NEARBY PLACES TO VISIT IN OXFORD

Situated in leafy North Oxford, Gee’s is the perfect pit stop for lunch or dinner when visiting the city. It’s just a five minute stroll from the River Cherwell with its peaceful meadows and riverside walks, or if you prefer, from the hidden treasures of Oxford’s historic heart.

Places to visit include Britain’s oldest Botanic Garden in its idyllic riverside setting, or colleges with their immaculate walled gardens and parklands. See the Sheldonian Theatre, designed by Oxford graduate Sir Christopher Wren, or discover the Bodleian Library with its architectural splendour and 7 million books on 110 miles of shelving!

With five, free museums among its superb attractions, Oxford really is a city of culture with collections spanning science, history, music and the arts. It’s not just about history: Oxford has a vibrant contempory art scene, with Modern Art Oxford showing work from international artists with cutting edge installations.

After lunch at Gee’s complete your visit to Oxford by taking in the delights of the surrounding area with Absolute Touring. In addition to small group daily tours which run from Easter to October, Absolute Touring offers all year round personal tours. Destinations include Blenheim Palace, Waddesdon Manor, the beauty and tranquillity of the Cotswolds villages, historic Stonehenge, Bath and Stratford or perhaps a trip back to London.