be reached in 1-3 hours.
8 Weekend Trips to Take From Oxford
Bath
Bath ticks pretty much all the boxes for a perfect weekend break. Bath is wonderfully compact. The city centre, (or within a short walk) contains the must-see sights and attractions; the Roman Baths, Thermae Bath Spa and the big Georgian areas of The Royal Crescent and The Circus. Also in the centre are the main shopping areas, a wealth of restaurants, cafés and pubs, and lots of fascinating museums.
Where to Stay: The Abbey Hotel
Bournemouth
Bournemouth manages to retain a holiday atmosphere all year round with a new wave of quirky boutique hotels and B&Bs attracting more young and cool holidaymakers. The tourists heading to Bournemouth nowadays are increasingly on the lookout for foodie breaks, spa weekends, and cultural treats.
Where to Stay: Urban Beach Hotel
Hereford
Whether you fancy strolling alongside the River Wye or immersing yourself in Hereford’s fantastic local history and historic architecture. You are bound to find something that makes Hereford a fantastic destination for a weekend trip to take from Oxford.
Where to Stay: Castle House
London
If you read a lot of London based blogs you’ll notice that Oxford is frequently mentioned as the ideal destination for a day or weekend trip, so it makes sense to suggest the other way round. Getting between Oxford and London is really easy you should be able to really make the most of a weekend trip.Â
Where to Stay: The Mad Hatter Hotel
Manchester
As one of the most vibrant and cosmopolitan cities in the UK, there’s always something on in Manchester. With a calendar full of events, exhibitions and concerts you’ll never be stuck for things to do during one of your weekend trips to take from Oxford.
Where to Stay: The Lowry Hotel
Southampton
Where to Stay: Grand Harbour Hotel
Stratford-Upon-Avon
Stratford-upon-Avon is a town synonymous with William Shakespeare. However, as a market town with more than 800 years of history it is obviously much more than that. The Town Centre hosts a diverse range of shops, restaurants and accommodation. The best of Stratford-upon-Avon can’t be seen in a day so perfect for a weekend trip.
Where to Stay: Courtland Hotel
Warwick
Warwick is famous for its magnificent castle and historic charm, but it is also a market town enriched with independent businesses offer a blend of old and new, with traditional tea rooms, antique centres, gift shops, art galleries and fine restaurants. Head to Market Place which acts as the heart of the town, filled with cafes, pubs and shops as well as a traditional market every Saturday.
Where to Stay: The Tilted Wig
Whether you live in Oxford or are in the city for an extended visit I hope this post has inspired you with a choice of weekend trips to take from Oxford.Â
Have you visited any of these cities?
Let me know in the comments.
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