Oxford is the best place to meet English traditions..This city is located in the county of Oxfordshire, 80 km from London, stands on the banks of the Thames and Cherwell and is known primarily as an educational center .Oxford - the most ancient university city in England, the citadel of English education and just a very beautiful place with a characteristic "British" architecture .Oxford University is not only the oldest in English-speaking countries, but also one of the first higher education institutions in Europe .It is the second most rated (after Cambridge) in the UK, about 50 Nobel laureates were his graduates .
The ancient architecture and bright modern life created by students, light industry and new technologies, surrounded by picturesque rural landscapes make Oxford a place worth visiting, even if you do not plan to get an education at his university.
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How to get
Although Oxford has its own small airport, it is used mainly for private and charter flights. The nearest commercial airports, available to most tourists, are in London in the southeast or in Birmingham - north of Oxford. Directly from airports to Oxford there are buses: from Heathrow - £ 18 at one end, from Gatwick - 22 pounds. From Birmingham Airport you can get to Oxford by train - it costs 25, 5 pounds.
If, for some reason, you need to travel from London itself, you should know that by train the London-Oxford transfer takes about one and a half hours, the round trip ticket costs from £ 40. The trip to Oxford by bus will last about two and a half hours. Buses depart from the Victoria Coach Station, and cost between £ 10 and £ 13 for a one-day round-trip ticket and about £ 20 for a ticket that you can return back within three months.
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Transport
The historic center of Oxford is very small and convenient for hiking - especially since most of it is a pedestrian zone, and all the sights are well seen. The only thing that pedestrians should fear in the center are inattentive bicyclists skipping pedestrian crossings and cutting corners.
Driving by car in Oxford is strongly discouraged - there are many pedestrian zones, complicated driving directions, parking lots are small and all are paid.
Buses run around the city, fare is charged at the exit and depends on the distance. If you plan to make more than two trips a day, it is better to buy a daily subscription - it will be cheaper.
Bicycle for hire
You can join cyclists and cut through the city on a two-wheeled transport - for a campus it's a common thing .At many Oxford railway stations you can rent a bicycle, in some places even free of charge .Here, of course, there are bike paths, but much less than, say, York - often you have to share the roadway with motorists .Riding a bicycle in Oxford is much safer than it seems at first glance, because all drivers are used to cyclists, but at first it is better to go for locals - they are more experienced in this business..In the dark, signal lights should be used, for their absence, the police can fine $ ±.
The climate of Oxford is
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| in the daytime | + 6 | + 7 | + 10 | + 13 | + 16 | + 20 | + 21 | + 21 | + 18 | + 10 | + 9 | + 7 |
| night | + 1 | + 1 | + 3 | + 5 | + 8 | + 11 | + 13 | + 13 | + 11 | + 7 | + 4 | + 3 |
Souvenirs and the Covered Market
Another interesting place is the Covered Market. A lot of unusual little shops: confectionery, flower, hat, and small cozy coffee shops will not leave anyone indifferent. Now here you can buy the freshest products, sit in a cafe, enjoy delicious cakes at the local confectionery and not only. As for souvenirs, many shops sell to it, but the most profitable purchases can be made in the outlet of The University of Oxford Shop.
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Entertainment, excursions and attractions of Oxford
With a centrally located Oxford Tower, the Carfax Tower offers a beautiful view of the city. From there you can see Christ Church, the largest college in Oxford. Since the foundation of the college, the bell "Old Tom" (Old Tom) is ringing every evening 101 times (by the number of founding monks).
College Balliol, University College and Merton College are challenging each other for the title of Oxford's oldest educational institution and are excellent examples of Gothic architecture, which Oxford is famous for.
Magdalen College was founded in 1458 by one of the teachers at Winchester College. The Bodleian Library is the main scientific library of Oxford University. It is one of the oldest libraries in Europe (opened in 1602) and the second largest in the UK after the London Library. The Bodleian library was based on the collection of Thomas Bodley, and now has numerous branches throughout the university. The Radcliffe Library building is the main reading room of the Oxford Library, access there is limited, but the exterior of the building is worth a look at.
Museums of Oxford
For those who are interested in museum exhibits, there is the Ashmolean Museum - the first museum in England open to the public..Here you can see the works of Leonardo da Vinci, Raphael, Michelangelo, Rembrandt and Constable .No less known is the picture gallery of Christ Church College: there are more than 300 paintings and 2000 sketches by famous artists, including those exhibited in the Ashmolean Museum .In the Museum of Oxford History 800-year history of the city froze in wax .In the University Natural History Museum you will find collections of animals (including fossils), plants and minerals that have collected over the past three centuries..The Museum of Modern Art often hosts exhibitions of paintings, installations and photographs by contemporary authors, accompanied by well-prepared presentations and creative evenings,.
Training in Oxford
To begin with, it is necessary to determine the direction of the future specialty, then to clarify the introductory requirements. Depending on the chosen specialty, the requirements (tests and / or essays on a given topic) may differ. The application is made through a common UCAS portal for all UK universities. Basic requirements for the entrant: excellent grades and knowledge of the English language. Additional requirements for Russian students: qualification A-Levels or International Baccalaureate (IB), or American SAT or ACT.
On the basis of Oxford there are also "short" language programs: Oxford language courses for youth and adults, summer language courses for children, Oxford Business School. Photos of Oxford (59)