r/oxford

Hey I am desperate for some dim sum, there is an amazing Dim Sum in Milton Keynes but it’s over an hour drive away. Is there anywhere that does really good fresh dimsum? SOS

I wasn’t in Oxford in the before-times, so I don’t know if the buses used to go all the way through from Botley into the city centre or not. I’ve read that the E1 won’t (according to google) but will any of the others? It would be ever so lovely to be able to get to my destination on a grotty day.

My secondary school asks me to get job experience, but I don't know where to start. And I'm wondering if there are good recommendations for businesses that I can get working experience from, if I'm looking forward to becoming an inventor.

I'm planning to go to London with a support worker but I've got an electric wheelchair. I don't want to use a taxi because it's very expensive and I'm scared of using trains, are bus coaches a good option? I'd appreciate any advice!

What are some good hen do ideas for Oxford please?

It’s a joint hen and stag do but on the Friday the stags are playing golf and the girls are going to go out for the days.

All I can think of is cocktail making or bottomless brunch

Hello everyone, i have recently moved to Oxfordshire i am hoping to possibly find somewhere that allows people to host D&D preferably on a Tuesday or Thursday evening. Does anyone know any good location for a games as I want to try my hand at being a DM for a session

Thanks in advance for any answers😊

The bus stop seems to be closed currently due to Thames water working around it. (road is still open) does anyone know if buses will be stopping somewhere else instead?

Hello would anyone know any shops in Oxford that will do football shirt name printing for me?

Hi everyone,

Congratulations to all gooners in Oxford.

I’m looking for recommendations on the best pubs in Oxford to watch two massive upcoming games for Arsenal:

• The Final Premier League Match: Away vs. Crystal Palace on Sunday, 24 May (4:00 PM BST). Because all final-day matches kick off simultaneously, would love a spot that guarantees they will prioritize the Arsenal match with full sound, rather than just showing a generic final-day goal zone.
• The Champions League Final: Arsenal vs. PSG on Saturday, 30 May (5:00 PM BST). Looking for somewhere with an incredible atmosphere, big screens, and great sound.

Hi all — looking for ideas/opinions for a long weekend trip (23–25 May) from Oxford using only public transport.

We’re a group of 3 adults + one 15-year-old, and we’re trying to keep it fairly relaxed rather than cramming too much in.

Current ideas are:

• Cambridge (possibly 1–2 nights)
• Weymouth / Dorset coast
• A Cotswolds minibus day tour from somewhere nearby
• Or splitting it into two places (e.g. one city + one coastal/rural stop)

Main things we’re looking for:

• Easy enough by train/bus from Oxford
• Walkable once there
• Good food/cafes
• Nice atmosphere for a teenager as well (not too slow/history-only)
• Scenic / interesting without needing a car

Would love recommendations on:

• Which of these is most worth it over a bank holiday weekend
• Whether splitting locations is a good idea or just stressful
• Hidden gems we may not have considered
• Good bases for day trips using public transport

Open to completely different suggestions too if there’s somewhere better for late May.

Thanks!

Hello! I’m trying to find a good clinic for laser hair removal. Seems like Therapie is a standard one. Anyone got experiences with them? BareUK in st Aldate’s seems a bit more professional to me from their website? Any recommendations?

Hi everyone,

I want to explore the county more but have no idea which towns/villages to visit and what to do in those towns/villages.

Does anyone have any recommendations for me? They would have to be accessible by bus as I have a free bus pass.

I know this isn’t necessarily about the city but if you live in a town which you think is worth a visit, let me know.

Many thanks.

hi, does anyone know which churches in the centre are open all day to the public? (other than st michael’s) are any college churches open for us normies?

I recently moved to a new house and have absolutely no idea about how the heating systems work in the UK. After researching I have found that I have an Ideal Logic Heat H15 heat only boiler and a therma evocyl hot water tank that stores hot water. How do I go about this if someone has any suggestions on the boiler temperature and the heating settings for higher efficiency and less heat bills would be really appreciated. Also please point me to the right references if any

Hi, I will be visiting Oxford for 3 months (Aug-Oct) and was wondering if I need to have a contract for the accommodation before applying for the Standard Visitor Visa. I am also not sure if I sublet a room, do I get a contract under my name?

If anyone's dealt with this, please help! Thanks 😄

I'm currently planning on taking a day trip from London to Oxford but I believe exam season is going on late May.

Are any of the colleges open to tourists or are they pretty much all closed?

Not sure if this is okay to post here, but I’m going to the BTS concert in London on 07/07 and was wondering if anyone else from Oxford is going too and is looking for a travel buddy? I’m a bit nervous about travelling back alone at night, so would love the company!