SYLOG goes to the UK! The Oxford Experience
4th-7th of May 2024
"Oxford is a city of historical eminence and intellectual vitality. Home to the revered University of Oxford, its ancient structures harmonize with modern academia. The cobbled streets lead to iconic sites like the Bodleian Library and Radcliffe Camera, while the River Thames gracefully winds through, enhancing the city's allure. A beacon of culture and learning, Oxford's timeless beauty and academic prestige continue to captivate visitors worldwide. - I look forward to delivering this experience to you" - Joe Beaton
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MALMAISON Oxford **** Your "get out of jail free" card to luxury in the heart of historic Oxford. This hotel is a captivating conversion of a former prison, is merely a whisper away from the city's most cherished attractions including the majestic Oxford University colleges, the ethereal Christ Church Cathedral, and the treasure trove that is the Ashmolean Museum. (LINK)
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Flights (direct with SAS)
4th MAY ARN 07.35 - LHR 09.20
7th MAY LHR 13.55 - ARN 17.25
(preliminary times)
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Program
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4th of May (Day-1 "welcome to Oxford")
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07.35 - Flight departure.
09.20 - Arrival to London.
10.00 - Airport transfer.
11.00 - Arrival to Hotel.
12.30-15.30 - Lunch at St. Aldates Tavern - Conference pass.
15.45-16.45 - Christ Church Cathedral, Oxford University (multimedia tour with guide): 6 minutes walk to Christ Church, interesting to know the Great Hall inspired Hogwarts dining hall in Harry Potter. (LINK)
19.00 - Dinner at The Bear (the oldest pub in Oxford):
A hidden gem, The Bear is the oldest pub in Oxford and situated just off the hustle and bustle of the busy High Street. Popular with students, locals and tourists alike, The Bear is a beacon for anyone who enjoys a fantastic pint of real ale and good, home-cooked, traditional pub food. Aside from its stunning longevity, the pub is probably most famous for its quirky collection of ties - dating back to the early 1900s and representing clubs in the Oxford area and, more recently, around the globe. A great place to unwind, take off your own tie, and enjoy looking at everyone else's! (LINK)
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5th of May (Day-2 "activity day")
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08.00-09.30 - Breakfast.
10.00 - Bike or Bowls!
Choose between a casual bike ride around Oxford, a chance to see the university from up close, parts of the city most do not see and then slip away to visit the quiet waterways and meadows with wildlife and views of the city that will remain with you long after leaving. Or... is it time to test your skills at Lawn Bowls? Let us see who can get closest to the "jack" in that case. BIKE (LINK) or BOWLS (LINK)
13.00-15.00 - Traditional Sunday roast lunch at the Rose & Crown (LINK)
15.10-15.40 - Transfer to the Blenheim Palace (30 minutes).
15.45-17.00 - Home of Churchill, Blenheim Palace (private guided tour):
Just north of Oxford, this world heritage site is a must-see (LINK).
17.30-18.00 - Transfer back to the hotel.
19.00 - River cruise:
Board an elegant Edwardian River boats and enjoy the highlights of river life in Oxford accompanied by a glass of Prosecco. Passing landmarks such as Folly Bridge, Christ Church meadows and the university boathouses.
20.00 - Dinner at The Folly:
The Folly restaurant occupies a unique riverside position in the heart of Oxford, a stones throw from the Westgate centre but beside the beauty of the River Thames. Our restaurant provides simply served, excellently cooked dishes crafted from the freshest seasonal ingredients.The restaurant's terrace floats on the waters of the River Thames as she runs gently under Folly Bridge (LINK)
22.00 - The Varsity Club (reserved table outside terrace):
For those that still have energy! Unique and spectacular, this independent Oxford roof terrace puts you amongst the Dreaming Spires with unparalleled 360 degree views (LINK)
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6th of May (Day-3 "some culture")
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08.00-09.30 - Breakfast.
10.00 - Walk to the Ashmolean.
10.15 - The Ashmolean Museum (LINK)
Oxford University's Museum of Art and Archaeology. Opened in 1683, it is the oldest public museum in the UK. The museum has incredibly rich and diverse collections from around the globe, ranging from Egyptian mummies and classical sculpture to the Pre-Raphaelites and modern art. This museum was named after its founder Elias Ashmole (1617–1692) and opened in 1683. It is widely recognised as being the first modern museum. Elias Ashmole was a royalist, lawyer, antiquarian, scholar, and collector who gave his collections to the University of Oxford in 1677.
13.00-15.00 - Buffet lunch and The Jericho Tavern (LINK)
15.00-18.00 - Free time or river "pub crawl".
18.00 - Dinner at the hotel.
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7th of May (Day-4)
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08.00-10.00 - Breakfast.
10.00 - Checkout
10.30 - Transfer to airport.
13.55 - Flight departure.
17.25 - Arrival to Stockholm.
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