15 Things to do in Oxford Travel Guide | Day Trip from London, England

Well good morning good morning from our AirBnB.

Good morning here in London.

Today we are taking a day trip.

Yes, we sure are.

And we're heading off to Oxford.

Mmhmm.

And super excited to go here.

I mean this is obviously a destination thatis quite famous.

Yes.

Especially for its university.

Probably maybe the most famous in the wholeworld.

Ahh.

Anyways, yeah, we're just going to head overthere.

It is not far from London.

So it is a day trip from here.

And we're just really excited.

We're going to hopefully film a little minitravel guide to Oxford today.

Update! Update.

Well, I promised this video is actually goingto be about travel but first medicine.

First we need to get Audrey healthy.

So we found you dry cough relief no drowsy.

It is probably going to taste awful.

That looks disgusting already.

Hahaha.

It looks like brown goop.

So we've arrived a little bit early.

Actually really early an hour before the busgets here.

Yep, that is my fault I dragged us out ofthe apartment.

Well, I'd rather be in this situation thanbe like rushing to catch the bus.

But anyways it appears that we might be ableto get one leaving 20 minutes earlier so we're going to try to do that instead of going at10 after 9 we're going to go at 10 to 9.

But a couple of tips to keep in mind if you'retraveling by bus.

It is usually a bit cheaper if you book inadvance.

Also, we noticed that weekdays were quitea bit cheaper than weekends so we are going on a Friday today and we got a really gooddeal.

I think it was like what 3 pounds for theride each.

Yep.

That is a steal.

And we made it.

So we have arrived and that was such an awesometrip.

We got to see a bit of London and the countryside.

Yeah.

Uh huh.

And now we're here.

And you wouldn't know because you slept basicallythe whole time.

I slept the whole way.

I just woke up but we're in Oxford.

Alright, and you guys know the drill.

Food always comes first.

We're overall about food always.

We cannot go sightseeing without a bite offood.

Exactly.

So we found a pub.

We found a pub that is nice and cozy.

We're right in the corner and this place apparentlyspecializes in fish and chips.

Ooh.

So that is what I'll be ordering for sure.

Well it doesn't take much to make me happy.

I've got an IPA in hand and yeah we've placedour order.

We've got fish and chips coming.

I think I ordered a side salad.

Audrey's got tea because she's not feelingso good.

And then we have apple crumble for dessertso we're sharing everything.

Aside from the beer I don't think you'll betrying that.

Hahaha.

No thank you but I will have some pie.

Oh yeah, nothing like an IPA to start theday.

Oh my goodness the fish and chips are herewith mushy green peas.

I know it is not just fish and chips.

I remember one of the first times I got fishand chips with peas I thought this was avocado.

Oh my gosh.

Oh my gosh.

That was a very embarrassing moment.

Embarrassing tourist moment.

We also have a generous kind of side dishof gravy.

We have chips of course underneath the fishand then we have bread to the right.

I've never had fish and chips with gravy.

Like it is usually just like lemon.

It is really decadent.

It is an upgrade over ketchup I would say.

Mmmmm.

Double dipping.

Double dipping.

Double dipping in that gravy.

What do you think? Happy moment.

And you're allowing me to pick this up.

Look at this behemoth.

Caveman style.

This how Sam eats.

Caveman style.

Just uses his hands.

Yep.

Mmmmm.

How is that? That is delicious.

I've been craving fish and chips for I cansay months now.

I haven't had it in a really long time andto get something that is like this good this high quality is just amazing.

I'm in my happy spot right now.

And we've also got a little salad.

Yeah, I decided to get a little side saladso we can get a few greens into our system here.

Oh ho ho what do we have? Apple crumble and this one comes with custardas opposed to ice cream.

Mmmhmm.

Is it good? Mmmhmm.

Am I going to like this? A little hot.

No, you won't like it.

I'll take care of it.

Hahaha.

Don't worry.

Don't worry she says.

Don't worry.

As she has her second bite I've had any.

Alright Sam you've acquired something new.

I really have.

I needed a new kind of warm like sweater slashjacket because you really do not like my Tommy Hilfiger one I've been carrying around fora while.

It is stretched out of shape.

Sweat stained.

It is a rag.

You definitely need a new one.

Well this is an upgrade.

So I've got a nice varsity sweater it wason sale for 19 Quid.

Yeah, it is a great purchase and you knowwhat it is never that warm in the UK so I can put it on today even though it is likeAugust third or fourth.

Yep.

Yep.

I need it on.

The University of Oxford has no known foundationdate but teaching of some form has taken place here since the year 1096 making it the oldestUniversity in the English speaking world.

Today the University is made up for 38 self-governingcolleges a few of which are open to visitors.

So one of the things you can do when you visitOxford is go around and tour the different colleges.

So we just paid two pounds and right now we'reinside Trinity College.

Beautiful grounds.

Hardly anyone here probably because they didn'twant to pay the two pounds.

So we've got this place to ourselves.

Also it is lunchtime right now as well.

We had a really early lunch.

Yeah, so let's go.

My lawn.

Get off of my lawn.

Get off.

Trinity College was founded in 1555 and it’sone of the smaller colleges in Oxford admitted just over 400 students.

This college has also produced some noteworthyfigures, including a few prime ministers.

And what did you do that was naughty? What did you do? Dodo Bird.

Dodo bird over here.

Dodo bird stepped on the lawn.

You stepped on the lawn when there is clearsignage saying do not go on the lawns.

We also saw had a quick glance at RadcliffeCollege and the Bodleain Library, before continuing on to the University Church.

So next up we're visiting the University Churchso I'm trying to whisper.

It is so quiet in here.

Anyways, here at the church they have thisbig tower and you can actually climb up to get some views over Oxford.

However, the tower is full and there is along line of people waiting so I don't think we're going to make it up the tower but weare going to show you the interior of the church.

I'm taking you up.

So we are now down by the river and we'rekind of weighing our options.

We could trying punting ourselves, we couldhire a professional punter or we could just film people punting.

Or we could get a paddle boat.

I just saw one of those go by so options options.

I think punting would be fun but then againwe don't really know how to punt.

No.

And if we fall in the river that would notbe the best.

That would be a lot of damage to a lot ofexpensive camera gear.

But it would make for a fun video.

It would be fun.

Samuel and Audrey take a plunge.

So next up we're at the Botanic Gardens.

We got ourselves tickets.

It is five pounds per person.

And they actually give you a little map withplants to look out for during June, July and August.

Wonderful.

So we're going to be going plant spottingdoes that sound like a hobby you'd like Sam.

Hahaha.

Maybe just fun as my ability to go bird watching.

Right? Bird spotting.

Sam is an avid.

Avid bird watcher.

I'm better at scaring them.

Anyways, the good news is that the sun hascome back out.

Yes.

And it appears those gray clouds are a thingof the past.

Fingers crossed.

This is the oldest Botanic Garden in GreatBritain and it was originally founded as a medicinal garden.

Fun fact – the Garden was also frequentlyvisited by Lewis Carroll and was a source of inspiration for Alice's Adventures in Wonderland.

Well time for an update.

We're sort of running out of time.

We only have a couple hours left and we stillhave a few things to do.

So we basically had a decision between puntingand afternoon tea and cake and tea has won out I must say.

Always, always always about the food.

Always about the food.

So next up we're at the Grand Cafe.

It is time for afternoon tea so we've orderedup some scones, some clotted cream and jam and fancy teas.

Sam got the peach and I went for lavender.

Tea has been served.

I forget what did you get again? Lavender.

Lavender.

It smells like a lavender farm.

I would hope it smells like lavender.

Otherwise, it would be pretty bad lavendertea.

Also, can you read here.

It says the site of the first coffee housein England.

So this is a historic coffeehouse.

Maybe we should have ordered coffee insteadof tea.

Oh, they have a big sign about that too.

On the ceiling.

Oh, getting fancy there.

Oh ho ho.

Tell us what did you get? I got the peach tea.

Oh yeah.

That is what I came for.

And they are gigantic aren't they? They are huge and they are fresh out of theoven so they're so soft.

Gigantic scones.

Alright, that was an awesome little snackand in total it came to 12 Quid.

Your tea set with the scones was 9 and I paidan additional three for my own tea.

And I forgot to update you guys about theprice of lunch which was 20 quid for all that food that we ate.

And this behind me is the bridge of Sighs.

Ahhh.

Hahaha.

Sam definitely just went in for a free sampleand maybe something more.

Fudge fudge fudge.

I'm getting a slice of fudge.

They are about 4 quid.

Okay.

Well, we just finished having tea and sconesand what just happened? What just happened? I walked by a fudge house and I could notresist.

This looks absolutely amazing.

It is salted caramel fudge.

Can you actually see big chunks of salt.

Big grains of salt.

Big grains of salt.

Yeah.

So excited about this.

And you don't really like fudge that muchso I pretty much get this whole thing.

Oh my gosh.

That really is a brick.

Mmmmm.

Sam is having a special moment over here.

That is amazing.

So sweet.

So salty.

So rich and decadent.

So creamy.

This is just like this is unbelievably good.

Unbelievably good.

And where is this from? What is the place called.

I didn't even check the name.

It is called the Fudge Kitchen.

The Fudge Kitchen.

There you go.

Fudge Kitchen guys.

Update.

Alright, so we're running out of time.

We only have time for one more activity sowe've settled on we're going to the castle.

Oxford Castle.

Oxford Castle.

Yeah, what was the thing you wanted to do? I wanted to visit one of the museums.

Yeah.

But you know what? Maybe we'll be back someday.

Who knows? Yeah, I mean when you're coming from justa day trip you're a little bit limited by time.

If we had a couple of days here we could evenexplore more of the University as well.

Oxford Castle is a partly ruined Norman castledating back to Medieval times.

During the 18th century it housed the localprison, but today it is home to a hotel.

Dancing.

And why are you dancing? So the museum I wanted to go to it turns outit was one block away from the bus station so we actually have time to sneak in hereand have a quick peek.

And we tried to get on an earlier bus.

They wouldn't let us so we're just gettingon a regular time.

We actually have some time and the good newsis that we get to come to this museum.

So I think that is a wrap for our day tripto Oxford.

It is almost time to go catch our bus.

And we're feeling pretty tired.

Yeah, we've been walking around for a fewhours.

It is kind of around that time of day whenwe've been walking around for quite a while and our legs our just kind of give out.

And it is just kind of good.

We've done the main things we've wanted todo here.

And I think I hope you guys enjoyed this travelguide to Oxford and that it gives you a really good idea of how you can kind of explore thecity on a day trip from London.

But if you can come for longer because wewish we had two or three days here.

True.

Alright, tata.

Tata.

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