Taking a holiday in England is not a sunscreen and shorts affair but it does have the advantage of supplying lots of interesting things to see. The Ashmolean is currently hosting an exhibition of treasures from the royal capital of Macedon including two astonishingly preserved diadems one in the style of a wreath of oak leaves and acorns (that look more like mini hand grenades to me) the other a mass of myrtle leaves and flowers. Both utterly stunning.
This was my first visit to the Ashmolean but I will certainly visit again to see the permanent collection if the opportunity arises and I would urge anyone else to. Its a manageable size packed with amazing objects and in common with other UK museums there is no charge to see the permanent collection.
However, NB the nearest parking is £6.50 for up to 2 hours so be warned. There is a Park 'n Ride in Oxford and if you can spar the time its a good idea to use it.
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