Matt
We live in Marston, close to the Oxford City Centre ( 10 minutes by bike or 5 minutes by Bus) and the University Parks, a 10 minute walk from our House across a beautiful country walk, There is a frequent bus service into the City, with a Bus service
You can choose to immerse yourself in the historical and architectural wealth of the city, or you can just amble around it with equal pleasure.. whatever takes your fancy.. There are numerous college owned green spaces in the city with public access that
There are relaxing Thames boat trips available from Salters Steamers (Foley Bridge) downstream to Abingdon via the Isis at Iffley. And if you want to get into a car then head to Woodstock for Blenheim Palace, Burford, Stowe on the Wold and Bibury for the cotswolds