Laser Kombat Oxford
A day of adventure and exhilaration await both adult and child alike at Laser Kombat Oxford. Spend the afternoon with your friends and family in a smoky battlefield, armed with the very latest in high tech laser weaponry! Don the themed jackets and backpack, aim well and enjoy an unforgettable experience wrapped in mystery and action. Once you’ve had enough excitement, drop into the licenced bar for a snack and a drink to round off the perfect day out.
Find Laser Kombat Oxford in Partyman World of Play, just a fourteen minute drive from Leonardo Royal Hotel Oxford.
Exciting Game
Offering one of the most unique and exciting experiences in Oxford, the Exciting Game puts you and your friends, or family’s brain to the test as your team attempts to solve a mysterious crime scene. See how well you can coordinate the hidden secrets and tricks as you try to complete your mission, with exciting themes available such as The Mad Scientist and The Time Machine. This experience is truly one of a kind, and perfect for a day out with a difference.
Prices start from £45/team and the game lasts 60 minutes. The Exciting Game is only fifteen minutes by car from our Oxford hotel.
Oxford River Cruise
The city of Oxford is beautiful and scenic, and one of the most relaxing ways to see the sights is to embark on an Oxford River Cruise. Sit back on a luxury vessel and enjoy the views on the University Regatta course, seeing the landmark, ‘Follow Island’s bridge house’, and the stunning architectural display of Christ’s Church College. Take advantage of the detailed knowledge of your guide, as they let you in on the hidden secrets and fascinating history of the University of Oxford and its surrounding city. Oxford River Cruises offer a number of scenic tours and cruise experiences, from picnic and dinner cruises to tours of the town and the university. The 30-minute Sightseeing Tour costs just £8 for adults and £5 for children.
Find the Oxford River Cruises outside The Folly restaurant, just a fourteen minute drive from Leonardo Royal Hotel Oxford.
Port Meadow
Port Meadow in Oxford is a beautiful stretch of lush greenery on the bank of the River Thames, very close to the centre of the city. A grazing land for many centuries, untouched by the agricultural market, the site offers the perfect chance for a lazy afternoon in the sun. With plenty of British wildlife, from horses and cattle to squirrels and geese, you can spend the day wondering around and soaking in the pleasant atmosphere.
Try a spot of fishing in the river, or enjoy a picnic with family and friends as you lounge around in one of the classic Oxford hang outs. Port Meadow is only a six minute walk from our Oxford hotel.
Footprints Tours Oxford
One of the most famous tour guides in Oxford, Footprints Tours offer a fantastic variety of sightseeing opportunities, from tours of the university to the city itself. Take advantage of the excellent guides, all students of the university, with their entertaining anecdotes and insider knowledge of all the nooks and crannies of this beautiful city
There’s a range of tour types – see Oxford by bike, or alternatively embark on either the Harry Potter Tour of Oxford or the C.S. Lewis and Tolkien Tour. There’s also an Ale Trail available that matches any pub tour in the country, taking you to some of the oldest drinking establishments in the country as you learn about the history of beer and its importance to humanity.
The meeting point for the tour is opposite Fudge Kitchen, just a twelve minute drive from our hotel in Oxford.
Port Meadow and Wolvercote Common
Entrance from Walton Well Road in Jericho, north Oxford, or from the canal and riverside tow-paths. Used for horse racing in the 17th and 18th centuries, as well as grazing land for cattle and horses – the latter still taking place today.
A popular walk (of about an hour) leads to the village of Wolvercote and the Trout Inn for refreshments. Also along the way is the Perch pub, and nearby a pick-your-own farm in Binsey Lane.
Be wary of the Meadow in winter and spring, as flooding is frequent.
University of Oxford Botanic Garden
Located just off the High Street opposite Magdalen College, and along the river Thames.
It can also be reached from Christ Church Meadow.
Founded by the Earl of Danby, Henry Danvers as a physic garden in 1621, this is the oldest botanic garden in Britain. It houses a good collection of trees and plants, has tropical greenhouses, a Bog Garden and a Rock Garden.
Opening times November – February: 9am to 4pm, last admission 3.15pm March – April: 9am to 5pm, last admission 4.15pm May – August: 9am to 6pm, last admission 5.15pm September – October: 9am to 5pm, last admission 4.15pm
Access: Wheelchair access to all areas with ramp access to glasshouses.
Christ Church Meadow
Entrance via St. Aldate’s towards the river Thames. Paths follow the river towards the boathouses, which makes the Meadows a popular place to view the boat races during University term times. Another path follows the back of Merton College to the Botanic Gardens. Along this walk is a plaque commemorating the balloon flight of James Sadler in 1784.
During term-time it loses some of its air of calm as devoted rowers jog their way towards the boat houses by the river. A great place to watch the races though in the spring and summer terms.
Opening times: Daily, 8am until dusk.
Millets farm -
PICK YOUR OWN (strawberries, raspberries, cherries, plums)
Our Pick Your Own fields will be open daily subject to fruit availability. Tickets will be released in small batches once we know what fruit is ripe and ready to pick so if there are no tickets on sale today, please check back again soon.
An admission ticket is required for everyone who wants to enter the fields. Pre-booking your tickets is advisable, as tickets will only be available on the door if we have spare capacity. Toddlers and babies under 2 years old do not require an admission ticket and may enter free of charge with a full paying adult.
Check website for seasonal picking.
https://www.milletsfarmcentre.com/pick-your-own/
For even more recommendations and a comprehensive guide to the fun things to do and see in this historic city, make sure to check out our Oxford City Guide.
