About the Collegiate Compass: Oxford Edition
Our Oxford Collegiate Compass invites guests to experience the university in a way few visitors ever do. Participants live and dine in Oxford colleges, explore iconic libraries and literary landmarks, and enjoy curated tours that reveal the stories, history, and creative spirit of the city. From themed meals to guided visits in Oxford and beyond, each experience blends cultural enrichment with the charm of daily life in this remarkable place. These programs are created for travelers who want more than a visit. They are curated for those who want to step inside the Oxford experience, build lasting connections, and discover the beauty and inspiration that define this extraordinary city.

The Collegiate Compass: Oxford Edition is a seasonal variety of travel experiences designed for those who value culture, unique experiences and thoughtful exploration. Our programmes are crafted to allow participants to live, dine, and gather within historic collegiate settings, creating a rare opportunity to experience Oxford, not as a visitor, but as a temporary member of an academic community.
Rooted in the traditions of the world’s great universities, the Collegiate Compass offers journeys that are non-academic in structure yet intellectually and culturally rich. Guests stay in medieval Oxford colleges, share meals in historic dining halls, and explore the city through thoughtfully guided experiences that bring history, literature, and tradition to life.
Each edition of the Collegiate Compass is shaped by its setting. Our Oxford programmes draw directly from the city’s centuries-old traditions, architecture, and intellectual heritage. These journeys are designed for adults seeking depth, connection, and an experience that goes far beyond conventional travel.
Seasonal and thematic programmes, including Winter Wonderland, Testaments of Time, and Midsummer Nights, are united by a single guiding principle: to offer immersive, thoughtfully framed experiences that honor Oxford’s traditions while remaining welcoming, enriching, and deeply memorable for all who take part.
An Oxford Winter Wonderland
Highlights Include:
Evening with the Inklings Dinner
Lewis Lunch & Inklings Walking Tour
Ashmolean Museum Guided Visit
Lunch in Wonderland and a Mad Hatter’s Tea
Dickens Dinner & Certificate Ceremony
Optional Stratford-upon-Avon & Royal Shakespeare Company Extension
Oxford Testaments of Time
Highlights Include:
Guided tour of the Bodleian Library
Visit to the University Church of St Mary the Virgin
Natural History Museum and Pitt Rivers Museum tour exploring Faith, Fossils, and the Furious Debate
Guest lecture by Canon Brian Mountford, former Vicar of the University Church of St Mary the Virgin
An Oxford Midsummer's Night
Highlights Include:
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