Established in 1621, under the watchful eye of the University, the Oxford Botanic Garden claims the title of the oldest botanic garden in all of Great Britain, and one of the oldest scientific gardens on the planet. Spanning a modest 1.8 hectares (4+1/2 acres), this green oasis harbors a rich collection of over 5,000 plant species, representing no less than 90% of the higher plant families.
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Malmaison Oxford Hotel - Her Majesty's Prison in Oxford Castle Oxford Castle, 3 New Rd, Oxford OX1 1AY, United Kingdom · 986 m 
The Suburban Subversion: The Headington Shark and its Clash with Planning Law 2.6 km 
The restoration of the Neolithic Devil's Quoits 11 km 
Blenheim Palace: A Harbinger of Triumph Born from Battle and Bestowed 13 km 
From a Civil War target to a Noel Gallagher birthday party 27 km 
The limestone manor that inspired William Morris's artistic vision Lechlade · 28 km 
A Saxon victory or a phallic symbol? 30 km 
The 16th-century history of Chequers manor house 32 km 
Iron Age hill fort at Desborough Castle 35 km 
Written by Nicolo Ciampini
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