Oxford University is the oldest university in the English-speaking world, dating back over nine centuries, and it’s reason enough to make the hour-long train trip from London to Oxford. Overall, there are 38 autonomous colleges that make up the University of Oxford, and a visit to any one of them will give you a feel for the history and beauty of Oxford. The Great Hall at Christ Church, one of the university’s most famous colleges, inspired Hogwarts Hall from the Harry Potter series. The Bodleian Library is another popular point of interest, housing over 9 million printed items. If you want to know what life was like in Oxford in the past, a visit to the Museum of Oxford will take you on a journey through the life and times of Oxford and its people.