High Street district

Oxford, United Kingdom (England)

The main shopping and dining street connecting several colleges.

Places in High Street district

Quod Restaurant & Bar, Old Bank Hotel Offers European classics with views onto St Mary's Church and the Radcliffe Camera.
High Street pubs Historic pubs along the High Street, many with literary connections to Tolkien and Lewis.

Best time to visit: April to June and September to October offer pleasant weather for exploring the colleges and punting on the river.
Getting around: Oxford's city centre and colleges are compact and entirely walkable, with punting available on the River Cherwell and Isis.
Currency: Pound Sterling (£)
Language: English.
Timezone: GMT (UTC+0, BST UTC+1 in summer)
Current trends: Oxford's dining scene continues to blend historic settings with contemporary cuisine, exemplified by Quod Restaurant & Bar within the Old Bank Hotel, offering European classics with views onto St Mary's Church and the Radcliffe Camera.

University quarter (city centre) — The historic core surrounding the Bodleian Library, Radcliffe Camera, and main colleges.
Christ Church area — Home to Christ Church College's famous quadrangle and cathedral.