Don’t let the old buildings fool you. Oxford knows how to party, sort of.
The Covered Market
This is a warren of tiny shops. Smell the coffee. Buy a hat you don’t need. Eat a donut from Doughnut Time—they have flavors like “Cinnamon Bun’d” and it tastes like happiness.
Take a Ghost Tour
Yes, it’s touristy. Yes, you should do it. The stories are creepy, and you’ll see alleys you’d never find otherwise. Plus, nothing bonds strangers like fake fear.
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You might even hear about the sad ghost of a librarian. Very on-brand for Oxford.