Wheres the best place to stay in Oxford?

It depends. What's your budget for the room and are you planning on travelling by car or train?

travelling by train, budget i dont know at the moment

This is going to sound odd-consider the source. Are there any places to set up a canvas tent? I'll be bringing my own room, if I can swing everything else. Thanks! Staci

I spent 20 years pitching, striking and sleeping in tents, I think its time for a bit of luxury

this site is reasonably close to city centre ( and gig venue )

http://www.siteseeker.co.uk/aspx/details.aspx?id=7240

Just got a look at airfares. (GASP!) Don't have a spare 2500$ laying around-don't have 25$ lol.Have to wait until after the holidays and look again. Still, would like to camp out...campfire, music,woodsmoke,Pouring-down rain, sleeping in the mud, cold, wet, and unhappy. c'est le vie. Staci

The students & bohemians used to hang out at North Oxford - friend Mike went to Nuffield, a workers' college. I bet there is some land up that way where you could pitch a tent, such as Blackbird Leys.

Oxford hotels are really expensive. Perhaps something to do with the large numbers of rich parents that descend on the place.

I might come to this one too. I used to live in Oxford and really liked the place. One for old time's sake this in more ways than one.

Really? That must have been a few years ago. North Oxford (the Summertown and Jericho areas especially) is now very upmarket; very nice, but expensive (but saying that, some great restaurants - I\'d certainly recommend this one if you have time to explore ).



If you want to pitch a tent up anywhere in Blackbird Leys, you could I guess. Even if money was tight, personally I wouldn't given it's reputation, but each to their own.



All the best,


Paul

Paul is right on all counts ! (that friend is now an alky, i had forgotten how long ago it all was).

Blackbird Leys is a tough housing estate; but what i meant is i believe the AREA is semi-rural; therefore there may be some countryside on which to pitch the tent?

Like any city, the city centre hotels in Oxford can be expensive, certainly places like 'The Randolph' and 'The Old Parsonage', but there are some slightly out of town hotels and bed and breakfast establishments that are reasonably priced (can certainly recommend some down Iffley Road). Like anywhere, I guess the way to do it would be to shop around on the internet as soon as possible and book early for the best deals.

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Of course, not everyone who went to Oxford long ago turns into an alky. It does depend on which college someone is attached to I guess.



The area just outside Blackbird Leys has a lot of Green Belt land surrounding it - there are a number of smaller villages on the roads leading out of Oxford to the south, so, yes, I guess it could be considered semi-rural. Just like any areas just outside other small to middling city's excluding some of the main ones such as London, Birmingham, Manchester, etc.

The site that David suggested is close for anyone wanting to do Oxford really on a budget. Next to the river, plenty of footpaths and bus routes connecting to the centre. A much better area to pitch camp than blindly risking your luck somewhere near Blackbird Leys for sure.

http://www.siteseeker.co.uk/aspx/details.aspx?id=7240

Regards,


Paul

And remember that Easter weekend is 3rd/4th April , so there may be limited availability in the week after - so start looking now.

Does anybody know the victoria house hotel on george street?

No, but if you whistle it, I can play it.Sorry. The door was open. I just happened to waltz through

If you can give me three or four days, I'll put together a list of places that are reasonably cheap and close to the centre to stay. City Centre, George Street especially, on any night of the week in Oxford is busy and noisy so you may want to consider another option.

Regards,


Paul

to quote some of the reviews on trip advisor

http://www.tripadvisor.com/Hotel_Review-...re_England.html

“Worst UK hotel I have encountered (and I visit every year)"
"Skankiest hotel in the UK"
"Avoid this place unless you are desperate"


I think you get the idea

Sounds like the Osbourne in Edinburgh, from what I can remember.

Thank you Paul and David, it looks like the victoria house hotel is one to avoid

Paul H, do you know the Jude the Obscure pub in Jericho? Me and the missus spent many many happy nights in there.

In fact, Jude the Obscure would be a great place for a Voxgate!

Yes, I would avoid George Street as a place to stay. It's slap-bang in the middle of town and has all the issues that go with that. Not a bad street, but I wouldn't recommend it for trying to get a night's sleep.

For anyone DRIVING, there's a good Holiday Inn on the A34 junction just outside the city centre (think its the A34 anyway). Only a 5 or 10 minute cab ride to George St. Nice rooms too.

Got my tickets for oxford, so we are ready to roll, look forward to meeting you all

Cool - looks like there should be enough people to have good meetups at every date at this rate. Look forward to meeting everyone (whether I've met 'em before or not!)

Hi there,

Yep, certainly do know it - nice place, but in this instance not quite the right place for a Voxgate perhaps. We think there's a better place and we're having a look at that tomorrow, so will post more about that early next week.

Regards,


Paul

im going,,,,,,,,,,

Hi Paul,

Any news on the Oxford Voxgate?

Regards,
Scott

I think thats where me and Zosh are staying - (if memory serves me correctly). We're not bothered by noise.

Sounds like the Osbourne in Edinburgh, from what I can remember.

What i want to know Jus if its the worst hotel ever why does this person visit it every year

Zosh - if there is a rat in there trust me I will be sleeping on teh pavement!!! You know the performance I had when I ran into a mouse a few weeks ago!!! You could hear the screams accross the pond I kid you not!!!

well gig tickets are bought, train tickets are bought and the hotel is booked. All we need is the weekend to arrive, where is best place to eat and drink in town?

Oxford's Voxgate (pre & post-show) will be at COPA of Oxford . It's a nice bar, opposite the venue.

See updated Voxgates page .

it looks a good place to eat, drink and meet. Me and helen will be there

Hi all!!

I will try to go there as well, before the gig (if the coach driver gives me permission for that )

Greetings from Málaga.

David.

Does anyone have a spare ticket for the Oxford gig?
We have a mate who is after one

still good tickets on ticketmaster ( row E )
or if you want i can go down to the venue at the weekend and buy one for you

Staying at the Royal Oxford hotel and I will be checking out the Gloucester pub cos I love my heavy rock and metal!
This is the only date I could get to because of work abroad so I am really looking forward to a special nite!!
See you there :-)

There are five of us heading down over Hadrians for this...will be good to see you

Aye, I'll be heading over there too.

There! You see what a lack of investment in basic defence infrastructure leads to?

The weekend is finally here, looking forward to having a relaxing weekend and a busy Saturday night. See you all tomorrow.

The weekend is finally here, looking forward to having a relaxing weekend and a busy Saturday night. See you all tomorrow.

The advance party has been lying low for several years , blending in with the locals and waiting for the glorious revolution.

Arrived in Oxford, we have already bumped into Chris and spotted the back stage crew keeping their upper arm muscles in shape

Was he, by any chance, in a supermarket?

No, we just got off the train and he was at the station

What time is everyone getting to the meet up tomorrow, people?

I will be in their about 6,nice bar