Blenheim Palace
(http://www.blenheimpalace.com/) - located 8 miles north-west of oxford in the picturesque and historic town of woodstock on the a44 evesham road - well worth a visit
Bicester - 10 miles north of Oxford, a nice little town with last seasons designer shopping at discounted prices from the outlet stores at Bicester Village.
Waterperry Gardens
Adults £4.95 (March - October)/ £3.50 (November - February)
Gardens & Garden Shop 10.00 - 17.30 (March - October) / 10.00 - 17.00 (November - February)
A lovely wander through manicured gardens.
Gloucester Green
This bus station offers buses to locations all over england and make it very convenient to get out of oxford. buses leave from here to london, heathrow, gatwick, luton, stansted and other national destinations. most buses do not take credit cards so make sure you have enough cash.