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Oxf o rdshi r e: a county of contrasts Oxford, as an ancient university city, is both timeless and modern. Its dreaming spires and tranquil colleges co-exist with lively arts venues, bustling independent shops and fashionable restaurants. It provides the perfect heart to the most inspiring county. You may already be familiar with some of the features that make a visit to Oxford unique, from the sheer beauty of the city’s colleges to its national and international treasures in museums of world renown. Home to stunning film and TV locations from Harry Potter to The Golden Compass and not forgetting Inspector Morse, Lewis and more recently Endeavour (the prequel to Morse) as well as musical and dramatic performances for all tastes from candlelit recitals to open-air festivals there’s something for all tastes. Shops with real character can be found alongside lively pubs and restaurants combining to give this historic city its alluring cosmopolitan buzz. Oxford’s well-known museums such as the magnificent Ashmolean and golden Cotswold- stone buildings like the Bodleian Library and Radcliffe Camera provide a wonderful backdrop against which to explore this intriguing and romantic city. www.oxfordshire.gov.uk/registration Whilst further afield, the rest of the county is awash with picturesque villages set amidst rolling countryside, market towns each with their own specific character, canals and rivers for waterside walks and for lovers of history and heritage, stately homes including the world heritage site of Blenheim Palace. If you are searching for inspiration, the Oxford Experience Oxfordshire is here to help you with ideas on where to explore and stay in the city itself as well as across Oxfordshire. We can help you discover the secrets of this wonderful county and create unforgettable memories. For more information visit www.experienceoxfordshire.org Oxford Visitor Information Centre 15 - 16 Broad Street Oxford OX1 3AS Tel: [phone] [email protected] 37