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Christ Church Meadow is a tranquil open space at the heart of the city. The Meadow is open during daylight hours throughout the year (except 25 December), offering a peaceful and beautiful space for everyone to enjoy. Entry is free of charge. Go for a walk or run, sit by the river and watch the boats pass by or join friends for a picnic.
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Christ Church Meadow is a flood-meadow and popular walking and picnic spot in Oxford, England. [1] Roughly triangular in shape, it is bounded by the River Thames (the stretch through Oxford being known as "The Isis"), the River Cherwell, and Christ Church.
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Roughly triangular in shape, Christ Church Meadow is a flood meadow and popular walking and picnic spot. It is bounded by the River Thames, the River Cherwell, and Christ Church College. The meadow provides access to the college boat houses, which are located on an island at the confluence of the two rivers.
Christ Church sits in approximately 175 acres (71 hectares) of land. This includes the Christ Church Meadow (including Merton Field and Boathouse Island), which is open to the public all year round.
Christ Church Meadow, a lush expanse bordered by the Cherwell and Thames (or Isis) rivers, stretches away south and east of Christ Church. It's ideal for taking a leisurely half-hour walk around the perimeters, though its central swathe is fenced off to hold the college’s resident herd of longhorn cattle.