Although it is rather small, it has quite a variety of plants and is fairly well-maintained. Not all plants are labelled, but quite a few are. In the perennial beds there were also labels for plants that were supposed to be there but weren't, just a bare spot (and these were not spring ephemerals, they were true perennials that were missing, and have obviously died). The greenhouses were also interesting, particular the cacti house. What I enjoyed most, however, were the beautiful views across the River Cherwell to the Christ Church Meadows. Also, since it was October, the asters were in bloom in the perennial beds, and they were spectacular.

The gardens offer plenty of variety, from well laid out beds, to glass houses, as well as a delightful walk along the river. Although it was early in the season, which meant that some beds were empty (or died back) there was still enough planting to make the visit interesting. Also with the punting activity on the river, there was also the fun of being distracted by punters trying to maser the art! Well worth a visit, especially as the season 'gets going'.

On a short break to Oxford, this was somewhere that we wanted to visit. Beautiful gardens, and a nice place to walk round. There was a refreshment kiosk although we didn't use it. Plenty of benches to sit and take in the gardens. Well worth a visit.

An Hour is more than enough. Small but very well kept botanical gardens, beautiful walk too. A tiny quaint cafe serves basic food right by the River Cherwell. You can watch the small punting boats go by while sipping you coffee, or immerse yourself in your book and forget the time passing.

I love Oxford- the perfect day trip escape from London! Whenever I visit, weather permitting, I always pay a visit to the Botanical Gardens. The gardens are in such a perfect setting:right on The High, yet so tranquil. There is plenty to see here, including the various hothouses, but it's also a lovely environment in which to stroll, admire the beautiful flowers and plants and just sit down in the sunshine. Also, The Coffee Cart serves excellent drinks and snacks and has tables right next to the Cherwell. The gardens are well worth the modest entrance fee; would thoroughly recommend.

This is not a big botanical garden, but it is absolutely worth a visit. We took the guided tour with one of the volunteers, and it was a really good experience. She was committed and knowledgeable, and we saw and learn much more than we would have done on our own. The garden is nicely located by the river where people are punding. We especially liked that the garden had a section of wild flowers and vegetations. We had never seen that before in a botanical garden, but it is an important part of our future on this planet, and therefore also important to see in a garden like this.

We started off in the glasshouses which are small but amazing before heading to what I call the wild garden which is a gravel garden where plants are left to look after themselves - it looks great at the moment. The herbaceous borders are looking good too. We had an excellent coffee from the Jericho Coffee Co.

I enjoyed the walk by the river within the gardens. Seems to be a location for locals and tourists alike. overall ok but I did find a lot of plants had been eaten by slugs so did not look their best so all in all could have been better