· Oxford has been a centre of learning since the 12th century. It was innovatory in having Statutes to provide for academic education under collegiate discipline but secular guidance.

· You can drink real ale in old riverside inns

· You can see the blackboard used by Einstein for his Rhodes Memorial lectures in 1931

· You can punt on the river

· You can see the very stones resonate with historical significance

· You can visit the locations used in Inspector Morse

· It was the alma mater of many famous men and women, including 24 British Prime Ministers and several Prime Ministers and Heads of State of other nations.

· It is a beautiful and unique city

· You can enjoy splendid collegiate architecture uniquely set amongst meadows, parklands and gardens

· It is rich in literary associations

· It is the home of Frank Cooper's Oxford Marmalade

· You can walk into a church and hear sublime music

· The theatres offer a truly eclectic programme of events. BBC Radio 3 has declared The Oxford Stage Company "without doubt one of the UK's finest theatre companies"

· You can shop till you drop

· Eating out is a pleasure - you can enjoy well-cooked food in a convivial ambiance

· You can visit Blenheim Palace