Oxfordshire Trip Overview
This walking tour explores a different aspect of Oxford’s heritage of letters. Walking through the streets that have inspired numerous authors, we will examine the tensions between the traditional stories of the city and its diverse realities. Through the lens of narrative, this tour fosters conversations about mental health, repatriation, access, reputation, and the intersection of science and literature.
Uncomfortable Oxford takes a unique approach to the walking tour format – both fun and thoughtful, we encourage analysis and discussion about uncomfortable subjects within the city.
The tour is run by students from the University of Oxford and lasts for 1.5hrs. We will walk no more than two miles, but please be aware that cobble stones and uneven pavement may restrict the accessibility of this event.
Additional Info
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Starts: Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Oxfordshire, England, United Kingdom
This walking tour explores a different aspect of Oxford’s heritage of letters. Walking through the streets that have inspired numerous authors, we will examine the tensions between the traditional stories of the city and its diverse realities. Through the lens of narrative, this tour fosters conversations about mental health, repatriation, access, reputation, and the intersection of science and literature.
Uncomfortable Oxford takes a unique approach to the walking tour format – both fun and thoughtful, we encourage analysis and discussion about uncomfortable subjects within the city.
The tour is run by students from the University of Oxford and lasts for 1.5hrs. We will walk no more than two miles, but please be aware that cobble stones and uneven pavement may restrict the accessibility of this event.
Itinerary
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Stop At: Christ Church, St. Aldates, Oxford OX1 1DP England
You will begin with a magnificent view of Christ Church College.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Merton College, Merton Street, Oxford OX1 4JD England
You will stop outside Merton College, one of the oldest in the city.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: University College, High Street, Oxford OX1 4BH England
The tour takes you through the heart of University College.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: New College, Holywell Street, Oxford OX1 3BN England
You will stroll through the medieival streets of New College Lane and stop at the former front entrance to the college.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Sheldonian Theatre, Broad Street, Oxford OX1 3AZ England
Stop outside the Sheldonian Theatre and the old Bodleian Library.
Duration: 15 minutes
Pass By: Bodleian Library, Broad St, Oxford OX1 3BG, UK
Stop outside the Sheldonian Theatre and the old Bodleian Library.
Stop At: Balliol College, Broad Street, Oxford OX1 3BJ England
Finish the tour outsdie Balliol College on Broad Street
Duration: 15 minutes
