Bill Spectre's Ghost Trail

Bill Spectre's Ghost Trail is an entertainment walking tour of old Oxford which is conducted by a costumed professional actor. The touring activity is illustrated with props and illusions as it horrifyingly entertains the visitors through the streets of the historic city Oxford. The tour takes place every Friday and Saturday at 6:30pm and additional tours at the usual times on Sundays during July and August.

• Web:

  www.ghosttrail.org

• E-mail:

  info@ghosttrail.org

• Address:

  Oxford Castle Unlocked, New Road, Oxford

• Opening hours:

  Friday - Saturday: 6:30pm

• More info:

  The tour starts by the gift shop of Oxford Castle Unlocked.

Blenheim Palace

The Blenheim Palace is a monumental country house in Woodstock. It was once a home to the 11th Duke and Duchess of Marlborough and birthplace of Sir Winston Churchill. It stands in a romantic park created by the famous landscape gardener 'Capability' Brown. The palace was built between 1705 and 1722 and distinguished by an eclectic style and a return to national roots which are perfect examples of an 18th-century princely dwelling.

• Web:

  www.blenheimpalace.com

• E-mail:

  operations@blenheimpalace.com

• Address:

  Woodstock, Oxfordshire

• Phone:

  +44 1993 810 530

Bodleian Library

The Bodleian Library is one of the greatest libraries in the world and one of the oldest libraries in Europe. It is a working library and the main research library of the University of Oxford. In Britain, it is the second in size only to the British Library with over 11 million items. The library is believed to hold millions of printed items as well as manuscripts.

• Web:

  www.bodleian.ox.ac.uk

• E-mail:

  tours@bodleian.ox.ac.uk

• Address:

  Broad Street, Oxford

• Phone:

  +44 1865 277 216

Broughton Castle

Broughton Castle is a medieval manor house of the 14th century and home of Fiennes family, Lords Saye and Sele. The ownership of the castle has remained in the same family since 1447 and is situated in the village of Broughton which is about two miles south-west of Banbury. Simon Jenkins selected the place as one of only twenty to be awarded five stars in his book "England’s Thousand Best Houses".

• Web:

  www.broughtoncastle.com

• E-mail:

  info@broughtoncastle.com

• Address:

  Banbury, Oxon, Oxford

• Phone:

  +44 1295 276 070

Christ Church

Known as "The House", Christ Church is one of the colleges of Oxford University and was founded in 1525 by Cardinal Thomas Wolsey. It is also the cathedral church of the diocese of Oxford, namely Christ Church Cathedral, Oxford. The dining hall at the Christ Church, known as the Great Hall, will look familiar to any fan of the Harry Potter films as it inspired the set of Hogwarts. The cathedral and college complex was also used as the backdrop for numerous scenes in the popular movie series. Moreover, a portrait of Charles Dodgson can be seen upon entering the Hall. Charles Dodgson's pen name is Lewis Carroll who is a famed author of Alice in Wonderland.

• Web:

  www.chch.ox.ac.uk

• Address:

  St. Aldate's, Oxford

City Sightseeing Oxford

City Sightseeing in Oxford is a way for every visitor to take sight of the fantastic views within Oxford. Tours also include gazing at the Hertford Bridge, Pitt Rivers Museum, William Morris’ Original Workshop and the Bodleian Library while it teaches more about the city. For souvenirs and bargains, one may hop off at Gloucester Green Bus Station at the Covered Market or Westgate Shopping Centre. There are also joint tickets available for combined Bus and Oxford Castle Unlocked.

• Web:

  www.city-sightseeing.com

• E-mail:

  info@citysightseeingoxford.com

• Address:

  No. 1 Shop, Oxford Railway Station, Park End Street, Oxford

• Phone:

  +44 1865 790 522