OxfordFree things to do in Oxford
48 places in Oxford you can enter for free — museums, parks, viewpoints and landmarks. The best below, by type.
Free museums & galleries in Oxford
- Abingdon County Hall MuseumMarket PlaceTue–Sun 10:00-16:00
- Ashmolean MuseumBeaumont StreetMon–Sun 10:00-17:00
- Bate Collection of Musical Instruments
- Museum of the History of ScienceBroad StreetTue–Sun 12:00-17:00
- Oxford University Museum of Natural HistoryParks RoadMon–Sun 10:00-17:00
- Pitt Rivers Museum3 Parks RoadMon–Sun 10:00-17:00
Free landmarks & monuments in Oxford
- Birthplace of Richard I and John
- Bladon Camp
- Carfax Conduit
- Cowley Barracks
- Cuddesdon War Memorial
- Eynsham War Memorial
- Godstow Abbey
- International Brigade Memorial
- Kennington War Memorial
- Martyrs' Memorial
- Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire Light Infantry War Memorial
- Oxford War Memorial
- Seacourt Deserted Medieval Village
- Site of the Burning of the Oxford Martyrs
- South Park Commemoration Stone
- Tirah Memorial
- Wolvercote War Memorial
Free parks & viewpoints in Oxford
- Albert Park
- Angel and Greyhound MeadowMon–Sat 07:30-sunset
- Aston's Eyot
- Burgess Field
- Bury Knowle ParkOpen 24/7
- Cothill Fen
- Cutteslowe and Sunnymead Park
- Dry Sandford Pit
- Gardens of St Peter-in-the-East
- Harcourt Arboretum
- Headington Hill Park
- Hitchcopse Pit
- Hurst Hill
- Lashford Lane Fen
- Otmoor Reserve
- Parsonage Moor
- Parson's Pleasure
- Raleigh Park
- Rock Edge Local Nature Reserve
- Shotover Country Park
- South Park
- Trap Grounds
- University Parks
- Woodeaton Manor House Walled Garden
- Wytham WoodsMon–Fri 10:00-dusk
When museums in United Kingdom open free entry
Yes. Some museums are always free; many others open free entry on a set day each month (often the first Sunday) or in the late evening. Check each museum's website before you go.
Free & cheap tours in Oxford
A free walking tour runs on tips; there are also short low-cost tours. Check availability for your dates.
Tickets for attractions in Oxford, booking ahead skips the queue.
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Sources: Places & entry fee: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), auto-checked