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The Best Instagram Spots In Oxford

Oxford is city renown for its architecture, beauty and historic past. Which makes it the best city to take some of the best Instagram pictures! From beautiful gardens to ancient buildings, this article is going to show you the 5 best Instagram spots in Oxford!

1. Bridge Of Sighs

The Bridge of Sighs joins Hertford College to New College Lane, and is the most snapped location in Oxford! This is the best Instagram spot in Oxford as it shows the beautiful architecture of some of the most famous buildings in England! Named the Bridge of Sighs to relate it to its alleged Venetian brother, it’s bringing a little bit of Europe to England!Whatever the weather this destination in Oxford makes your Instagram pictures have a historic background, and they always look fantastic! Especially when wedding photography or couples pose here, it is love at first sight.


2. Botanical Gardens

The Botanical Gardens are home to some of the most gorgeous Instagram spots in Oxford! During the summer months the gardens are host to hundreds of different types of flowers and plants, making this the best destination to get your Instagram photos! These gardens are the oldest Botanical Gardens in Great Britain, founded in 1621, and they still shock each new face that walks through them at their beauty and colour. These Botanical Gardens also make one of the best date locations in Oxford, so take your other half and enjoy the beauty that the natural world has to offer.

3. The Sheldonian Theatre

The Sheldonian is a Grade 1 listed building which means it has some the best architecture and history to offer to visitors of Oxford. With incredible ceilings and gorgeous doorways, this building is the best place for an Instagram snap. Today this theatre is used for various concerts and graduations and is open for tours daily, so you can view the incredible work of art inside, and chose the best destination for your Instagram picture!

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4. Christ Church College

One of the best Instagram locations in Oxford is Christ Church College! It is also home to the Christ Church cathedral, which houses some of the most beautiful architecture. Today Christ Church holds about 175 acres of land, which is home to cows and other animals. Tours inside the College cost up to £8 which allows you to go into the grounds and get the best pictures with the College background! However, the gardens outside are free to go into and they are one of the best locations to get the College in the background of your Instagram pictures!

5. Punting On The River

One of the best things about Oxford in summer is the punting down the river! Although this requires trust with you and your friends or partner, punting is one of the best activities to getting that perfect Instagram picture! Punting season is mid March to mid October, and costs about £17 an hour. Punting down the river will give you some of the most scenic pictures in the whole of Oxford and also give you a fun day trip out in the countryside!

Don’t see your favourite Instagram spots in Oxford here? Comment below and tell us your favourite spots!
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Amber Rose Hendriksen

Currently a University student at Oxford Brookes. Also a Writer, Photographer and Intern!

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