Why visit
Oxford is 38 medieval colleges, the Bodleian Library, Radcliffe Camera, and a river you can punt on. A complete day-trip from London or a slower weekend.
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Oxford at a glance
City population
166k
Elevation
72 m
236 ft
Time zone
UTC+0 (UTC+1 DST)
Europe/London
Airport
LHR
London Heathrow (nearest major, c. 1h by coach)
Founded
8th century (Saxon town)
Getting around
Buses and park-and-ride; direct trains to London; a cycling city
Signature dish
Pub Sunday roast, Oxford sausage, afternoon tea
Neighborhoods for travelers
City centre collegesJerichoCowley RoadSummertown
United Kingdom at a glance
Country center
54.0°, -2.0°
Coast
Has coastline
Country area
242,900 km²
93,784 mi²
Country population
67.8 million
279/km²
Subregion
Northern Europe
Currency
British pound (£)
GBP
Dial
+44
Language
English
Demonym
British
Internet
.uk
UN
Member state
ISO code
GB / GBR
Where in the world
54.0° - -2.0°
United Kingdom
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Did you know
- Oxford is home to the oldest university in the English-speaking world; teaching has taken place here since at least 1096.
- The Bodleian Library holds copies of every book published in the UK, 13 million items spread across a dozen buildings.
- Parts of the Harry Potter films were shot in Christ Church College (the Great Hall) and the Bodleian's Duke Humfrey's Library.
- The UK has no written constitution: just conventions, statutes, and common law built up over centuries.
- The London Underground is the world's oldest underground railway (1863).
Bordering United Kingdom
Traveler notes
- Christ Church College filmed for Harry Potter
- Punting on the Cherwell is an essential rite
- London to Oxford train 55 minutes
Plan checks
- Build a three-day plan before extending. Most travel cities are easy to undersell to yourself.
- Check seasonal timing: high season can triple costs on some coastal destinations.
- Check opening days. Major sites close on Mondays or Tuesdays in many countries.
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Facts last reviewed June 2026 against GeoNames and national statistics sources. See the editorial policy for how destination data is maintained.
Frequently asked about Oxford
What currency is used in Oxford?
Oxford uses the British pound (£), ISO code GBP.
What languages are spoken in United Kingdom?
The primary language is English.
What is the international calling code for United Kingdom?
The calling code is +44.
What airport serves Oxford?
London Heathrow (nearest major, c. 1h by coach) (IATA: LHR).
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