Discover Oxford

Free things to see and do in Oxford

The original tea party on an Oxford riverbank inspires a beloved fantasy realm

How Oxford's spires (and pints in a local pub) helped inspire Tolkien's Middle Earth

So, which is it? "The United Kingdom" or "Great Britain?"

From pre-history to the late Middle Ages

Fun facts and history about Queen Elizabath II and Britain's Royal Family

Things that are free in the U.K.

The rebirth of Classical ideals lead to a Europe-wide flowering of the arts

The early 19C Romantic era of painting

This late 19C Romantic offshoot offered a, well, a romanticized reinterpretation of the Medieval style

Tips for traveling with kids in England

How to save money while traveling about England

The great eras, artist, movements, and styles of English art and architecture