Look local: Oxford is top of the class

Dubbed the ‘city of dreaming spires’, Oxford’s skyline gives visitors a subtle taste of the city’s rich academic flavour. Playing host to the world-famous Oxford University since 1096, the city has developed around iconic landmarks, such as the Radcliffe Camera and the University Church of St Mary the Virgin.

In addition to being a world leader in higher education, Oxford is a crucial player in the UK motor manufacturing business, with both Mini and BMW using the city as a headquarters. Meanwhile, the covered market and museum help to attract over seven million visitors every year, generating almost £800 million for the local economy.