Right. Enough gawking. Let’s get hands-on.
1. Punt Like a Clumsy Pro
Find the river Cherwell. Rent a punt—it’s a flat boat you push with a long pole. You will look wobbly. You might fall in. That’s the fun part.
Bring snacks. Bring a friend to laugh at you. Or just lie back and watch the willow trees droop like they’re tired too. It’s ridiculously peaceful.
2. Sneak Into a College (Legally)
Don’t trespass. Do visit a college that’s open to the public. Try Christ Church or Magdalen College. The dining halls look like the Harry Potter movies because they are the Harry Potter movies.
Walk through the gardens and pretend you’re a genius. It’s free therapy. The flowers don’t judge your grades.
3. Eat a Proper Breakfast
You’ll need fuel for all this wandering. Find a cozy café—like Jericho Coffee Traders or Society Café. Get a bacon bap. Get a flat white. Get your life together.
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The pastries are dangerous. You’ll eat three. Don’t worry, you’ll walk it off.
