Out & About with the Macdonald Randolph Hotel, Oxford

Surroundings

The Macdonald Randolph Hotel is situated at the heart of the beautiful and compact city of Oxford. Many impressive attractions and best-known landmarks surround it, for example the Ashmolean Museum, (the world’s first public museum), opposite the hotel. The city’s reputation as a seat of learning goes before it around the world yet its inspiring architecture can still take your breath away.

Just a two minute walk away from the hotel you will find a beautiful and compact city centre, shaped by the oldest colleges of the University. The sites of these medieval gems are unique, though may seem familiar as the city’s charisma has inspired much loved authors and provided the location for popular films. For example, Christ Church’s Great Hall is the inspiration behind Harry Potter’s Hogwarts Hall.

Not only does Oxford exhibit marvellous learning but also provides a cosmopolitan mix of shops, pubs, eateries and clubs. Its lively atmosphere combined with the ancient picturesque architecture gives a truly unique city, which is definitely worth a visit. The Randolph provides you with the ideal place for you to stay and explore this inspiring wonderful city.

Outings

There is a never-ending list of what to do in Oxford! Here are just a few ideas:

The Oxford Story
This is one of Europe’s longest indoor dark rides which tells tales of ‘town and gown’ (city and university) and introduces Oxford’s most famous faces and events.

A City Sightseeing Trip
Enjoy guided walking tours or an open-top bus tour. These will help you see all of Oxfords dreaming spires. There are a range of guided tours available, including those around the colleges, an Inspector Morse tour and Ghost Tours.

Alice in Wonderland
Oxford is the inspiration for the most famous book in children’s literature. The attractions available include ‘Alice's Shop’, which is definitely worth a visit.

Blenheim Palace
Find out more about Blenheim at www.blenheimpalace.com

Famous Sites
Visit the spot where William Morris made his first motor car, or where the 16th century Protestant martyrs were burned at the stake or the pub in which J.R.R Tolkien and C.S.Lewis got together with their ‘Inkling’ friends. There is so much to see in Oxford, the list goes on and on…

Oxford Castle Unlocked
For the first time in 1000 years, the secrets of Oxford Castle have been 'Unlocked' revealisng episodes of VIOLENCE, EXECUTIONS, GREAT ESCAPES, BETRAYAL and even ROMANCE. Walk through these ancient buildings and experience the stories that connect the real people to these extraordinary events. Visit Oxford Castle and uncover the secrets for yourself.
Find out more about Oxford Castle Unlocked at www.oxfordcastleunlocked.co.uk

Not only is there lots to see in the day but also at night:

Theatre
Shakespeare’s company performed in the courtyard of the Golden Cross Inn and Oxford today still offers performances of high quality. Choose from an evening full of drama, opera, ballet or a pantomime at the Oxford Playhouse, the New Theatre Oxford or the Sheldonian

Wining and Dining
Oxford has such a mix of rich and generous places to eat and drink you are spoilt for choice. There are plenty of pubs, cafes, bistros, wine bars and restaurants that lets Oxford lead the way, once again.