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Christ ChurchvsNew College
Christ Church and New College are both highly recommended by professionals. On balance, Christ Church scores significantly higher than New College. Christ Church has a TripExpert Score of 84 with praise from 8 publications like Lonely Planet, Michelin Guide and Michelin Guide.
Christ Church
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
Michelin Guide Michelin Guide
Afar Magazine Afar Magazine
Frommer's
St. Aldate's St., Oxford OX1 1DP
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Lonely PlanetTop choice
"The largest of all of Oxford’s colleges, with 650 students, and the one with the grandest quad, Christ Church is also its most popular." Full review
Lonely Planet "Other notable features include the stained-glass depiction of the murder of Thomas Becket, dating from 1320, above the side altar on the right. " Full review
Michelin Guide 0 Stars
"Consecrated as a cathedral in the 16C, Christ Church is the chapel of the largest and most prestigious of Oxford's colleges, colloquially known as "The House". " Full review
Michelin Guide 2 Stars
"The largest and most prestigious Oxford college, known colloquially as "The House", was founded in 1525 and built around a large courtyard known as the "Tom Quad". " Full review
Afar Magazine "Oxford is known as the city of dreaming spires for all its gorgeous churches and universities, including Christ Church, whose construction began with infamous Cardinal Wolsey in 1525." Full review
Afar Magazine "The campus is lovely, from the elaborate cathedral to the wide courtyard and, best of all, the awe inspiring great hall which inspired the dining hall in the Harry Potter films. " Full review
Frommer's "The largest, most beautiful, and the most popular college to visit looms large in children’s literature; it was copied for Hogwarts School in the Harry Potter films." Full review
New College
Fodor's Lonely Planet Michelin Guide
Holywell Street, Oxford OX1 3BN
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Fodor's " Its grounds are big and enticing, with acres of soft green grass and pristinely maintained gardens. The chapel has evensong on weekdays at 6:15, except Wednesdays during term time." Full review
Lonely Planet "Established in 1379, New College was the first in Oxford for undergraduates and is a fine example of the glorious Perpendicular Gothic style." Full review
Michelin Guide 0 Stars
"Founded by William of Wykeham in 1379, three years before he founded Winchester College , it still has some of its original buildings." Full review
