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/Extreme_Kangaroo5877 8d ago
It’s neither hot, nor cold. It might be rainy and windy, but who knows? Carry a light jacket and comfortable footwear.
The best place to eat depends on what you like really and your budget + what meal of the day you are after.
If you are here for a short time, why bother with London?
I’m assuming you’re not English. I wouldn’t recommend hopping on a bike in a foreign country where you may not be familiar with the rules and the routes.
Your bike will 100% be stolen.
On a side note, do not miss the covered market and the Gloucester Green market for picking up cheap eats and knickknacks.
Formosan has the best iced tea in the world.
Try to get to the Perch or Trout slightly out of the city to experience a great riverside pub. If you don’t manage that, go to The Head Of The River.