Admission free. Discover half a million years of art and archaeology, from Egyptian mummies to modern art, at the University of Oxford’s Ashmolean Museum.

Moving onto the late eighteenth century, there was a pastry chef called James Sadler living in Oxford. His claim to fame is being the first English person to fly a hot air balloon. On 4th October 1784, Sadler’s balloon rose into the air from Christ Church Meadow.

Discover over 50 independent shops, cafes, bars and experiences all under one historic roof We recommend checking with individual traders for their specific trading hours