Afternoons, when the 36 colleges scattered across the city generally open for visitors from 2pm until 5pm , consider the quads. Magdalen College has the best view of the Chartwell River and its own park, but there are far too many colleges, college museums, churches and others to cover in a day visit. So stroll or pole along the river and check the action. You may find crews stroking down the river, rugby or cricket players and all sorts of other activities. The river is not that fast, but it s wise to pole upstream so the trip back is eased.
Nothing beats a picnic under the willows.
So watch the local techniques that s poling technique, not the under the willows necking. The Boathouse Restaurant runs to French cooking and half-price kids means if it s wet out.