Oxford is a much loved city, its no surprise that it has been home to royalty and scholars for over 800 years. With a car hire you will have the chance to explore oxford’s significant history at your own leisure and with independence.
Oxford can satisfy all your needs if you’re visiting for business or pleasure in a hire car. There are wonderful attractions in Oxford with a huge variety, anything from museums, architectural buildings to a shopper’s dream. Oxford is just a short car rental drive to London via the M40 Motorway and if you continue northwest on the M40 you can travel to Birmingham and West Midlands.
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Travelling in Oxford with a Hire Car
Start your sightseeing adventures at the place where it all started, the collection of Oxford Colleges. The largest and most popular college is the Christ Church which is best known for being in films such as ‘Alice in Wonderland’ and ‘Harry Potter’. Christ Church is filled with a fascinating history and overwhelming architecture. Check out the Bodleian Library which is one of the oldest libraries in Europe and is the main research for the University of Oxford.
The University Church of St Mary the Virgin is one of Oxford’s landmarks. St Mary’s has one of the most beautiful spires in England and is celebrated for its architectural and historical significance. . It is located on High Street revealing some of the best views of Oxford from the tower which dates back to 1280. Don’t miss out on the University of Oxford Botanical Garden which is also located on High st. This is the oldest botanic garden in Great Britain and has a history of three hundred and eighty years. The flourishing flora and fauna is a beautiful sight and a wonderful place to relax from a long day of sightseeing activities.
Take some timeout from all the activities planned and enjoy a tranquil cruise along the famous River Thames. This is a great way to see the historical buildings while you relax and enjoy the gentle flows of natures current. For those who want to have a bit of fun then punting is the right choice for you. Punting is a traditional boat which is pushed along the river by using a long wooden pole, much like the Gondolas found in Venice. This can be a relaxing and fun experience or a wet one.
DriveAway Holidays Car Rental Oxford, UK
DriveAway Holidays works in conjunction with the largest car rental and Motorhome specialists in Oxford. We can provide you with a variety of Car Hire selections as well as Motorhome Rentals, for the perfect self drive holiday at an unbeatable price. DriveAway Holidays is committed to providing you with a professional and friendly service to make your self-drive holiday a memorable experience in Oxford.
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