Oxford | Student Life | St Clare's School, Oxford

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OXFORD

LIVE AND STUDY IN 
THE GLOBAL CITY
OF OXFORD

Oxford is a historic, safe, small and thriving global city where you can enjoy beautiful architecture, picturesque parks, riverside walks and cultural sites as well as world-famous museums, libraries and art galleries. 

We are lucky to have resources such as the Bodleian Library, the Ashmolean Museum, and Modern Art Oxford on our doorstep, and there are lots of engaging talks, lectures, seminars, exhibitions and theatre shows to stimulate your learning.

 

CHAMINE

BENIN. WEST AFRICA, UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION, 2024

 

"Oxford feels like a safe and cosy city to me. And there are a huge amount of interesting places to visit, so definitely no time to get bored.”

Group of students walking around Oxford city
Students sitting on the grass at the park having a conversation
Group of students walking around Oxford city
Students taking a selfie

Punting on the river is a popular pastime in Oxford, as well as theatres, music events, mini golf and bowling venues, cinemas, and escape rooms for a fun evening or weekend activity. For the shopping enthusiast there is a wide selection of retail outlets, local markets and places to eat in the city including the popular Westgate Centre and Covered Market. Nearby there is also the famous Bicester Village outlet centre.

For those wanting to explore outside Oxford, there are nearby attractions such as:

  • Blenheim Palace
  • Cotswold Wildlife Park
  • Cotswold villages
Students punting on the river
Students sitting cross-legged on punting boats
Students chatting as they walk through Oxford
Four students sitting outdoors at a cafe
Two students chatting on a bench

Day Trips to London

London is only an hour away by train and is the home of many attractions:

  • Buckingham Palace
  • Big Ben
  • The London Eye
  • Tower of London
  • Madame Tussauds
  • Oxford Street
  • Premier League football teams