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Things to do around Oxford

Strolling around Oxford, you'll be dazzled by the history and variety that you see. Belinda Weber offers some expert tips that will help you make the most of your time there

Take a llama for a walk

You can't actually ride these gentle animals, but they will happily carry your pack as you stroll through the beautiful scenery.

Catanger Llamas offer one-hour farm treks, half-day experiences and full-day treks with a home-made packed lunch included. This activity is not suitable for very young children, but those aged 8-12 can take part for free when accompanied by an adult.

Younger kids will enjoy visiting the mother and baby llamas at the farm. Open all year, booking essential.

Relax at a spa

Take some time out and refresh body and soul with a massage or other treatment at The Spa in the Randolph Hotel.

Built in the cellar of the hotel, the small spa has everything you need for a pampering experience. There are four treatment rooms, set off a candlelit corridor, and a thermal suite with aromatherapy steam room and sauna, as well as a hydrotherapy pool.

The Swedish massage comes highly recommended if you have knots in your shoulders or are feeling stressed.

Hire a canal boat

Whether you fancy hiring a boat for a day or making a full week of it, you'll receive tuition so that you can head off on your own and explore some of the canals.

Suitable of all ages, canal boats can be moored close to village pubs, shops and cycle hire, so that you can explore the Cherwell area at your own pace. Booking is required.

Take a tour round a brewery

Visit the Hook Norton Brewery and discover how traditional ales and stouts are made.

The brewery is powered by a 25 horsepower steam engine that was installed more than 100 years ago, and the family-run business continues to produce award-winning ales.

Deliveries to the local area are still made by Shire horses and the daily tours include on-site beer tasting as well as the chance to buy your favourites at a shop. Tours run from Monday to Friday and last about two hours.

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