Trip: Graduate School in Oxford

Still lined with shops, this lovely stone bridge in Bath was designed by Robert Adam in the Palladian style and completed in 1774.

Christ Church Cathedral is a small medieval cathedral that is also the chapel of Christ Church College. It contains the restored shrine of Frideswide (Oxford's patron saint), a spectacular lierne vault in the choir, and 14C stained glass.

This grand Neoclassical cathedral was designed by Sir Christopher Wren in 1675 after its predecessor burned down in the Great Fire of London. The site of many important wedding and funerals over the centuries, St.

Balliol College was founded by John I and Dervorguilla de Balliol in 1263, making it one of Oxford's oldest colleges. The oldest surviving buildings date from 1431.

Commissioned by Charlemagne in 786, this is the oldest cathedral in Northern Europe. A graceful Gothic choir was added to the Carolingian core in the 15th century. Inside are several major relics and early medieval artworks.

Built 1093-1133, Durham Cathedral is considered one of the finest examples of Norman architecture in England.

Occupying a prominent location on the east side of Trafalgar Square, the Church of St Martin-in-the-Fields (1722-26) was designed by James Gibbs in what would be a highly influential design.

RCHM 2. Built in 1664-69 at the cost of Archbishop Seldon to the designs of Wren.

Completed in 1799, the Grand Pump Room is now a restaurant that serves delicious tea, pastries and light lunches in historic and attractive surroundings, usually accompanied by live classical music.