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- 1. a county of south central England; county town, Oxford.
Oxfordshire (/ ˈɒksfərdʃər, - ʃɪər / OKS-fərd-shər, -sheer; abbreviated Oxon) is a ceremonial county in South East England. The county is bordered by Northamptonshire and Warwickshire to the north, Buckinghamshire to the east, Berkshire to the south, and Wiltshire and Gloucestershire to the west.
Explore Oxfordshire's dreamlike quality with its spires, domes, palaces, meadows and rivers. Find top things to do in Oxford, the Cotswolds, the Chilterns and more, from punting to shopping, from history to nature.
6 days ago · Oxfordshire, administrative and historic county of south-central England. It is bounded to the north by Warwickshire and Northamptonshire, to the west by Gloucestershire, to the south by Berkshire, and to the east by Buckinghamshire.
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- Go shopping at Bicester Village. Shop ’til you drop at Bicester Village – a luxury shopping destination home to more than 160 world-famous brands, from Swarovski to Saint Laurent, offering year-round savings on the recommended retail price.
- Explore the beautiful Blenheim Palace. Home to the 12th Duke of Marlborough and his family and the birth place of Sir Winston Churchill, Blenheim Palace is a UNESCO World Heritage Site boasting stunning Baroque architecture and over 2,000 acres of landscaped parkland to explore.
- Learn about the world-renowned University of Oxford. The University of Oxford is made up of 38 independent colleges, including the magnificent Christ Church, and their historic buildings can be found all over the city.
- Visit the famous Ashmolean Museum. Visit the world’s oldest public museum, the Ashmolean Museum. Home to important collections of art and artefacts ranging from Egyptian mummies to contemporary art, there is something for everyone.
Oxfordshire is a wonderful place to visit. With amazing architecture and history, beautiful villages, traditional market towns and hidden treasures there is so much to explore. It is home to famous literary figures, unique traditions and the city is famous for its dreaming spires skyline.
The cultural capital of Oxfordshire is Oxford, The City of Dreaming Spires and there are plenty of tourist attractions to enjoy on days out. With its honey-coloured stone architecture, noble lawns and prestigious colleges, the unchanging beauty of this city will always dominate the county.
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