Isy and Dan head to the City of Dreaming Spires for a day out that is quintessentially Oxford, beginning at one of the oldest libraries in Europe.

First opened to scholars in 1602, the Bodleian Library is home to millions of books and centuries of history. Librarian Lucy takes Isy and Dan behind the scenes to discover the extraordinary scale of its buildings and collections, before they attempt the traditional Bodleian Oath in its original Latin.

Isy and Dan swap books for boats when they take to the River Isis. Their guide Finn shows them how it’s done on a relaxing punt along the river, before Isy and Dan take control themselves – with far less relaxing results.

Along the way, they discover what makes Oxford such a great place to explore and round things off with some more ideas for a fun-filled day in the City of Dreaming Spires.

We’re pleased to be supported by Great Western Railway. Adventures start here.

Isy and Dan head to the City of Dreaming Spires for a day out that is quintessentially Oxford, beginning at one of the oldest libraries in Europe.
First opened to scholars in 1602, the Bodleian Library is home to millions of books and centuries of history. Librarian Lucy takes Isy and Dan behind the scenes to discover the extraordinary scale of its buildings and collections, before they attempt the traditional Bodleian Oath in its original Latin.
Isy and Dan swap books for boats when they take to the River Isis. Their guide Finn shows them how it&rsquo;s done on a relaxing punt along the river, before Isy and Dan take control themselves &ndash; with far less relaxing results.
Along the way, they discover what makes Oxford such a great place to explore and round things off with some more ideas for a fun-filled day in the City of Dreaming Spires.
We&rsquo;re pleased to be supported by Great Western Railway. Adventures start here.

Great Escapes is the travel-comedy podcast that sends Isy Suttie and Dan Skinner across the South West and Wales to discover brilliant places, meet fascinating locals and throw themselves into experiences they might never normally try.

Join our endlessly curious adventurers as they surf inland waves, train with a Welsh rugby international, discover what makes the perfect British seaside holiday and even step into the wrestling ring with a London truck driver. Along the way, they meet the people who bring each destination to life and hear the stories that make every place unique.

It’s part travelogue, part comedy and all discovery. Tune in for unforgettable adventures, big laughs and plenty of surprises.

We’re pleased to be supported by Great Western Railway. Adventures start here.

Great Escapes is the travel-comedy podcast that sends Isy Suttie and Dan Skinner across the South West and Wales to discover brilliant places, meet fascinating locals and throw themselves into experiences they might never normally try.
Join our endlessly curious adventurers as they surf inland waves, train with a Welsh rugby international, discover what makes the perfect British seaside holiday and even step into the wrestling ring with a London truck driver. Along the way, they meet the people who bring each destination to life and hear the stories that make every place unique.
It&rsquo;s part travelogue, part comedy and all discovery. Tune in for unforgettable adventures, big laughs and plenty of surprises.
We&rsquo;re pleased to be supported by Great Western Railway. Adventures start here.