The 'City of Dreaming Spires' is full of historic buildings and fascinating museum collections. The Ashmolean is home to prehistoric archeology, Renaissance art, Middle Eastern sculptures and Greek coins, and best of all, it's free to enter! The famous Bodleian Library, in the heart of Oxford, hosts inspiring exhibitions in the Weston Library featuring rare items from the library's collections. Don't miss the Elizabethan tapestry map of Oxfordshire that's on permanent display in the Weston Library and measures an impressive 3.5x5.5 metres! 

Shopping in Oxford is now better than ever following the re-development of Westgate Shopping Centre. This modern, stylish shopping complex is home to John Lewis, Next and hundreds more, it even has its own Roof Terrace with unique views across the city. For something a bit different head to the Historic Covered Market which welcomes visitors with an array of colours and aromas, and has been doing so since the 1770s!

The coach is due to arrive at 11:30 and depart at 16:30, we'll set down on Beaumont Street, just outside the Playhouse. There will be a services comfort stop on the outward journey.

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