School pupils who are considering their university options might want to visit Oxford during the summer months, as this is the best time to see the famous university city in its full glory.
Once the end-of-year exams are over, students escape from their bedrooms and the library and take to the parks to enjoy the sunny weather.
Making the most of their long summer breaks, they will go punting along the river or meander through the picturesque University Park, which is situated in the heart of the city.
Here, you might see people playing games of cricket, frisbee or lacrosse while they make the most of the pleasant weather.
While lots of students head home over the summer months, lots of international ones remain in the UK, visiting the splendid Port Meadow or taking a tour of famous Harry Potter filming locations that can be found in the nearby area.
There are also several Oxford summer courses that run while the university students are on their break, giving teenagers the opportunity to discover whether Oxford could be the right city for their further education or simply to improve their studies before they start the next academic year.
The courses, which are aimed at children aged between 12 and 19, can give attendees a great advantage if they are applying for Oxford University in the future. Not only will they be able to enhance their knowledge prior to their A-Levels but they will also gain experience, familiarity and, in many cases, friends ahead of submitting their application.
Before going back home for the autumn term, it is also worth their while heading to the Botanic Garden, enjoying a river cruise, walking around the historic colleges, and visiting the Bodleian Library, which has been around for 400 years.
