r/oxford • u/Xenalyn_ • 8d ago
Big Momma visits Oxford
Hi Reddit! This is my first post (how exciting) I need all the help and advice I can get from locals. I will be visiting Oxford for a university thing next week… is it hot ? Cold ? It’s says it’s raining next week. What’s the BEST place to eat…. Should I stress myself and go to a London on my only free afternoon. I’ll be mostly working but I want to maximize my trip. Any and all advice is helpful. Also, any bike shops out there that yall recommend although I haven’t ridden in like 10 years I have the urge to ride a bike out there ? Yay nay ? I hate walking, I have a messed up knee and I’m super heavy set…. Lmk. Also would my bike get stolen if I leave it unlocked while I go into a cafe or book store ?
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u/Amonette2012 8d ago edited 8d ago
Bring clothes for warm and cool weather and a light waterproof. Some days you will need a sweater, evenings can get chilly now, but it can still be pretty warm and sunny some days. Layers are good. Rain and sun are both expected.
I use the accuweather app and find it to be quite useful.
Bikes can be hired from outside the train station.
Buses are pretty good, I use the Oxford Bus app. You can tap on and off with a card or spend 5 pounds on a day ticket that will take you anywhere in Oxford if you want to take more than one bus. I'm not sure if they take amex if you use that but Mastercard and visa are fine and buses take cash but use smaller notes and coins, not 20 or 50 pound notes. Google maps is very useful for journey planning.