There's nothing more peaceful than strolling beside a river and watching the water move downstream. Why not pack a picnic hamper and spend a leisurely few hours at River Cherwell?

You'll soon learn why this Kidlington flowing body of water is a hit with travelers. If you're looking for more to see and do here, Blenheim Palace, Christ Church College, and Oxford University Museum of Natural History are in this area as well. They won't take long to get to from River Cherwell.

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Three Falcons Hotel

City of Westminster

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Oct 15 - Oct 18

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8.8/10 Excellent! (338 reviews)

Quaint modern room above an Indian Gastropub. Do try the butter chicken. It’s delicious. Staff were warm and welcoming. Give them a try!

Reviewed on Aug 7, 2025

Hotel Riu Plaza London Victoria

London City Centre

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Sep 11 - Sep 17

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8.8/10 Excellent! (2,617 reviews)

Excellent hotel. Friendly staff. Room was clean and comfortable.

Reviewed on Aug 11, 2025

Mowbray Court Hotel

London City Centre

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Sep 11 - Sep 17

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Boston (BOS) to London (LHR)

7.8/10 Good! (1,004 reviews)

it was okay but too small

Reviewed on Aug 9, 2025

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Warwick Castle, Shakespeare's England, Oxford & Cotswolds Tour from London

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Oxford Self Guided Walking Tour with Mobile App

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Oxford: Guided Sightseeing River Cruise

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The Hunt, an exciting cat-and-mouse game in Oxford

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Popular places to visit

Oxfordshire Museum

You can study the exhibits at Oxfordshire Museum, a museum with a story of its own, during your trip to Woodstock. Wander the area's riverfront or simply enjoy one of its top-notch restaurants.

Blenheim Palace

Amble through a picturesque riverside park to reach this stately Baroque palace and landscaped garden.

Port Meadow

Explore the great outdoors at Port Meadow, a lovely green space in Oxford. While you're in the area, stroll along the riverfront.

Pitts Rivers Museum

You can study the exhibits at Pitts Rivers Museum, a museum with a storied past, during your trip to Oxford. While you're in the area, stroll along the riverfront.

Oxford University Museum of Natural History

Gaze up at towering Oxfordshire dinosaur skeletons, see a colony of swifts in a tower and study the preserved model of the extinct dodo.

J.R.R. Tolkien's Grave

Step back in time and learn more about local history with a stop at J.R.R. Tolkien's Grave in Oxford. While you're in the area, stroll along the riverfront.