Meet new people and make the most of your time in Oxford.
The International Student Advice Team (ISAT) organises events and day trips to help you make the most of your time in Oxford and discover other places of interest in the UK.
When: Friday 20 September 2024 at 14:00
Meeting point: Martyr’s Memorial, 13 Magdalen Street, Oxford OX1 3AE
Booking: No booking is required however, please note that we have limited capacity (first come first served basis), so please make sure you arrive on time to join. The event is free of charge.
Join Rob, our amazing tour guide, for a walking tour of historic Oxford and its colleges. Tours last approximately 1 hour.
When: Thursday 31 October 2024 at 19.00 and 20.30
Price: £2 discounted price
Departure point: Oxford city centre - the details will be shared with students who have successfully registered.
Departure time: 19.00 and 20.30
Booking: Booking required. Tickets are available now from our online shop.
Our guide Rob, will take you through 1,000 years of gruesome Oxford history. You’ll hear about murderers, ghosts and body snatchers, in the creepiest, darkest streets and alleyways of the medieval City. A fun introduction to Hallowe’en in Oxford
Tour will last approximately 1 hour.
When: TBC
Where: Headington Hill, Headington Campus
Booking: Tickets available on the online shop soon.
Join us to for a British 'Cream Tea' to celebrate International Students' Day! It's a great opportunity to socialise and make friends with other international students while having some tea and scones with jam and cream!
When: TBC
Location: Union Hall, JHBB
Booking: No booking necessary. Please note - you may be asked to come back later if the room has reached capacity.
Join us for an afternoon of Christmas craft activities. You'll be able to make your own crafts to take away with you whilst you enjoy some delicious treats! This event is free of charge and you can pop in at any time between 17.30-19.30.
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These trips are organised by ISAT and our favourite tour guide Rob Tanner. ISAT manages bookings/website/online shop and student enquiries. Rob leads the tours on the day.
When: Saturday 21 September 2024
Price: £12
Meeting point: Rob, our tour guide, will meet you at the London Victoria Rail Station bus stop at 11.30am (UK time)
Meeting time: 11.30am
Booking: Booking required. Tickets are available now from our online shop.
Join this guided walking tour of London to discover some of the most famous landmarks of the UK's capital city! Our tour guide Rob will share some fascinating stories with you, and tell you about London's history as you walk past: Buckingham Palace, St James’ Park, Westminster Abbey, Big Ben, Whitehall, Downing Street, Horse Guards parade, Trafalgar Square and South Bank.
Schedule:
The exact schedule will be confirmed by Rob on the day. Students who wish to stay in London can check our Things to do in London page for suggestions of things to do after the tour.
Transport:
Please note that you need to organise and pay for your own transport to and from London. We recommend that you book an early coach or train, as there may be delays during your journey. If you have a lot of spare time in London before the start of the tour, you can grab a coffee or go for a wander around the area.
When: Saturday 28 September 2024
Price: £52
Booking: Booking required. Please visit our online shop, tickets will be available from 9 September 2024.
Departure point: Gipsy Lane bus Stop B6 (inside the campus)
Departure time: 06:45
Get the coach from Oxford to Southampton and the ferry to Cowes, on the north of the island. You will pass through lovely little seaside towns and lush countryside until you reach Shanklin, where you will have plenty of free time. You can walk over Tennyson Down and stop at Alum Bay where you can see the Needles and walk over the white cliffs.
Expected return time to Oxford: 20.00
When: Saturday 12 October 2024
Price: £37
Departure point: Oxford Brookes University bus stop B6
Departure time: 08:45
Booking: Booking required. Please visit our online shop, tickets will be available from 9 September 2024.
Visit Minster Lovell, Burford and Stratford-upon-Avon. You will have some free time in Burford and Stratford.
Expected return time to Oxford: 19.00
When: Saturday 26 October 2024
Price: £47
Departure point: Gipsy Lane bus Stop B6 (inside the campus)
Departure time: 08.15
Booking: Booking required. Please visit our online shop, tickets will be available from 9 September 2024.
Visit the 800-year old ruins of Tintern Abbey. You will then pass through the beautiful Wye Valley before spending the afternoon in Cardiff, the capital of Wales. After a guided tour, you’ll have a few hours of free time to explore the city.
Ideas how to spend your free time in Cardiff include: Cardiff Castle, Bute Park, Yr Hen Lyfrgell, Morgan Quarter, Castle Arcade, Spillers Records, National Museum Cardiff, Aquabus City-Bay (make sure that you have enough time to get back to the city centre on time to meet the coach).
Approximate schedule (times are estimates):
If you wish to visit a museum such as the National Museum (free entry) during your free time in Cardiff, make sure you book your tickets directly with the venue in advance.
The exact schedule will be confirmed by Rob on the day.
When: Saturday 9 November 2024
Price: £38
Departure point: Gipsy Lane bus Stop B6 (inside the campus)
Departure time: 08:45
Booking: Booking required. Please visit our online shop, tickets will be available from 9 September 2024.
Visit the famous university city of Cambridge. After the 1-hour walking tour, you’ll have a free afternoon to explore the city.
Ideas how to spend your free time in Cambridge include: Trinity College, King’s College, Fitzwilliam Museum, The Backs, the Round Church.
The exact schedule will be confirmed by Rob on the day.
Expected return time to Oxford: 19.00