Beautiful place to visit. Highly recommend getting the audio recording so you know all the history.read more

I think that just because Harry Potter was filmed here, made it worth visiting. Initially I though…read morethe great hall was filmed at the Uni of Oxford, but apparently from reading reviews, this is part of Uni of Oxford! I saw the "dining hall" it was magnificent...and the hallway where they filmed harry and ron talking to Professor M and the quidditch field or something of that sort. If you love HP, definitely visit...if you are a student, get that student discount!! Price is still high though..at 5.50 with student discount... reg is 7 pounds.. yikes... hate the price, but love that i can see where HP was filmed!

My experience with this institution was quite limited. I parked on its edge and walked downtown…read more Its parking options were quite nice. Lolzsies. In other words, I have no relationship with Saint Johns. It was, however, splendid to walk the grounds and visually absorb the architecture. It looks like it would be a wonderful place to study. It is after all world-renowned. If you're sightseeing, it is quite walkable to central Oxford.

I learned a lot during my summer study abroad experience, but the thing that's sticks out the most…read morein my mind, is the fact that I learned that Oxford, is not just one big university, as one might think of it in the states. It's actually a series of 39 smaller colleges, each with their own separate campuses and facilities and educational specialties -- one of those colleges being named St. Johns. But let's be honest here, you don't really want to tell new acquaintances and potential employers that you studied at St. John's College for the summer, you want the reaction you get from telling them you studied at Oxford. And therefore, the misconception continues... I had a great time studying here, although I won't comment too much on the curriculum or teachers, since I was a part of specialized summer program. However, the grounds were well kept and immaculate. The architecture was historic and gorgeous...and the dorm rooms were crazy big. At least mine was...I had so much damn space in that room, it was like I had a studio apartment all to myself. There's a pub on campus, that's pretty spacious and well stocked, and there's a few kebab vans on the street near campus that serve late night greasy stuff, including the very popular cheesy chips (i.e. fries). 1am food for drunkards....UK style.

Beautiful stain glass. After awhile it is hard to remember which college is which. For me, the…read moredistinctive chapels are a great memory of the different colleges. Exeter College, the most I remember is the stain glass.

Exeter is Oxford's fourth oldest college. It been around since 1314…read more Its founder, Walter de Stapeldon was from Devon and was Bishop of Exeter and Treasurer of England under Edward II. He founded the College to provide an educated clergy for his diocese. During its first centuries, Exeter drew its members mainly from Devon and Cornwall. A relatively small college in comparison to many others in Oxford. Famous Alumni: Sir Charles Lyell, the pioneering geologist. J. A. Froude, the historian. Two of the leading pre-Raphaelites, William Morris and Edward Burne-Jones. Important works by Morris and Burne-Jones are on view in the Morris Room and Chapel. More recently: J.R.R. Tolkien was an undergraduate. The author of 'His Dark Materials Trilogy', Philip Pullman, another Exonian, based Jordan College on Exeter (Film release as 'The Golden Compass'). Inspector Morse collapsed on the lawn in the front quad! What 90% of visitors completely miss is up on the roof of the college. But you will have to stand in the middle of Broad Street to spot it: A seven foot tall figure of a man cast in iron by internationally renowned artist Antony Gormley, will be straring back at you. 'Antony Gormley said that he hoped that the work would act as a point of reference in a city where scholarship and quotidian life intermingle. He said that the casual passer-by might ask What is that naked iron bloke doing up there? but might also be made to think of other relations with time and distance, with other destinies and destinations other than the immediate.' - So think on :-) Open to the public daily from 14:00 - 17:00. Entrance: Free Tel: 01865 279600

Since 2013, Jesus College has been the venue for the Oxford Conference of Corsetry. As sad as I am…read morethat OCOC will never happen again in this venue (if ever), I am very happy I made it to the very last one. Jesus College is absolutely stunning, and I am so happy that I had the honor to stay here for a night. My dorm room in Building #17 (which had libraries in the buildings, and dorm rooms on the 3rd and 4th floor) was wonderful, with two rooms! One rather large room with a desk and a wardrobe, and a second room with a bed, drawers, and a bedside table. There was a bonus room: a private bathroom complete with a private shower! They also provided towels, and like a hotel, complimentary shampoo, conditioner, and soap, in a little Jesus College baggie that I was more than happy to take home. Both main rooms also had large windows that opened up, complete with a gorgeous view overlooking Oxford, complete with a gargoyle next to my window. Being neighbors with the Radcliffe Camera and Bodleian Library, I really felt as though I was looking out from a window in Hogwarts. The main rooms where the panels and workshops were hosted for our conference were the Habakkuk Room and the Periodicals Room. We also had the JCR for our welcome talk, tea breaks, corset show and tells, and closing talk. We also had complimentary meals (breakfast, lunch, AND dinner!) and ate in a gorgeous dining hall that felt like a miniature of the Hogwarts Great Hall. The food was delicious and beautifully presented as well. One of my favorite desserts were the slices of pistachio cakes with rose frosting that was offered during lunch. Oh, so lovely! My taste buds were in Heaven. The staff was incredibly kind and helpful too. At one point, I accidentally left my key card in my room, and locked myself out of my room. I went to the front desk, and they were so helpful in getting me a new key card that I could use as soon as lunch was over. Thank you so much, staff! Check in and check out was quick and easy too. Although I am sad OCOC will never happen here again, I am happy that I had the experience to BE here, to marvel over the beauty of Jesus College, to sleep here, explore the halls, eat here, and connect with a community of some of the the world's most skilled and dedicated corset enthusiasts. What happy memories. Thank you, Jesus College, for being the home for Oxford Conference of Corsetry.

One of Oxford's hidden gems, Jesus College is tucked away on Turl Street. It is a small College,…read morefounded by Elizabeth I in 1571 (the only Elizabethan college in Oxford). The first quad contains the chapel, which is small but has wonderful stained glass in the east window and also a bust of Lawrence of Arabia, one of the college's most famous old member. The Principal's Lodgings, which has a distinctive shell porch over the door, is also in this quad. The entrance to the Hall is off the passage through to second quad. The Hall contains portraits of some of the college's benefactors and famous old members, including ex-Prime Minister Harold Wilson. Second quad has a marvelous wisteria on one of the walls, so be sure to check this out if you are visiting in May. Many people, like me, think Jesus is one of the prettiest colleges in Oxford.

I admit it, I was a total tourist when I visited Oxford with my team. I went to the college several…read moretimes, and getting to experience Addison's Walk was beyond amazing. If you are a Tolkien or Lewis fan, this is a must.

A very beautiful campus. The grounds are spectacular. They have nice clean bathrooms to use here…read more The chapel was a little hard to find. I kept walking by the door because it was unmarked. The chapel is unusually wide and not very deep. It is also a little dark compared to other Oxford colleges. The food hall is impressive. Definitely worth a visit. Probably one of the top three to visit if your pressed for time.

What can you do with £1.50? Down payment on a G&B almond chocolate bar? Deposit on an M&S sandwich?…read more Or, give it to the pleasant fellow in the little cubicle at the entrance to Trinity College, Oxford and take yourself on a mini tour round the grounds, popping into the chapel and the dining room en route. Not a round the world trip this, but cheaper than paying the tuition fees. Really nice to see the imposing quadrangles and the old buildings steeped in learned history. Fun dodging the serious students scurrying to their tutorials and it's relaxing to gaze at the ornate ceiling of the ancient chapel. Make yourself at home in the Harry Potteresque dining room with the long bench tables, wood panelling and fusty straight laced portraits frowning at the young students' indiscretions. See if you can spot the shadow of Charles Dance and wonder if this is where the inspiration for the TV series began. Spicy. The gardens are spacious and very pleasant. Recommended.

Wonderful history college...the beautiful old building cares lots of good memories...read more

Absolutely amazing, stunning, completely worth a visit and spend there at least an hour. I went…read morewith my mom and since the very beginning I was in hogwarts!!! Ok, don't laugh, I'm a proud potterhead and this was important to me. We enjoyed the visit A LOT, the place isn't really massive but is quite big. It was really bad that the great hall was closed... I was kinda disappointed at first but it wasn't big deal. The chapel, as they explain, is both the college chapel (which is the biggest in the country) and the cathedral of the city (which is the smallest of the country). Is really lovely with beautiful windows. The shop has some lovely gifts to buy - I didn't miss my HP t shirt :)

Simply the best college in Oxford. Ok, slight bias, but Corpus has many subtleties work checking…read moreout. For tourists a must visit to discover one of Oxford's more gentle and elegant colleges. Beautiful award winning secluded garden at the back, where you can admire the view over Christchurch meadow.

The Bridge of Sighs brings many tourists. Legend says that it's so named because students have to…read morecross it in order to sit their exams; whether or not this is true is questionable - perhaps in the dim and distant past. Nowadays it's more likely to be rapturous sighs of admiration from clusters of tourists. The bridge has seen several traverses from keen climbers - the hardest method being the hand traverse. This is, of course, stricly against college regulations and CCTV cameras are now in place to prevent such mischief. Hertford itself has a reputation for being welcoming, egalitarian and down-to-earth, but still has typical Oxford architecture, a whopping great library and a lovely big dining hall. The dining hall is in a light-coloured wood and very well-lit, so it feels very welcoming whilst still retaining its grandness. Hertford's proximity to the Bodleian library makes it an excellent place to pop into for a view of a typical college whilst on the tourist trail.

Hertford college is located close to Radcliffe Square and is most famous for it's Bridge of Sighs,…read moremodelled on a similar bridge in Venice. To be honest, the interior of the college is very similar to many of the other Oxford colleges, but make sure you get some snaps of the bridge! The Sheldonian theatre, Old Bodleian and Radcliffe Camera are very close by.

We had taken the Great Western Railway from Paddington Station to Oxford Station, and the journey…read morelasted almost an hour. The city is home to the University of Oxford, the oldest university in the English-speaking world. The city is also walkable. For example, it takes around 15 minutes to get from Oxford Station to Christ Church. The walk feels like you're exploring an outdoor museum as the buildings portray Gothic architecture. Historically known for its "spires," the skyline features university and religious buildings with tall steeples and pointed arches. For lunch, we ate at Dishoom Permit Room and ordered lamb tawa kebabs and chicken ruby. The portions were a little small; however, we hadn't eaten breakfast that day. The chicken ruby reminded me a lot of tikka masala dishes that I've eaten in the United States, so I wish we had ordered something else. Service here was adequate. As England is known for a rich variety of curries, I wish we had tried more Indian restaurants during our visit.

We were on a guided walking tour of Oxford. The city of Oxford is demonated by Oxford University…read morewhich is actually comprised of 41 separate colleges and it dates back to around 1096. Some of the buildings are open to the public - some are not. We were there on a Sunday and most were not. I was happy to be on a guided walking tour with a tour guide who was knowledgeable about the university. I would highly encourage a guided tour if you have the time. This is a beautiful campus/city and there is a wealth of history attached to both the city and the university. This was definitely worth the trip from London where we were staying.