Photos: Andrew Gray, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0 Diliff, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0 Julian Herzog (Website), Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 4.0
Photo credits
Photos: Andrew Gray, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0 Diliff, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0 Julian Herzog (Website), Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 4.0
Christ Church Meadow, between two rivers
Your local guide
Kwame Asante
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Highlights
- Open grazing land against a city centre
- Two rivers running close together
- A meadow protected for centuries
- A narrow strip between two waterways
- A quieter side of college Oxford
About this tour
This session walks Christ Church Meadow, the open grazing land between the city centre and the point where the Thames and the Cherwell nearly meet. It covers the meadow's long protection from building development and the narrow strip of land separating the two rivers. It is a quieter, greener session than the college-focused ones nearby.
We start at the meadow gate and follow the path towards the water, pausing at the river confluence for a longer look. Questions about the meadow's protected status and the wildlife along it come up steadily, and I answer with what I know from years of walking the same path. I close with a note on the best times of day for a quiet walk here.
It suits anyone who wants open green space and river views within walking distance of the colleges. It also suits early risers, since the meadow is at its calmest before the day's main crowds arrive.
Included
- Live video walk with a local guide
- Questions to your guide all the way
- A short list of places to visit later
Not included
- Internet connection
- Travel to the city
Itinerary
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Welcome and sound check 5 min
The guide joins the video call, checks the picture and sound with you, and gives you a quick sense of Oxford before heading out.
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Meadow gate 21 min
The camera opens at the gate onto the open meadow, and I explain how the grazing land has been kept largely unbuilt for centuries despite sitting right against the city centre.
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Thames and Cherwell confluence 21 min
Further along, you see the two rivers running close together before joining, and I point out the narrow strip of land that separates them at this point.
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Your questions 9 min
Time to ask anything about Oxford: prices, safety, food, or whatever you are curious about.
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A short list to keep 4 min
Before you go, the guide sums up with a few things worth remembering: a dish to try: Sunday roast and Jericho, worth a slower look.
Good to know
- A stable wifi or mobile connection makes the picture smoother than a shaky one.
- Any phone, tablet or laptop with a camera works. You watch, the guide does the walking.
- Times are shown in London time, so check the time where you are before you book.
- The session is not recorded, and recording it yourself is not allowed. Feel free to take your own notes.
- Ask questions any time, out loud or in the chat. The guide will pause to answer.
- Sessions run in small groups, up to 10 people, so there is room for everyone to ask something.
Questions about this tour
What will the session cover?
The guide walks through Oxford, showing you Meadow gate and Thames and Cherwell confluence live on camera, plus whatever else you would like to see.
What happens if my connection drops?
Rejoin with the same link within a few minutes and the guide will catch you up on anything you missed.
Can I ask the guide questions during the session, or is it a fixed script?
Anything, any time. Sessions leave room for your own questions throughout, not just at the end.
How it works
- You get one join link after booking.
- Join from any device: phone, tablet or laptop.
- We connect on a video call at the meadow gate and follow the path along the water for most of the walk.
Times shown in London time (GMT)
Cancellation
Flexible
- Cancel up to 24 hours before the start: full refund.
- Cancel less than 24 hours before the start, or no-show: no refund.
- If the guide cancels or the date does not reach its minimum group: full refund.
- Cancel in My Account → Bookings; the refund is calculated from the start time in the tour's local time.
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