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Take a journey of discovery in Oxford

Oxford has a charisma all of its own. Famous for its dreaming spires and ancient colleges of mellow golden stone, the beauty of its historic centre still takes visitors by surprise.

Make the most of Oxford with 2FOR1 offers from the following attractions. Click the links to find out more.

Apartments in Oxford
Barcelo Oxford Hotel
Bodleian Library
Buckinghamshire Railway Centre
Crowne Plaza Marlow
Didcot Railway Centre
Eynsham Hall
Fallowfields
Farmer Gow's
Four Pillars Hotel
Oxford Castle Unlocked
Pegasus Theatre
Pendon Museum
River and Rowing Museum
The Randolph Hotel
The Big Bang
The Beetle and Wedge Boathouse
The Bell at Charlbury

Apartments in Oxford
58 St. Thomas' Street, Oxford, OX1 1JP

Apartments in Oxford's outstanding 4* serviced apartments are located in the heart of this historical and charming city. Offering excellent accomodation and private parking, it's the perfect home away from home. Stay in a one, two or four bed roomed personal apartment, each beautifully decorated, fully furnished and well equipped.
Each apartment has two dedicated telephone lines, optional Wi-Fi for a small charge, 24 hour reception and daily housekeeping services (except Sundays).
From the railway station, head towards the city centre, turn right after passing the Said Business School's large glass fronted building. Cross at both of the double traffic lights to take you into Hollybush Row, take the first left which is St. Thomas Street. Apartments in Oxford is 70m on your left.

Offer: When you book 2 consecutive nights at Apartment in Oxford (excludes Friday & Saturday nights) receive the 2nd night free until 31 May 2010.
Terms & Conditions: Discount Voucher is restricted to one per person per apartment. The 2FOR1 offer is only bookable direct at Apartments in Oxford with the Reservation Manager, quoting FGW241. This special offer is pre-payable in full at the time of booking and is strictly non-changeable and non-refundable. Failure to provide a 2FOR1 voucher and valid train ticket will result in the customer incurring further costs. Offer is valid until 31st May 2010. Further Terms and Conditions apply..
Contact: 01865 254077 or reservation@oxstay.co.uk

Barcelo Oxford Hotel
Godstow Road, Oxford OX2 8AL

The Barcelo Oxford Hotel is one of Oxford's leading four star venues, located just two miles from the delightful city centre on the edge of the Cotswolds. Modern and contemporary in design, it offers 168 air-conditioned bedrooms, restaurant, bar, lounge, health and leisure facilities and a substantial conference centre - internet access throughout and free parking. The university buildings and Blenheim Palace, Bicester Designer Village, punting on the river, world-famous botanical gardens and long walks in the Cotswolds are all easily accessible from the hotel.

Offer: Book a one-night Saturday or Monday night stay at the hotel's best available room only rate and get the connecting Sunday night stay free on a room only basis, subject to availabiliy.
Terms & Conditions: This offer must be requested and confirmed at the time of booking your room. Coupon is restricted to one per person. Damaged, defaced or photocopied coupons will not be accepted. Not to be used in conjunction with any other promotional offer. No cash alternative available.
Contact: 01865 489900

Bodleian Library
Bodleian Library, Broad Street, Oxford OX1 3BG

The Bodleian Library forms part of the University of Oxford, situated at the historic heart of the University. Audio tours of the external quadrangles and into the Divinity School offer a perfect introduction to the history of the Library from its inception through to the present. These hand-held audio guides are easy to use and available in English, French and German.

Offer: Buy 1 Audio Tour and get the second one free. Price Audio Tour: £ 2.50.

Terms & Conditions: The offer is valid during normal opening hours from 31 May until 31 August 2010, subject to availability. Note: 1. Audio tours can only be taken on the same date and at the same time. No refunds will be given. 2. Audio tours do not include visits to the reading rooms. 3. The Bodleian Library is a working library. Access may be limited at times and certain areas may be closed to visitors at short notice. Please call 01865 277224 prior to organising your visit to avoid disappointment.

Contact: 01865 277224 / tours@bodleian.ox.ac.uk
Website: www.bodleian.ox.ac.uk

Buckinghamshire Railway Centre

The Railway Centre is a working steam museum where you can step back in time as you stroll amongst the giants of the steam age displayed at the 25 acre site. Enjoy a cream tea or hot meal in our Café and browse around our well stocked shop. A full Events Programme means that there is something for everyone. Visit the Buckinghamshire Railway Centre and have a Steamtastic day!

Offer: 2 FOR1 on admission prices.
Terms and conditions: 2FOR1 on admission prices for adults, senior, and children tickets. Offer valid until 30 September 2010.
Contact: 01296 655720

Crowne Plaza Marlow

The Crowne Plaza Marlow located in Buckinghamshire is unique, luxury hotel set in the heart of the Thames Valley. The hotel is home to 168 stylish bedrooms all with en-suite’s and air-conditioning. The hotel offers a variety of dinning options from fine dinning to lighter meals. The hotel also has its very own fitness centre, dance studio, indoor swimming pool and spa.

Offer: 2 nights accomodation for the price of 1 at weekends and school holidays when booking direct with the hotel.
Terms and conditions: The two for one offer is only bookable direct with the hotel and can only be redeemed over the phone by quoting IDEX1. The two for one offer is an accommodation rate only and does not include breakfast. The special two for one is available weekends and school holidays only. Subject to availability. The rate is for a minimum and maximum of 2 night’s stay only. This special offer is pre payable at time of booking. Bookings on the special two for one offer are non changeable or refundable. All bookings must be made over the phone direct with the hotel quoting IDEX1. Visitors should take their printed 2FOR1 voucher which they have downloaded from www.firstgreatwestern.co.uk along with a valid First Great Western train ticket to reception on arrival in order for the voucher to be collected. Failure to provide a 2FOR1 voucher and valid train ticket may result in the customer incurring further costs. Offer valid until the end of summer 2010.
Contact: 01628 496800

Didcot Railway Centre

See Great Western Railway Steam Engines on shed and at work. Experience travel on Brunel’s broad gauge and travel on the country branch line train. Visit the science, learning and railway centre. All this plus lots more to see and do at Didcot Railway centre.

Offer: 2 tickets for the price of 1.
Terms and conditions: 2 tickets for the price of 1 on all standard admission charges. Offer valid until the 30 September 2010.
Contact: 01235 817200

Eynsham Hall
North Leigh, Witney, OX29 6PN

Stay at Eynsham Hall, set in a 3,000 acre country estate 12 miles north of the city of Oxford. Bedrooms are located in the Lodge or Court buildings a minutes walk from the Main Hall. Relax in our award-winning cocktail bar or take a swim in our leisure centre. Eynsham Hall is located in the Northwest of Oxford City area.

Offer: Accommodation will be charged at £85 inc VAT to include a double occupancy room and breakfast the first night, and the second night bed and breakfast will be free. These rates are based on accommodation in the lodge or court buildings. Take the 242 bus near Hanborough train station. Total journey time 20 mins.
Terms & Conditions: Coupon is restricted to one per person. Damaged, defaced or photocopied coupons will not be accepted. Not to be used in conjunction with any other promotional offer. No cash alternative available. (Rooms are offered subject to availability and First Great Western Oxford 2FOR1 offer must be quoted on booking).
Contact: 01993 885228

Fallowfields Restaurant and Country House Hotel
Faringdon Road, Kingston Bagpuize with Southmoor OX13 5BH

Fallowfields is a stunning Hotel with luxurious bedrooms set in 12 acres of grounds 20 mins from Oxford, Abingdon and the Cotswolds. With impeccable friendly service, relaxing bar and restaurant. Our modern British restaurant serves sumptouous dishes with seasonal produce from our pesticide free kitchen garden, farm and orchard. We cook with a passion for freshness, a desire to reduce food miles by working with sustainable and caring farmers.

Offer: Sunday night is free at Fallowfields. Accommodation is free of charge on Sunday night when dinner is purchased on that night and totals £110 or more per couple. Advance reservation is required. Offer excludes Christmas and Bank Holidays and is subject to availability.
Terms & Conditions: Coupon is restricted to one per person. Damaged, defaced or photocopied coupons will not be accepted. Not to be used in conjunction with any other promotional offer. No cash alternative available.
Getting there: Once outside Oxford train station cross the road to the bus only lane and catch the 66 bus going to Swindon. 20 mins later you will be in the village of Kingston Bagpuize with Southmoor. The bus stops outside the hotel, the 3rd stop in the village.
Contact: 01865 820416

Farmer Gow's
Longcot Road, Fernham, nr Faringdon, SN7 7PR

Farmer Gow’s is fantastic farm fun for all the family, with opportunities to ‘Meet the Animals’ twice a day (11am & 2pm) and take part in feeding and handling the lambs, kids and chicks. Egg collecting is another popular activity along with goat and ferret walking. Whilst visiting, families can also enjoy the fun filled facilities such as Trailer rides, mega Bale Climbs, Adventure Play Area, Pedal Tractor Yard, Giant Sandpit, Under 5’s Play area, Pedal tractor yard, giant sandpit, farm shop and café and lots more.

Offer: 1 child can go with 1 full paying adult.
Terms and conditions: Voucher enables one child to go free with one full paying adult. Voucher must be presented – no photocopies. All children visiting the farm must be accompanied by an adult. The offer applies only to entry tickets. Offer cannot be used in conjunction with any other discount or promotion and cannot be exchanged for cash. Offer valid until the 30 September 2010.
Contact: 01793 780555

Four Pillars Hotels
Oxford Spires, Oxford Thames, Abingdon and Witney

Four Pillars Hotels offer a range of luxury three and four star hotels, all of which are ideal for a short break. Conveniently situated in Oxfordshire, our hotels offer high standards of accommodation and impeccable service. From the city centre location of Oxford Spires to the riverside setting of Oxford Thames, there is something for everyone. All have restaurants and most have leisure clubs where you can indulge in a treatment or work out in the gym. Take the X3 bus to Four Pillars Hotel. Total journey time 17 mins.

Offer: 2 nights for the price of 1 at one of our luxury three or four star hotels in Oxfordshire.
Terms & Conditions: Offer valid at Abingdon, Oxford Thames, Oxford Spires and Witney. Valid Thursday - Sunday until 30 September 2010. Price is based on our published bed and breakfast price and is not applicable to any other rates. Offer is subject to availability.
Contact: 0800 374 692

Oxford Castle Unlocked
44-46 Oxford Castle, Oxford OX1 1AY

For the first time in 1,000 years, the secrets of Oxford Castle have been unlocked, revealing episodes of violence, executions, great escapes, betrayal and even romance. Walk through these ancient buildings and experience the stories that connect the real people to these extrodinary events.

Offer: 2FOR1 on adults tickets.
Opening times: Every day except Christmas Day from 10.00-17.00 (last tour 16.10).
Terms & Conditions: Coupon is restricted to one per person. Damaged, defaced or photocopied coupons will not be accepted. Not to be used in conjunction with any other promotional offer. No cash alternative available. Offer excludes special events, February half-term holiday and Easter.
Contact: 01865 260666

Pegasus Theatre
Pegasus Theatre, Magdalen Road, Oxford OX4 1R

A cultural beacon is shining in Oxford’s landscape. A burnished copper icon of inspirational energy is ready to explode with the creative pulse of music, dance and drama from around the corner and around world. The new Pegasus re-opens in autumn 2010 – a home for theatre and theatre-goers of all ages who love to be different. Experience something new with an old friend. Pegasus is back!

Offer Buy one ticket for any single performance between September and December and get another free. Just quote First Great Western Offer when booking
Terms and conditions Only one booking per person throughout the period. Free ticket must be for the same event. Bookers must quote First Great Western Offer when booking.
Contact number 01865 792209
Email boxoffice@pegasustheatre.org.uk
Website www.pegasustheatre.org.uk

Pendon Museum
Long Wittenham, Abingdon, Oxon OX14 4QD

Pendon Museum situated at Long Wittenham, Nr. Abingdon in Oxon is a jewel in the crown of the modelling world. Featuring scenes of the Vale of White Horse in the 1920 and 30s as well as the Dartmoor Scene with it's multi Viaduct. Through these delightful landscapes run a large assortment of model trains of the GWR, now celebrating 175 years, depicting transport as it was then. For full details visit our website.
Offer £1 off one adult per party

Offer £1 off one adult per party
Contact number 01865 407 365
Email enquiries@pendonmuseum.com
Website www.pendonmuseum.com

River and Rowing Museum
Mill Meadows, Henley on Thames, Oxfordshire RG9 1BF

Discover the River Thames, the sport of rowing and the town on Henley on Thames at this award-winning museum. Meet Mr Toad, Ratty , Badger and Mole at The Wind in the Willows exhibition. See Ratty and Mole's picnic on the riverbank or watch the weasels at Toad Hall. Enjoy a meal in our terrace cafe and visit our wonderful shop. Tickets give FREE entry for a year.

Offer: 2FOR1 entry.
Opening times: Museum, terrace cafe and shop open 7 days (closed Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year's Eve, New Year's Day) Winter 1 Sept to 30 April 10.00-17.00 7 days a week; Summer 1 May to 31 Aug 10.00-17.30 7 days a week.
Terms & Conditions: Coupon is restricted to one per person. Damaged, defaced or photocopied coupons will not be accepted. Not to be used in conjunction with any other promotional offer. No cash alternative available. 2 tickets for the price of 1 - cheapest ticket goes free. Not to be used with any other offer, valid until 30 September 2010.
Contact: 01491 415600

The Randolph Hotel
Beaumont Street, Oxford OX1 2LN

The AA Five Star Macdonald Randolph is situated in the heart of the city opposite the world famous Ashmolean Museum. Built in 1864 and recently refurbished, the hotel offers each guest the highest level of comfort and service in a traditional and welcoming environment. The location makes the Macdonald Randolph hotel an ideal base for exploring the historic sights of Oxford or the thriving shopping centre just two minutes walk away.

Offer: Minimum two people dining in the Randolph Restaurant, Mon - Thurs Dinner, inclusive. A minimum of three courses - one diner eats free.
Opening times: Dinner served Fri - Sat 17.30-23.00; Sun-Thurs 18.30-23.00.
Terms & Conditions: Minimum two people dining from the hotel menu. Monday - Thursday Dinner, inclusive. Minimum of three courses ordered. Must be booked in advance, quoting 'Great Western Offer'. Subject to availability.
Contact: 0844 879 9132

The Big Bang
124 Walton Street, Jericho, Oxford OX2 6AH

Welcome to The Big Bang Oxford - the original, award-winning sausage and mash restaurant. The Big Bang is well located in the heart of Jericho, just a few short minutes walk from Oxford's city centre. The Big Bang is a great choice for lunch, dinner, pre-theatre meals, and jazz. Come alone, bring a friend, or have a party of up to 70 people. Come see what all the fuss is about!

Offer: Buy a meal, get a meal (of similar or lesser value) at a mealtime in the future absolutely free of charge.
Opening times: Open 08.00 - 15.00 and 17.00 - 23.00 Monday to Friday with last orders at 22.30. Open 09.00 - 23.00 Saturdays. Open 09.00 - 21.00 Sundays.
Terms & Conditions: Coupon is restricted to one per person. Damaged, defaced or photocopied coupons will not be accepted. not to be used in conjunction with any other promotional offer. No cash alternative available.
Contact: 01865 511441

The Beetle and Wedge Boathouse

Enjoy a warm and friendly atmosphere in an idyllic location on the banks of the River Thames. The Beetle and Wedge Boathouse offers river views with super king-size beds and great bathrooms. Whilst staying in the B&B visitors can enjoy a meal from the charcoal grill plus much more in the ever changing restaurant.

Offer: 2 nights accomodation for the price of 1.
Terms and conditions: Book a nights accommodation and get a second night free. Offer valid until the 30 September 2010. Subject to availability. Guests must dine in the hotel during their stay.
Contact: 01491 651381

The Bell at Charlbury
Church Street, Charlbury OX7 3PP

A charming 18th Century hostelry in the heart of the undiscovered Cotswold town of Charlbury. Serving only the best local seasonal produce for breakfast, lunch and dinner 7 days a week. Only 5 minutes walk from Charlbury station, there are regular mainline services to London (1hr 10mins) and Oxford (12mins) and wonderful walking and cycling routes through this Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

Accommodation Offer: 2 nights accommodation for the price of 1 until 30 September 2010. Sunday to Thursday nights.
Tea Offer: 2 cream teas for the price of one. Available from 8am til 6pm.
Terms & Conditions: Only one offer per voucher.
Contact: 01608 810278