Top Oxford Outdoor Activities

A fun and different way to see Oxford! Solve satisfying clues and follow beautiful maps sent to your phones. Spot things other people take for granted! You’ll learn interesting facts and stories. Everything is outdoors and you can do social distancing.

Explore Oxford’s historic town center and ivy-strewn university buildings on this bike tour. Cycle through the City of Dreaming Spires alongside a guide, and learn about the city’s history as you take in University of Oxford buildings where the likes of Oscar Wilde, J. R. R. Tolkien, and several British prime ministers have studied. This bike tour allows you to cover more ground than you would on a walking tour, as well as access pedestrianized areas inaccessible to tour buses.

See more of Oxford in less time, and get up close and personal with its world-famous scenery, on this small-group biking tour of the city and its major landmarks. Meet your guide in the center of Oxford, and climb on your cycle. Begin by discovering the Bridge of Sighs and other historical landmarks in the city center before heading to the Port Meadow and cycling along the Thames River. Finally, see the former residences of famous Oxford denizens like J.R.R. Tolkien.

Discover Oxford’s highlights on foot and two wheels on this walking and bicycle tour. Set out by foot to visit the Bodleian Library, Christ Church, and other colleges as you learn about their history and former luminaries. Then, ride a bike to see the Radcliffe Camera, Magdalen College, places linked to Oxford’s literary heritage, and other sights. Includes entrance fees and bike usage for the rest of the day post-tour.

Explore Oxford University’s famous regatta course on this 50-minute Thames River sightseeing cruise in Oxford. Hop aboard your sightseeing vessel in the heart of Oxford and cruise out onto the famous waterway. Listen as your guide sheds light on the city’s rich history, and discover local landmarks such as Folly Bridge, Christchurch College, the Oxford University boathouses and the Meadows. Share the waters with rowing eights, punts, university boats and cruisers, and watch the banks for sightings of native river wildlife.

Explore one of England’s most ancient cities on this 2.5-hour sightseeing river cruise in Oxford. Cruise onto the tranquil Thames River as your skipper points out places of interest such as Christchurch College, the Meadows, the Oxford University boathouses, Osney Island, Port Meadow and Folly Bridge. See a side of Oxford's rich heritage that many visitors miss, and discover sites made famous by authors including Lewis Carroll and C S Lewis. Stop off along the way for a delicious picnic of delicacies such as potted salmon and Mediterranean vegetable loaf.

Set sail for a romantic cruise through the heart of Oxford on this 1.5-hour sightseeing cruise, including afternoon tea served on-board. Tuck into traditional English teatime treats like finger sandwiches and scones with jam and clotted cream, as you glide downstream. Following a scenic route along the University Regatta Course, you’ll discover Oxford’s surprising greenery and enjoy marvelous views of the University Boat Houses, Christ Church Meadows and Iffley lock.

Explore more of Oxford’s University buildings, riverside parks, and picturesque countryside on this small-group half-day bike tour. Admire city landmarks such as the Bodleian Library and Christchurch; cycle along the scenic River Thames Path; and visit local villages such as Iffley, Binsey, and Old Marston.

Enjoy the beautiful rolling hills and some of the prettiest scenery that the Cotswolds has to offer on this Guided Cycling Tour. Starting and finishing at the pretty market town of Moreton-in-Marsh this spectacular guided group Cotswolds cycle tour offers something for everyone. Passing through pretty Cotswold villages, beautiful scenery and quintessential Cotswold countryside along the way this really is a fun-packed day out. The distance is easily manageable over the course of the day and the pace is relaxed offering plenty of time for photo stops, sightseeing and some refreshments at one of the plentiful Cotswold pubs along the way! Bike, helmet and knowledgeable guide all provided. Suitable for children over 15 years old (5ft+). Electric bikes also available.

Immerse yourself in the charming English countryside on a 2-hour cycling tour from Oxford. In a small group limited to 15, you’ll cycle along the Thames River and pass narrow boats, ducks and swans, and traditional country pubs. Stop to learn about the area’s rich history and take photos in Christchurch and Binsey, home to medieval thatched cottages and a Norman chapel.

Enjoy a relaxing cruise on the Thames River and soak up the views in style on this 30-minute evening sightseeing cruise in Oxford. Hop into your sightseeing boat as the sun starts to set and head out onto the calm waters with your guide. Sip a glass of Prosecco, beer, wine or a soft drink as the sunlight dances on the river, and gaze out over Oxford’s beautiful Christchurch Meadows. Learn of the city’s educational and sporting heritage, and enjoy a romantic moment on the river with your loved one.  

Our track is 100% gravel with no solid obstacles meaning that our highly experienced instructors will give you loads of freedom to really throw the cars around sideways and find your driving limits!

Make unforgettable memories in the heart of Oxford on this 2-hour dining experience with evening cruise. Step aboard your vessel as the sun slowly sinks on the horizon, and cruise out onto the Thames River. Sip chilled Prosecco as you wind your way along the tranquil waterway, and gaze out over Christchurch Meadows and the university boathouses. Afterwards, alight at the mooring outside The Folly restaurant and follow the candles and fairy lights to your table. Then, enjoy a delicious 3-course a la carte dinner in the restaurant’s romantic surroundings. 

Some reasons why Cotswold Photography Tours is unique: 1. All our tours are tailored to your requirements (yes, we actually discuss with you what kind of Cotswolds experience you would like and plan your bespoke tour around that!). 2. All our tours cater specifically for the keen photographer, ensuring you capture images that go well beyond the simple tourist snaps that everyone else is taking! For example, if you are a keen landscape photographer we can arrange a tour that starts at sunrise or continues until sunset! 3. No prior photographic knowledge is needed and ANY camera is suitable! We combine our extensive local knowledge with our professional photographic experience to provide you, where required, with technical and creative photographic guidance throughout your tour. 4. Each personalised tour is for a specific customer only (plus up to 5 other family or friends who you may wish to include) so YOU receive the full attention of your guide and photographer for the whole tour!

Day 1: See the city of Oxford's most well known & less known best sights as locals do on 2 wheels. Includes visit inside colleges. Day 2: Make use of an electric bike to enjoy an adventurous ride of approx 40km, taking in scenic views & picturesque villages in the Cotswolds Tour officially starts from March 30th but if you have a request for earlier dates, please ask viator to contact us!

The Cotswolds is a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) in England, typified by green rolling hills or ‘wolds’, honey-stone buildings and a picturesque idyll. Nestled in the many valleys are some of the world’s top-class formal and country gardens, and arboretums, which are enjoyed throughout the seasons.

The Cotswolds is a scenic part of England & it's my pleasure to share these sights & heritage with you.

Our carefully selected walking routes were designed to showcase the best of the Cotswolds. Let us take you on a day's guided walk off the beaten track, and enjoy walking at a relaxed pace. Your expert local guide, Andrew Guppy will bring the fascinating Cotswolds history to life. Guided circular walk from Moreton-in-Marsh 7.2 miles/11.5 km We walk to Longborough on the Monarch’s Way, and after a short stop for some refreshments, we continue our walk to Bourton-on-the-Hill via a stunning viewpoint for Sezincote. We visit Bourton House gardens and enjoy a leisurely lunch. Please bring packed lunch if you wish. We continue our walk to Batsford Arboretum. Here, you have the option to visit the Falconry Show at 3pm or head on back with the group to Moreton-in-Marsh.

Enjoy a self guided cycling holiday in the Cotswolds. Visit countless delightful villages that are nestled amongst the green hills; the honey coloured stone cottages, churches and manors merge harmoniously into the landscape. Winding lanes lead you through well-known villages such as Chipping Campden, Stow on the Wold and the Slaughters. This tour offers an interesting and relaxing experience of the countryside with the reassurance that you are never more than a few miles from the next delightful village.

The Cotswolds is a scenic part of England located only 20 minutes by train from Oxford or only 70 minutes from London. It's my pleasure to share these sights & heritage with you on an active cycling tour. Start times can suit your schedule any time from 10am until 12.30 start (later times only during summer). I'm open to customise the tour route by your request- so long as it's feasible suggestions. Participants must be fit and aged 16+ as the Cotswolds roads are lots of up and down cycling but the scenery plus the villages here are beautiful.

COVID19 NOTICE: Currently all university colleges are still closed to the public but you will see & hear lots about the colleges on the tour route. The best way to see Oxford is on a bicycle on this private bicycle tour along the River Thames Path. In fact, bikes are the locals' favourite way to get around the city as the compact Oxford is not very car-friendly. Default start time is 12.00 but you may request any start time from 12.00 until 14.30 start time. The tour lasts for 3-4 hours, including a guided tour plus bike set up time and a refreshments stop. The route covers both the city's sights and stories with a college entrance fee and a relaxing cycle along the River Thames to Iffley or Binsey Village.

Our Hygge inspired retreats are hosted in a truly relaxed, warm and nurturing environment, where we guide you to re-connect with nature, move your body in ways that serve you, nourish through great company, good food and mindful living, with one aim in mind - GETTING YOU BACK TO YOU We don't believe in restriction, food is healthy & wholesome with a touch of indulgence and wine is on the menu too! Prioritise time for yourself, and for those of you that need it evaluate commitments & priorities and set your intentions and goals. You will leave us replenished, well rested and with renewed energy - ready to move forward with a greater connection to you again.