Activities and Excursions

A VIBRANT PART
OF STUDENT LIFE

Life at St Clare’s is not just about studying – it is about getting involved, meeting people, and making the most of your time in Oxford and the UK.

Our varied weekly programme of activities and excursions gives you plenty of chances to try new things, explore the UK, and build confidence along the way.

Our Activities Coordinator develops your programme based on students’ interests so if you have a suggestion, let us know and we will do our best to include it in the programme.

LENNART

GERMANY, UNDERGRADUATE 2024

"We always go to the arcade centre, which is always a fun time. I’ve been there a couple of times, and the school also organises weekend trips, like to Bristol or Liverpool. I’m very excited for those because they always plan fun activities to do with classmates or friends you’ve made here in Oxford — it’s always a fun time.”

Activities give our students an opportunity to engage with worthwhile and enjoyable experiences and each week there are clubs and events to suit different interests.

Whether you are into coding, cooking, chess, or board games, there is always something to join.

ACTIVITES AND CLUBS

Excursions are a key part of the St Clare’s experience, offering students the chance to see more of the UK and spend time with friends outside of college.

From cultural visits to fun days out, there is a wide variety on offer. Some recent excursions include:

Theatre and Music

West End show
Shakespeare in Stratford-upon- Avon
Oxford concerts

Museums and Exhibitions

Ashmolean Museum
Natural History Museum
Roman Baths
National Gallery
Bletchley Park

Outdoor and Adventure

Ice skating
Go-Karting
Thorpe Park
Paintballing
Coastal walks
Cycling in the New Forest

London Highlights

London Eye
Tower of London
Covent Garden
Buckingham Palace
Camden Market
River Thames boat trips
Westfields and Harrods

Landmarks and Attractions

Stonehenge
Blenheim Palace
Cadbury World
Christmas Markets

Weekend Trips

Brighton
Bath
Bristol
Whitby
Liverpool
Manchester

EXCURSIONS

Sport is a vibrant part of life at St Clare’s, so whether you enjoy team games or just want to stay active, there are activities to suit different interests and abilities.

We offer a variety of sport opportunities, with some offered at a competitive team level.

Sports on Offer

Boys’ football
Girls’ football
Basketball
Tennis
Volleyball
Badminton
Running
Yoga
Table tennis
Horse riding

All students participating in competitive sports are required to purchase and wear the official St Clare’s fixtures kit. Specific kit requirements for each sport will be communicated by the Sports Coaches. Wearing the official kit is an important part of representing St Clare’s with pride during fixtures and competitions.

SPORTS

CHAMINE

BENIN, WEST AFRICA, UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION PROGRAMME 2024

"Something I find amazing is that St Clare’s has many clubs to keep students active during their leisure time such as chess club, football club, basketball club. I am into footbalL.”

We use specialised facilities across Oxford for much of our training:

Oxford City Football Club
Kirtlington Golf Club
Ferry Leisure Centre
Oxfordshire Health and Racquets Club

You can join the Oxfordshire Health and Racquets Club at a discounted rate, and whatever your fitness level, make use of high-quality facilities such as swimming pools, fitness studios, and a wide variety of classes.