Oxford

Mind-boggling museum contains objects you won’t believe

The words Oxford and adventure don't immediately go together, but in the annals of archaeology, the Pitt Rivers Museum is a special place.

• by Tim Elliott

Oxford, England, travel guide and things to do: Nine highlights

Oxford's character comes from its famed university colleges. If you're picking just one to visit, then Christ Church is the biggest.

• by David Whitley

Oxford Walking Tours: Lewis Carroll's inspiration

A young girl by the name of Alice Liddell and the beautiful Oxford waterways inspired Lewis Carroll's most famous works.

• by Steve McKenna

Six of the best: prison hotels

Fancy doing hard time, the easy way? Take a look at six of the best hotels around the world converted from former prisons.

• by David Whitley

All in for the outskirts

Steve McKenna escapes the fast pace of London not once but five times on day trips that recharge the traveller.

Keble College, Oxford review: Plenty for your Oxford scholar

Historic surrounds at old-school prices have Saska Graville sitting up and paying attention.

Daring to be different: top 10 weirdest hotels

Many of the world's large hotels seem the same - but some hostelries dare to be different.