Experts' Choice Award Port Meadow
What the experts agree on
Port Meadow is Oxford's expansive medieval commons, unplowed for millennia and grazed by cattle, offering rare wildflowers, swimming in clear water, and scenic walks—all just 20 minutes from the city center.
Lonely Planet "A treasure trove of rare plants, it’s still grazed by cows and horses, but it’s also hugely popular with walkers (heading perhaps for The Trout pub) and runners." Full review
Atlas Obscura "Legend says this public grazing area hasn't been plowed for thousands of years. " Full review
Independent "Port Meadow’s clear green waters are a wonderfully tempting spot for a swim, with a vast neighbouring field that’s perfect for a lazy day of picnicking...20-minute walk from Oxford Station."
National Geographic "The best place to spend time outdoors in my city is Port Meadow. The largest stretch of public land in Britain, it is riddled with ancient burial mounds."
Lonely Planet "It’s not a pub at all, but Port Meadow makes for a wonderful spot for enjoying a picnic and a pint. With the River Thames flowing through, and cows, horses and wildfowl wandering by, it’s..."
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