Okay, let me tell you about my day trip to Oxford—because it was equal parts magical and slightly chaotic, and seriously – I need you to learn from my mistake.
So here’s the tea.
I woke up in North Colindale, all excited for my Oxford adventure, and I made a decision that I will regret for the rest of my life: I called an Uber.
UghYes, an Uber.
From North Colindale to Oxford…
Do you know how much that cost me?
£100.
One hundred pounds.
I could have bought a nice dinner, a cute outfit, or literally anything else with that money.
But no, I sat in that car watching the meter climb and my soul slowly leave my body.
Please, please don’t do what I did.
For the return trip, I finally got smart and bought a train ticket—£38, and it was way faster.
Like, dramatically faster. I got back to London before I could even finish my podcast episode.
So here’s my official recommendation: take the train, bestie. It’s cheaper, quicker, and you won’t cry when you check your bank statement.
Now, the actual day in Oxford? That part was lovely.
The city is so wonderfully academic—you can literally feel the history in the air.
There are colleges everywhere you look, each one more beautiful than the last, with their honey-colored stone and manicured courtyards.
It’s the kind of place that makes you want to write a novel or at least pretend you’re smart enough to attend.
We visited the famous Christ Church College, and honestly?
If you’re a Harry Potter fan, this is a must. It’s one of the actual filming locations for the movies, and walking through those halls feels surreal.
The staircase, the dining hall—you’ll recognize them instantly. I kept looking around like, “Wait, am I in Hogwarts right now?” Yes, bestie. Yes, you are. See the photos—do you feel familiar?
We also wandered through the covered market, which is one of those classic Oxford spots.
There’s this famous cookie shop called Ben’s Cookies, and everyone told me I had to try it.
So I did. And here’s my honest review: it’s worth trying, but it is so sweet.
Like, one bite and your teeth will be begging for mercy.
If you love sugary treats, you’ll be in heaven. If you’re more of a dark chocolate person like me, maybe split one with a friend.
To end the day, we had dinner at a lovely steakhouse.
And the steak? Incredible. Tender, juicy, cooked to perfection.
After all that walking and that Uber tragedy, it was exactly what I needed.
I sat there, fork in hand, thinking, “Okay, maybe today wasn’t so bad after all.”
Final Thoughts:
Oxford is absolutely worth a day trip—just do yourself a favor and take the train. Skip the Uber, save your money, and spend it on a nice meal instead.
Wander the colleges, geek out over Harry Potter, try a Ben’s Cookie (even if it’s too sweet), and end with a good steak. That’s a perfect day, bestie. 🎓🏰🍪
