The City
The compact centre of Oxford lies in between the Thames and the Cherwell rivers, just to the north of the point where they join. In theory, and on most maps, the Thames is known within the city as the "Isis", but few locals actually use the term. Central Oxford's principal point of reference is Carfax , a busy junction from where three of the city's main thoroughfares begin: the High Street runs east to Magdalen Bridge and the Cherwell; St Aldate's south to the Thames; and Cornmarket north to the broad avenue of St Giles. Many of the oldest colleges face onto the High Street or the sidestreets adjoining it, their mellow stonework combining to create one of the most beautiful parts of Oxford. Here, as elsewhere in the city, all of the more visited colleges have restricted opening hours to enable them to control the flow of tourists, and some impose an admission charge, too, while others permit no regular public access at all. Of those that do open their doors, opening times are fairly consistent throughout the year, but there are sporadic term-time variations, especially at weekends. It's also worth noting that during the exam season, which stretches from late April to early June, all the colleges have periods when they are closed to the public. For more specific information, call the relevant college.
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