Your guide to Oxford / Neighbourhoods: Oxford

The Cowley Road neighborhood is the place to go for quaint cafes and vintage shopping sprees. It is also home to the impossibly charming Ultimate Picture Palace, a single-screen independent cinema is housed in an art deco building that dates back to 1911. Historically accurate, it is complete with its original street-front box office window. The annual Cowley Road Carnival is the highlight of the neighborhood, bringing together a diverse collection of cultural activities and performances for more than 50,000 attendees annually on the first Sunday of July.

• Ultimate Picture Palace, Jeune St, Cowley Rd, Oxford OX4 1BN, United Kingdom

Jericho is one of the hippest neighborhoods in Oxford, particularly after dark. This is the place to go when you want to enjoy the city's nightlife and where you'll find an abundance of pubs, clubs and bars. A bohemian crowd strolls streets lined in historic Victorian and Georgian architecture, creating a visually indulgent scene that you won't soon forget. For the best experience, make reservations at one of the area's popular destinations, like the Love Jericho Cocktail Bar, where you can enjoy a classic beverage or distinctive craft cocktail creation like the Jericho Zombie.

• LJ - Love Jericho Cocktail Bar, 30 Walton St, Oxford OX2 6AA, United Kingdom
• The Oxford Wine Cafe - Jericho, 32 Little Clarendon St, Oxford OX1 2HU, United Kingdom 
• The Jericho Tavern, 56 Walton St, Oxford OX2 6AE, United Kingdom

East Oxford is a diverse neighborhood that is well-known as the home of the Radiohead band, Supergrass and William Morris of the Morris Motor Company. The area features many beautiful parks which makes it an ideal choice for a sunny day. While you're there, explore the Oxford Botanic Garden or stroll through Christ Church Meadow. You'll also find some unique cultural highlights like the Bate Collection of Musical Instruments.

• Oxford Botanic Garden, Rose Ln, Oxford OX1 4AZ, United Kingdom
• Christ Church Meadow, Oxford OX1 4JF, United Kingdom
• Bate Collection of Musical Instruments, University of Oxford, St Aldate's, Oxford OX1 1DB, United Kingdom

A suburb north of Oxford's city center, Cutteslowe is a residential are a that is popular for its quiet streets and kid-friendly amenities, such as Cutteslowe and Sunnymeade Park. If you're traveling with children, this is a fun, family-friendly stop that's home to a miniature golf course, aviary, gardens, duck pond, butterfly house and miniature train. 

• Cutteslowe and Sunnymeade Park, Elsfield Way, Oxford OX2 8NP, United Kingdom

Botley is a small village just outside the boundaries of Oxford city. This area features some fantastic finds, such as The Tap Social, a craft brewery that helps train and employ individuals currently serving in or recently released from prison. Stop in to support their efforts as you have a pint and enjoy the live music that's available most nights. If you need something heartier, don't miss the outstanding Indian food at Dosa Park or delicious fare at The Punter, a charming riverside pub.

• The Tap Social, Curtis Industrial Estate, 27, N Hinksey Ln, Oxford OX2 0LX, United Kingdom 
• Dosa Park, 25 Park End St, Oxford OX1 1HU, United Kingdom 
• The Punter, 7 South St, Oxford OX2 0BE, United Kingdom