Now that summer is pretty much over, trips abroad will likely start to wind down for many people. But this doesn’t have to be a bad thing, as we are lucky enough here in the UK to have so many amazing places to visit and spend a relaxing long weekend.
And if you’re someone who loves to explore a new city on foot, then one place should be on your radar for an autumnal staycation. Research from Preply’s analysts identified Oxford as the UK’s most walkable city. This gorgeous location boasts so much to see and do – with no car needed.
According to the experts, Oxford requires just 2,310 steps to discover the leading attractions. Famous for its university, it has earned the nickname the “City of Dreaming Spires” owing to its medieval architecture.
A Tripadvisor spokesperson said: “In the city of dreaming spires, academia takes centre stage. Gaze out at Oxford’s world-famous colleges from the top of St Mary’s Church Tower before heading into the city’s pedestrian-friendly streets.”
The city’s most well-known attraction is the Bodleian Library, amongst Europe’s most ancient libraries housing more than 13 million printed items.
A tourist named ‘Janet M’ shared on Tripadvisor: “Really interesting tour and I learned a lot about the history of the building from our guide Anne, who was very knowledgeable. The library is magnificent and well worth seeing.”
Other must-see attractions in the city include the Ashmolean Museum of Art and Archaeology and the University Museum of Natural History.
Given that most of Oxford’s top sights are located around the University, it’s quite convenient to stroll from one attraction to another.
However, when compared to other European cities, the UK isn’t particularly pedestrian-friendly. Seville took the crown as Europe’s most walkable city.
The UK didn’t make it into the top 20 ranking, losing out to cities like Venice, Porto, Florence and Athens.
Brighton and York clinched the second and third spots for walkability, while Bath was dubbed the UK’s least walkable city.