Visitor attractions and information - Kidlington
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Rousham House and Garden, Nr Steeple Aston,
Bicester, Oxfordshire Tel: 018869 347110 - A 17th century House
with landscaped gardens by William Kent (1735), also herbaceous
borders and pigeon house. About
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Salters
Steamers Ltd, Folly Bridge, Oxford. OX1 4LA. - Tel: (01865) 243421.
We operate from all of the major locations on the Upper-Thames
between Oxford and Staines. OXFORD (Folly Bridge). Salters' boats
depart from below our head office on Folly bridge (which is the
road which links St Aldates to the Abingdon road - nearest postcode
is OX1 4LA). www.salterssteamers.co.uk.
About 4 miles south of
Kidlington. |
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The Oxford Story, 6 Broad Street, Oxford OX1
3AJ. Tel: 01865 728822. The Oxford Story offers the very best
insight into the citys world-famous University, its famous
faces and its history. Suitable for most disabled visitors. Charges
apply. www.oxfordstory.co.uk. About
4 miles south of Kidlington. |
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Christ
Church, Oxford. Tel: 01865 276150. Many of the scenes in the
Harry Potter feature films are shot in various locations of the
College. This continues Christ Church's long association with
children's literature - Alice's Adventures in Wonderland were
inspired and written here by Lewis Carroll. Charges apply. www.chch.ox.ac.uk. About
4 miles south of Kidlington. |
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The University of Oxford Botanic Garden, Rose
Lane, Oxford OX1 4AZ. Tel: 01 865 286 690. Many gardeners come
here to seek inspiration. In the beds and borders you may find
new plants that would be perfect in your garden at home. www.botanic-garden.ox.ac.uk.
About 4 miles south of
Kidlington. |
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Ashmolean
Museum, Beaumont Street, Oxford, UK, OX1 2PH. Tel: (01865) 278000.
The collection includes drawings by Michaelangelo, Raphael and
Leonardo da Vinci, watercolours and paintings by Turner, paintings
by Paolo Uccello, Piero di Cosimo, John Constable, Claude Lorraine,
and Pablo Picasso & much much more. The staff at the Information
Desk by the main entrance are happy to help you plan your visit.
The Café is self-service. www.ashmol.ox.ac.uk.
About 4 miles south of
Kidlington. |
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