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Magdalen College

Founded in 1458 by William of Waynflete, Bishop of Winchester, Magdalen (pronounced Mawdlin) is frequently the first college seen by many visitors if coming into Oxford on the London Road, its high tower serving as a much-loved landmark. A must-see is the glorious deer park and the Gothic chapel. Significant Magdalen alumni include C.S. Lewis, Oscar Wilde, Seamus Heaney and Edward Gibbon. Visitor gift shop and afternoon café. Maximum 20 people in a group.

Address: eastern end of High St
Hours: 1 October–21 June 1–6PM or dusk (whichever is earlier), 25 Jun–30 Sep noon–6PM, closed 22–24 June
Price: Adults £5; seniors, children, students £4
Website: magd.ox.ac.uk (opens in a new tab)

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University of Oxford Botanic Garden
The oldest botanic garden in Great Britain and one of the oldest scientific gardens in the world.
Nov–Feb: daily 9AM–4PM; Mar Apr Sep Oct: 9AM–5PM; May–Aug: 9AM–6PM; last admission 45 minutes before closing£4.50 for adults, £3 concessions during peak season, free during weekdays out of season
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The Grand Cafe
Lunch options include Waldorf salads, oak smoked salmon and varied sandwiches, but the real draw here is the afternoon tea. For £16.50 you get a couple of sandwiches, scones with jam and clotted cream, handmade chocolate truffles, tea or coffee and a glass of champagne. True extravagance!
9AM – 8PM££
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Half Moon
Ignore the plastic faux-Irish outlets in the city centre and head out along the High St and over Magdalen Bridge and enjoy the relaxed vibe in this small, friendly pub.