Historic Sites in Galloway

"I also loved passing the Bridge of Sighs and the 17th Century Sheldonian Theatre, designed by Sir Christopher Wren – a former student at the university. While I didn’t explore inside any of the universities on this visit, many are open to the public. For a small fee (between £2 and £7) you can wander the grounds and explore some of the most ancient colleges and beautiful chapels."

"Beside Blackwells is the Weston Library (Broad Street; 01865 277094), which hosts remarkable temporary exhibitions on the university’s collections. The neo-classical Radcliffe Camera was designed by James Gibbs, one of Britain's most influential architectsCredit: JOE DANIEL PRICE"

"This superb example of a Georgian garden was created for the Temple family by the most famous gardeners of the 18th century. Capability…"

"Many of the regal residences created by the Rothschild family throughout Europe are gone now, but this one is still a vision of the 19th…"

"For those seeking discounted luxury goods, you might head a bit out of town to Bicester Village which boasts over 100 retail shops. You can get to the shopping village by public bus (about 35 minutes), taxi, or by car (about a 20 minute drive) from Oxford. There is also a dedicated express shuttle from London you can take, which is free for those with a London Pass."

"Located in the pretty suburb of Summertown, Pompette – the French word for tipsy – serves up a European-inspired menu, with nods to head chef Pascal Wiedemann’s French roots. Enjoy cured meats sand cheese paired with a selection of European wines at the charcuterie wine bar, or opt for a more formal dinner in the dining room. Pascal’s maximum favour, minimum waste ethos is reflected throughout the menu, with current dishes on the menu including Montbéliard sausage with puy lentils and Dijon mustard; salmon with creamed coco beans and brown shrimps; and St Austell mussels with nduja, white wine, cream and parsley."

"The French word for tipsy — Pompette, is a stylish charcuterie wine bar and restaurant in Summertown, Oxford. We love this North Oxford restaurant for their incredible food and wine list. Check out their new Picpoul & Moules Tuesdays – get a main course of Moules & Pomme Frites with a glass of Picpoul de pinet for £16.50!"

"Whatever the time of day, we have a dish to suit your mood; from steak frites and boeuf bourguignon to a selection of croques, baguettes and vegan options too – all on our menu of classic French food with a contemporary twist.” They offer breakfast and brunch dishes such as the Grande Breakfast (two free-range eggs, two Cumberland sausages, sweet cure bacon, beans, mushroom, tomato, black pudding, sautéed potatoes and sourdough toast), Pancakes (three warm pancakes topped with your choice of sweet cure bacon, banana and maple syrup, or fresh strawberries, raspberries, blueberries and pineapple with fruit compot, and French Toast (two slices of sweet brioche bread topped with your choice of sweet cure bacon, banana and maple syrup, chocolate sauce, banana and hazelnuts or fresh seasonal fruit, honey and vanilla crème fraîche)."

"With a combination of delicious food, great wines and a real ambience, Café Rouge has embodied the style and je ne sais quoi of French dining since it opened way back in 1989. Now with over 90 sites across the country it's just the place to mull over…"

"With a combination of delicious food, great wines and a real ambience, Café Rouge has embodied the style and je ne sais quoi of French dining since i ..."

"Address: Victors, RU5, Westgate Shopping Centre 307 The Westgate, Queen St, Oxford OX1 1PG. Thirdly, we have Victors!. This restaurant-bar is a lovely place to unwind for a few hours for either a coffee, lunch, cocktails, dinner or a weekend brunch."

"Address: RU5, Westgate Shopping Centre 307 The Westgate, Queen St, Oxford OX1 1PG. Phone number: 01865 689064. Price: £35 per person"

"Most restaurants awarded a Michelin star make a big deal about it, but the Oxford Kitchen, on the main road going through Summertown, literally has its award painted on its front. Just as well, then, that ex-Rhodes at W1 chef Paul Welburn knows exactly what he’s doing inside; fans come out raving about the likes of Cornish squid ragù and mackerel and buttermilk. Sometimes, perhaps it’s worth being a bit ostentatious."

"215 Banbury Road � Show on map Contemporary British£ 43 avg. Establishing itself as a foodie landmark, The Oxford Kitchen is set on Banbury Road in the heart of Summertown, about one mile from Oxford's city centre..."

"On the outskirts of Aylesbury sits the very beautiful Hartwell House and Spa. Despite being leased to the National Trust, the grounds aren’t currently open to the general public and can only be viewed if you are a guest of the hotel. Luckily, that doesn’t mean you have to stay overnight – coffee in the Great Hall is the perfect excuse to visit."