Exploring Oxford

The second feature in my list of day trips to take in the summer would have to include Oxford which was perfectly described by one of my friends as the "city of bikes and yellow brick." I can not express how perfect this tag line of Oxford is, making it a city to add to your summer plans. Like most places, Oxford is accessible via the train (or you can drive). An average train ticket will cost you around £30 return however this isn't so bad if you have a railcard; making it a little bit cheaper.

1. Go have breakfast at the Organic Deli

If you arrive in Oxford on an empty stomach without having any breakfast head to the Organic Deli where it has the most beautiful settings to have breakfast (although I have to admit that my breakfast only consisted of a brownie *facepalm*).

2. Visit the Radcliffe Camera

Radcliffe Camera without any doubt has to be one of the most impressive buildings in Oxford therefore making it on top of your Oxford to do list. This building can be easily found whilst wandering the streets.

3. Take a walk around Oxford

Yes, go for a walk without any sense of direction or a destination in mind and it is literally one of the best things you can possibly do. It's the feeling of being surprised and having no expectations of what your going to see. You'll find yourself completely mesmerised at the antique beauty that Oxford holds all the way to its stunning backgrounds for pictures.

4. Go to Observatory Street

Observatory Street is a phenomenal place of different coloured houses although this one picture does not do the entire street justice thereby concluding that you'll have to go and see what its truly like. For any of those who used to watch Balamory in their childhood (or was it only just me?) this really reminded me of the show...but just a more pastel version of it. 

5. Go to friends fest

Now you must be thinking how on earth has friends fest got any relevance with Oxford well let me tell you OXFORD IS ONE OF THE DESTINATIONS THAT HOSTS FRIENDS FEST. How exciting right? If you are a die hard friends fest fan then this is an event for you. I suggest keeping an eye out on tickets and destinations as my preferred destination had sold out thereby enabling me to attend the one in Oxford. To be specific friends fest was held on the grounds of Blenheim Palace (which is another beautiful place). From central Oxford to Blenheim Palace only requires you to take a direct bus making it very accessible to get to.