About Oxford

Oxford is the home to a world famous University, as well as some beautiful colleges and university buildings which are located in the centre of Oxford, within easy walking distance of each other.

If you are more interested in Oxford history then why not visit the Ashmolean Museum? The museums pieces date right back to the 20thC. Or the Christ Church College is another stunning historic site, with its beautiful Cathedral, choir, meadow and picture gallery.

Things to do in Oxford

Boat trips or punting on the River Thames is always a very popular thing to do in Oxford. You can also go on entertaining guided walking tours and open-top bus tours take in the city's architecture and heritage.

Shopping in Oxford is affordable and convenient in Cornmarket Street and Queen Street. These streets are home to well-known chain stores, as well as a small number of independent retailers.

Popular local reading includes: The Oxford Times, The Oxford Mail, The Oxford Star, and Oxford Journal. Oxford is also home to several advertising agencies.

About Reading

There are lots of things to do in Reading. The main shopping area is around Broad Street, which is anchored at its east and west ends respectively by The Oracle and Broad Street Mall enclosed shopping centres.

Local papers include: Reading Evening Post, the Reading Chronicle and "Blah Blah" magazine, a local magazine which provides free monthly Arts and Entertainment listings.

Things to do in Reading

Reading is the host of the annual Reading Festival, which has been running since 1971. It is considered as the largest UK music festival after Glastonbury and is exceptionally popular with music fans flocking to the city every year.

You can also go to the theatre. Reading has several theatre venues, including The Hexagon and 21 South Street, which are professional venues supported by Reading Borough Council.

Popular local reading includes: The Oxford Times, The Oxford Mail, The Oxford Star, and Oxford Journal. Oxford is also home to several advertising agencies.

About Basingstoke

The history of Basingstoke is interesting as Basingstoke is often mistaken for a new town, In fact the town was an old market town expanded in the 1960's as part of a tripartite agreement between London County Council, Hampshire County Council and Basingstoke Borough Council. To find out more about the town's local history why not visit the Milestones Museum.

There are three local newspapers: the Basingstoke Gazette, Basingstoke Observer and the Basingstoke Independent. The town is also covered by the larger Hampshire Chronicle as well.

Things to do in Basingstoke

For shopping fans, Festival Place is a fantastic new shopping centre which opened in autumn 2002, adding a huge boost to the town centre.

Inside Festival Place you can find a selection of well-know bars including Lloyds in Festival Square and Liquid Nightclub. There are also some stunning traditional pubs away from the town centre including The Queen's Inn at Dummer and The Fox at Newfound, as well as contempory pubs such as the Portsmouth Arms in Hatch Warren and The Chineham Arms in Chineham.

There are loads of things to do and places to explore in all three of these cities. Each has a distinct charm and unique culture. Investigate your town with new friends: Sign up for free today!