A place to live, work and love
Oxfordshire is a stunning location with an impressive visitor offer and a global reach which attracted 28.4 million visitors in 2023. The sector is championed by Experience Oxfordshire Local Visitor Economy Partnership and Cotswolds Local Visitor Economy Partnership.
people live in the county
new homes will be built in the next 10 years
world-famous brands at Bicester Village
visitors welcomed by Oxfordshire in 2023
The City of Oxford and Oxfordshire
Oxfordshire is one of the most desirable places to live and work in the UK. Its vibrant city and its university, the oldest in the English-speaking world, is a ‘must-see’ on visitor itineraries – and although medieval in architecture, it is dynamic and cosmopolitan in atmosphere with a lively cultural, music and arts scene. Surrounded by lively market towns that include Witney, Thame, Abingdon, Woodstock, Wallingford, Banbury and numerous charming villages all of which shape a county famed for both its architectural and natural beauty.
A destination for
nature lovers
Building for the Future
Around 725,000 people live in the county and in the next 10 years, 29,400 new homes will be built in carefully planned developments and garden villages.
Showcasing our
English heritage
Towns and villages from Banbury to Henley offer quintessential English heritage and World Heritage Site, Blenheim Palace, is the birthplace of Sir Winston Churchill. Bicester and Didcot are more modern towns with great access to employment. The region also has outstanding schools and world-renowned hospitals.
Home to luxury brands
Bicester Village is a luxury shopping destination, home to more than 160 world-famous brands, from Swarovski to Yves Saint Laurent, and Westgate Oxford shopping centre is a major retail and lifestyle destination with a five-screen boutique cinema.
Something for the
whole family
Family attractions include farms and zoos from the 250 species of the Cotswold Wildlife Park to Crocodiles of the World, the UK’s only crocodile zoo.
Steeped in history
You can delve into history at the Museum of Oxford, the Ashmolean, the Museum of Natural History, the Pitt Rivers Museum, and the History of Science Museum.
Culturally rich
Outdoor and active experiences include national trails, while lovers of the arts can enjoy the Sheldonian Theatre and Holywell Music Room. Banbury’s Lock 29, National Centre for Food & Drink Provenance, is a draw for foodies alongside Michelin-starred restaurants or a pint of locally-brewed Hooky Ale poured in village pubs.
