Oxford is the famous and historic city in the south of England. With one of the world's most well-regarded universities, the city has no less than nine hundred buildings that are listed as having architectural or historical merit, and most of them are located within one square mile. The High Street has been described as the most scenic in Europe. Welcome to Oxford - Culture - Location & Orientation - Climate & When to Visit - Sightseeing Highlights - University Church of Saint Mary the Virgin - Blackwell's Bookstore & Literary Walking Tours - Christ Church College - Christ Church Picture Gallery - Ashmolean Museum - University Museum of Natural History - Pitts River Museum - Museum of the History of Science - Oxford Castle - University of Oxford Botanic Garden - Punting on the River Cherwell - Oxford Town Hall & Museum of Oxford - Guided Tours in Oxford - Recommendations for the Budget Traveller - Places To Stay - Central Backpackers - Oxford Adams Guest House - University Rooms Oxford - Oxford Backpackers Hostel - Isis Guest House - Places To Eat & Drink - Al Andalus Tapas - Brown's - G and Ds - The Big Bang - Pieminister - Places To Shop - Alice in Wonderland - Bodleian Library - Oxford Covered Market - Mr Simms Olde Sweet Shoppe - Boswell & Co