Advantages: Acoustics, ambiance, and lustrous history.
Disadvantages: Lack of leg room - expect a numb-bum.

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Love your opening paragraph Shaun :~D 'a cappuccino and a wafer-biscuit' always works well in calming me down :~) Is it only me that thinks how great it would be to have 'trap-doors' readily available to use at a touch of a button to use on anyone that is being incredibly infuriating! Ok then, just a thought! :~) A real great piece of writing here, entertaining throughout. Thanks Shaun :~) xXx by Deesrev

I haven't been to see a pantomime for years but used to enjoy them at the local theatre by AnneLorraine1

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Small but Perfectly Formed
by Meggysmum

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Advantages: friendly staff, good location, fairly priced
Disadvantages: small, a bit dated, no elevators

I stayed at the Sportsview Guest House in late February with my family. It was not our first choice as far as places to stay but everywhere else was booked and it ended up being a fine option. It’s in a great location, we walked into town everyday—it’s pr ... Read review

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That is a short time for breakfast by Essexgirl2006

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Advantages: Lively atmosphere and friendly service
Disadvantages: Bland food

...cousin and we stumbled upon Chutney's we decided to try it out. Chutney's is in a good location in the center of town and is easy to get to. We got there pretty early on a Wednesday nigh ... Read review

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Welcome to Ciao! I prefer spicy Indian food too, but it sounds as if it was ideal for your cousin. by Kukana

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The worst indian in the town centre
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Chutneys - Indian Restaurant
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Advantages: Relaxing surroundings. Beautiful old building. Excellent fresh food. Friendly professional staff.
Disadvantages: None

The Thatch is a pub/ restaurant situated on the lower High Street of the beautiful market town of Thame in South Oxfordshire, just 12 miles from Oxford. I had never been in The Thatch before as I have always assumed that it was a very expensive place to ... Read review

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Yum! by Essexgirl2006

Lovely review - that fritata sounds good. I think the price sounds very reasonable for the setting and quality by fizzytom

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Advantages: Great Views from the tower
Disadvantages: Not that attractive a church

This church is situated in the heart of Oxford town centre, one side on the High Street, the other (where I went in) on Radcliffe Square, opposite the Radcliffe Camera and Bodleian Library. It is a Church of England parish church as well as the official c ... Read review

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Great review subject! R. by RICHADA

Well reviewed. I didn't know you could go up the tower; must do that next time I'm in Oxford. by torr

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Advantages: Popular pub with a good atmosphere and good food
Disadvantages: Can get busy and may have to wait at peak times.

...friends for lunch in the Turf Tavern. As former students who studied at Oxford, they recommended this pub as a good place for Sunday lunch. It does an extensive range of real ales for those so i ... Read review

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We visit the Turf sometimes. lots of the old Morse tv programmes had shots in there by mumsymary

I remember the Turf from when I was a student - nice review by kingfisher111

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Delightful Pub Hidden in the Heart of Oxford
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Where Bill Clinton did not inhale...
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Obscure But Excellent
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Advantages: Fascinating insight into the history of the library, good value tours
Disadvantages: Could be a bit dry for some

The Bodleian Library in Oxford is one of the oldest in Britain, and is the second largest after the British Library in London. The complex is based around the Old Schools Quadrangle of which there are several entrances. The ticket office entrance is on Ca ... Read review

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I've always wanted to visit the Bodleian library, and didn't know they did tours there! Nicely reviewed. :) by Anti_W

Thou shall commit adultry. Now there's a commandment I can get behind. by Dentolux

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So Many Books, So Little Time...
by Collingwood21

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Advantages: Fascinating Milanese concoctions
Disadvantages: It's Jamie Oliver!

Please note, client name has been changed to protect privacy Over the last twelve years – I feel I’ve been ‘force fed’ Jamie Oliver. Not only is he an excessively salivated mouthed celebrity chef but an author of culinary bodge jobs, he has also an a ... Read review

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Apologies, I dont know why I thought this was a book! by Nar2

This is actually on my list for places to dine the next time we are in Oxford eventhough like you I detest Mr. Oliver, I don't take pictures of my food either ;-) by tune57

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Much ado about Jamie
by Digbycat

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Advantages: Clean, friendly, good breakfast
Disadvantages: A 20-25 min walk to the heart of twon.

...we decided to book it. Heather House is run by the lovely Viv, and is si ... Read review

Advantages: Friendly and efficient service; better than the usual chain coffee houses
Disadvantages: Could do with a facelift

Oxford's Queen's Lane Coffee House claims to be the longest established coffee house in Europe, dating as it does from 1654. Visiting the city for the day, I wanted to avoid the usual chain coffee shops and try out an independent one for a change. Walking ... Read review

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That's a lot of beans!! by nikkired

Sounds good, despite not giving customers the choice of what type of bread they would want to toast. by Dentolux

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Go across the road to the Grand Cafe instead
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Fine food, great for people-watching
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Advantages: Several different hothouses; a peaceful spot very close to the centre of a city
Disadvantages: Walled garden a little bare out of season

...in detail. I picked the Botanic Garden, partly because the weather was fine enough to be outdoors. It is officially on R ... Read review

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Rose lane sounds like an apt name for a place to have a botanic gardens. by Dentolux

Not too sure I've ever been. Perhaps when I was younger, but I don't remember if I did anyway. Interesting review anyway and I might take a look next time I'm back in Oxford. by RazzaLazza

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Advantages: Close to city centre. Paths suitable to most users. River, pond, trees and sports.
Disadvantages: Parking nearby is expensive and not plentiful.

...Banbury Road and into the University Parks, which are situated on the banks of the river Cherwell to the north side of the city centre. ... Read review

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Gread read for a Monday morning this. R. by RICHADA

lovely :-) by mojo-mojo

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Cricket Trees and some more Grass
by Freespirit

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Advantages: Easy way to park and getr into Oxford centre
Disadvantages: ?

...about 30 miles away from Oxford and go shopping there several times a year. Oxfords Park and ride has been operating for many years now. It really is the easiest w ... Read review

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As a Cambridge dweller I'm duty bound to say that our park 'n' ride is better ;-) by greenierexyboy

Sounds very nifty! by Jake_Speed

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How to Park in Oxford
by koshkha

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Advantages: see review
Disadvantages: see review

...time has to be the Pitt Rivers museum. The Pitt Rivers museum is internationally famous for its anthropology and world archaeology. The museum was founded in 188 ... Read review

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sounds good although not so good on the parking by rojm

To my shame, and in the course of many visits to Oxford, I have never visited the world famous Pitt Rivers! Another very good review. R. xxx by RICHADA

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A Case for Glass Cases
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The Old Curiosity (Shop) Museum
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Memories.....
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Advantages: lots
Disadvantages: can be crowded,expensive

...was a visit to the covered market. Having recently returned for a visit, I again took a trip to the covered market and am pleased to report that very little had changed! ... Read review

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I remember visiting here a number of times, the shops were always very cramped but it always was an experience looking around. by Ailran

I haven't been to Oxford's covered market, but reading this is sounds very similar to the Carlisle one that we were in a couple of weeks ago. R. xxx by RICHADA

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Undercover Shopping
by koshkha

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