Things to do over the New Year's Day long weekend in Oxford (Updated 2026)

The Best Way to Discover Oxford: Scavenger Hunt & Self-Guided Tour. Play, learn, and walk! Explore at your own pace with a 100% self-guided activity....

A priceless heirloom. A sudden theft. A legacy hidden in time. As the only descendant of legendary watchmaker Alfred Du Pont, you’ve inherited more than...

Discover San Sebastian’s iconic places in the Downtown area by solving clues and unlocking stories on your phone. As you solve challenges, the story unfolds...

Eight centuries of scholarship, hidden doors, and medieval bridges — Oxford has it all, and this hunt takes you right through it. This app-led scavenger...

Did you know Oxford’s Great Tom bell chimes 101 times every night—and the university runs 5 minutes behind the rest of England? Discover the stories...

Are you looking for a way to see Cheltenham, the party capital of Regency era England without joining a tour group? Explore at your own...

Oxford’s historical streets are full of interesting and unusual pubs, some of which have been providing refreshment for over 700 years. On this self-guided walking...

Are you looking for a way to see Cirencester without joining a tour group? Explore at your own pace with this affordable walking tour. •...

Are you looking for a way to see Oxford’s literary gems without joining a tour group? Explore at your own pace with this affordable walking...

Short on time but want to make the most of your visit to Oxford? Our City and University Tour is the perfect 90-minute introduction to...

Can money ever be 'clean'? This tour highlights the University of Oxford’s relationship with contentious sources of revenue. Learn about historic and modern wealth distribution...

Discover the rich history and unique architecture of Oxford on a personalized walking tour led by an experienced, independent, local guide. This tour provides insights...

Are you looking for a way to see Oxford without joining a tour group? Explore at your own pace with this affordable walking tour. •...

A fun and different way to see Oxford! Solve satisfying clues and follow beautiful maps sent to your phones. Spot things other people take for...

Join a tour that dissects the long history of medical research and practice in Oxford! The history of medicine is always a bit uncomfortable. This...

Self-guided Tour & Treasure Hunt Travel Experience - Over 100 destinations & challenges to explore - Kid friendly & great for avoiding crowds - Flexible...

Self-guided Tour & Treasure Hunt Travel Experience - Over 100 destinations & challenges to explore - Kid friendly & great for avoiding crowds - Flexible...

Why is being ‘medieval’ seen as an insult? Why are we fascinated with the idea of 'horrible histories'? Modern media has fostered the stereotype that...

Step into the shadows of history and embark on an uncomfortable ghost tour as we learn about the events that have sparked the eerie and...

Take a leisurely 40-minute boat trip from Oxford to Iffley Lock, where nature thrives in scenic surroundings. This daily journey, available hourly from 11:00 to...

Discover the beautiful Oxford on an unlimited hop-on hop-off bus tour for 24 or 48 hours! At your own pace, see all of the history...