Savour a September day in Oxford, when the city has a gentle, back-to-term buzz and late-summer light on honeyed stone. Take in icons like the Radcliffe Camera, Bodleian Library, and Bridge of Sighs, then dip into the Ashmolean or the Museum of Natural History to admire treasures from art to dinosaurs. Wander the Covered Market for coffee, artisan bites, and quirky stalls, or stroll the riverside paths and — if you fancy — hire a punt on the Cherwell for that quintessential Oxford experience. The Botanic Garden is especially lovely in early autumn, while many college quads reopen after summer — perfect for a peek at cloisters, lawns, and historic halls. With plenty of free time to mix culture with cafés, shopping, and relaxed exploring, Oxford makes an elegant and inspiring September escape.