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Quiet Reflection in St Giles' and Jericho

A gentle walk through Oxford’s memorial landscape and historic pubs, timed for the quietest part of the afternoon.

Best time: 15:00About 90 min

Timeline

  1. 14:15

    The King's Arms

    Start with a quiet coffee or light lunch at The King's Arms. This popular student pub has an excellent location and reasonable food, making it a calm place to begin your walk before the afternoon crowds build.

  2. 14:40

    Oxford War Memorial

    Walk 9 minutes from The King's Arms to the Oxford War Memorial. Stand at the north end of St Giles' where the road splits into the A4144 and A4165. The bronze panels bearing the names of the 47 men of St Margaret’s parish offer a moment for quiet reflection.

  3. 15:00

    Turf Tavern

    Head 10 minutes away to the Turf Tavern. This well-hidden ancient pub is a favourite with locals and offers a nice beer garden. If the weather is chilly, you can roast marshmallows on the coal fires in spring and autumn.

Local tip

The King's Arms is a popular student pub, so it may be busier during term time. The Turf Tavern is hidden in back streets, so look for the sign.

Check before you go

  • The King's Arms is open Mo-Su 10:30-24:00.
  • The Turf Tavern is open Mo-Sa 11:00-23:00 and Su 12:00-22:30.

Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Oxford (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

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