Oxford Further Distractions
With its exceptional programme of installations, exhibitions and education and community events, Modern Art Oxford has earned itself an international reputation. It has hosted major presentations by artists like Marina Abramovic, Yoko Ono, Ed Ruscha, Tracey Emin and Jake and Dinos Chapman, and there are constantly interesting exhibitions to see. There are also talks, children's activities, live music and special events.
30 Pembroke Street
Tel: (01865) 722 733.
Website: www.modernartoxford.org.uk
The River Cherwell and Isis
Boating or punting along the Cherwell or the Isis (the Oxford name for the River Thames) are popular activities in Oxford, not least since they give wonderful views of the dreaming spires and the many parks, gardens and meadows near both rivers. Magdalen Bridge Boathouse, High Street (tel: (01865) 202 643; website: www.oxfordpunting.com) offers punts and chauffeured punts, pedalos and rowing boats for hire on routes passing the botanic garden and Christ Church Meadow from mid-March to mid-October. Cherwell Boathouse, Bardwell Road (tel: (01865) 515 978; website: www.cherwellboathouse.co.uk) offers punts, rowing boats and Canadian canoes for hire on the River Cherwell in a secluded part of the city from mid-March to mid-October. Salter Steamers Ltd, Folly Bridge (tel: (01865) 243 421; website: www.saltersteamers.co.uk) has punts, pedalos and rowing boats for hire on the Isis, and in addition, the company offers scheduled passenger boat services on the Thames, from Folly Bridge, Oxford, to Iffley Lock (20 minutes each way) and between Sandford and Abingdon (2 hours each way).
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