Museum & culture · Oxford
History of Science Museum
Scientific instruments and the history of discovery in the Old Ashmolean building on Broad Street.
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Old Bank Hotel Oxford
A High Street hotel with dining at Quod, convenient for exploring central Oxford.
Plan your visit →The Randolph Hotel
A hotel on Beaumont Street opposite the Ashmolean Museum, with dining at The Alice.
Plan your visit →Malmaison Oxford
A hotel and brasserie in Oxford’s former prison within the castle complex. Rooms and restaurant tables are booked separately.
Plan your visit →The Chester Arms Oxford
A neighbourhood pub serving food on Chester Street in east Oxford. Closed for refurbishment from 4 October 2026 at 4pm through 8 October; reopening is advertised for 9 October at 4pm.
Plan your visit →Museum of Oxford
Discover the stories of Oxford’s people in the city museum inside Oxford Town Hall. General admission is charged; free entry days and eligible annual passes are available.
Plan your visit →Ashmolean Museum
Art and archaeology on Beaumont Street, including collections from ancient cultures and European art. Check the exhibitions programme before visiting. General admission is free; check separate exhibition tickets.
Plan your visit →Christ Church Oxford
A working Oxford college and cathedral welcoming visitors through its visitor programme. Check available tickets and which spaces are open.
Plan your visit →Christmas at Blenheim Palace 2026
Blenheim's Christmas programme includes an illuminated outdoor trail, a Cinderella-themed palace experience and skating. Tickets and operating dates differ between attractions. The Christmas Market ends on 20 December, before the wider programme closes, so choose the experience you want when planning a visit.
Plan your visit →We’re Going on a Ghost Hunt™ Halloween Adventure at Basildon Park 2026
Basildon Park’s book-inspired ghost hunt is designed for preschoolers and young children, with outdoor games and a sticker to collect. Start at visitor reception and dress for exploring the pleasure grounds. Step-free garden routes are available, although gradients vary; the visitor buggy does not travel through the gardens. The trail is included with normal admission.
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Scientific instruments and the history of discovery in the Old Ashmolean building on Broad Street.
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- The operator reports that its basement-access lift is temporarily out of action. Check current access before visiting.
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Places to stay near History of Science Museum
- Old Bank Hotel OxfordOxford · 0.2 miles
- The Randolph HotelOxford · 0.2 miles
- Malmaison OxfordOxford · 0.4 miles
Places to eat near History of Science Museum
- The Chester Arms OxfordOxford · 1.1 miles
Attractions near History of Science Museum
- Museum of OxfordOxford · 0.2 miles
- Ashmolean MuseumOxford · 0.2 miles
- Christ Church OxfordOxford · 0.3 miles
Events near History of Science Museum
- Christmas at Blenheim Palace 2026Woodstock · 7.5 miles
- We’re Going on a Ghost Hunt™ Halloween Adventure at Basildon Park 2026Reading · 18.6 miles
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