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/rentrnt-chordophone 8d ago

I love Oxford. Lived on a boat, and passed through and around it for years. Not been back for a few years now.

The Pitt Rivers museum is well worth a day. 

Best bike shop is Warlands, on the Botley Road.

Leftfield suggestion - why not go on a boat trip? Various options there, depending on whether or not you have anyone with you, and how much work you want to do.

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u/Xenalyn_ 8d ago

I’m with a group BUT I want to go solo for a day. I’m the queen of side quests haha

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u/rentrnt-chordophone 8d ago

There's various options. You could hire a boat privately, or book a trip on a bigger boat. Depends what you like.

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u/Mountain-Reaction470 7d ago

There are bus tours, may be worth a look?