Walking Tour of Oxford England. Oxford Attractions. Oxford England. Oxford, The City of Dreaming Spires, is famous the world over for its University and place in history. For over 800 years, it has been a home to royalty and scholars, and since the 9th century an established town, although people are known to have lived in the area for thousands of years.
Oxford is one of the world's top research universities and boasts world-class facilities for study and research. We are famous for our research excellence and innovation, and home to some of the most talented researchers in the world.
Oxford is an expensive place to live and, in some areas, prices are on a par with London. Its proximity to London, its excellent schools and the fact that it houses one of the world's top universities all add to the cost of living in Oxford.
With its mix of ancient and modern, there is plenty for both the tourist and resident to do. Whether its visiting one of the many historic buildings, colleges or museums, going out for a drink or a meal, taking in a show or shopping till you drop, Oxford has it all.
Life in Oxford is fairly safe, with a relatively low crime rate, although it obviously has more crime than smaller towns and less populated areas, since it is still a city.
Famous People Who Studied at Oxford University
Kate Beckinsale. English actress and model.
Rupert Murdoch. Australian-born American media magnate.
Emma Watson. English actress, model and activist.
Oscar Wilde. Irish poet and playwright. ...
Indira Gandhi. Former Prime Minister of India. ...
Hugh Grant.
Benazir Bhutto.
David Cameron.
