Title: Things to Do in Sandford-on-Thames in 2026 | Expedia.com [Sandford-on-Thames Travel Guide](https://expedia.com/Sandford-On-Thames.dx6050320)[Hotels in Sandford-on-Thames](https://expedia.com/Sandford-On-Thames-Hotels.d6050320.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Car Rentals in Sandford-on-Thames](https://expedia.com/Car-Rentals-In-Sandford-On-Thames.d6050320.Car-Rental-Guide)[Sandford-on-Thames Vacation Packages](https://expedia.com/Sandford-On-Thames.d6050320.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Things to do in Sandford-on-Thames ## Find and book activities, attractions and tours ## Visit Sandford-on-Thames Types of activities [Sandford-on-Thames Travel Guide](https://expedia.com/Sandford-on-Thames.dx6050320) ![Flood path along Sandford Lane](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6050320/55eb8506-e844-4892-99cb-d92df427fbf6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Flood path along Sandford Lane](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6050320/55eb8506-e844-4892-99cb-d92df427fbf6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Footbridge over the backwater at Sandford](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6050320/b308f12f-8bd1-4a92-b316-b34705cbc8a3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Weir stream at Sandford.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6050320/ea4e4828-e064-4d7d-b3dd-7962ff80059e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6050320/ea4e4828-e064-4d7d-b3dd-7962ff80059e.jpg) by [Tom Stringer](https://www.geograph.org.uk/profile/2307) ([Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0)) ![Sandford Lock on the River Thames in Oxfordshire. 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[Book now](https://expedia.com/deals?rfrr=ACTIVITIES_SPRING_PROMO_6050320) ## Recommended things to do in Sandford-on-Thames | Number of things to do | 178 | | ------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ | | Cheapest thing to do on Expedia | [TOP Oxford : Private Guided Tour with your mobile](/things-to-do/visit-oxford-at-your-own-pace-without-groups-or-schedule-with-your-mobile.a51514451.activity-details): $6 | | Top 5 things to do | [City Sightseeing Oxford Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour & Optional Carfax Tower](/things-to-do/city-sightseeing-oxford-hop-on-hop-off-bus-tour-optional-carfax-tower.a352574.activity-details)[Oxford Sightseeing River Cruise Along The University Regatta Course](/things-to-do/oxford-sightseeing-river-cruise-along-the-university-regatta-course.a45268993.activity-details)[Evening Cocktail Cruise in Oxford](/things-to-do/evening-cocktail-cruise-in-oxford.a45270254.activity-details)[Oxford: Guided Sightseeing River Cruise](/things-to-do/oxford-sightseeing-river-cruise.a4844367.activity-details)[Trip to Shakespeare’s Stratford, Warwick Castle, Cotswolds & Oxford](/things-to-do/trip-to-shakespeares-stratford-warwick-castle-cotswolds-oxford.a330344.activity-details) | | Under $25 | [Luggage Storage in Oxford](/things-to-do/luggage-storage-in-oxford.a47838892.activity-details)['His Dark Materials’ Self-Guided Tour: A Guide to Lyra’s Oxford](/things-to-do/his-dark-materials-self-guided-tour-a-guide-to-lyras-oxford.a51288467.activity-details)[Oxford Walking Tour with Audioguide on your Smartphone](/things-to-do/oxford-walking-tour-with-audioguide-on-your-smartphone.a51288749.activity-details)[TOP Oxford : Private Guided Tour with your mobile](/things-to-do/visit-oxford-at-your-own-pace-without-groups-or-schedule-with-your-mobile.a51514451.activity-details)[Fun, Flexible Treasure Hunt Around Oxford with Cryptic Clues & Hidden Gems](/things-to-do/fun-flexible-treasure-hunt-around-oxford-with-cryptic-clues-hidden-gems.a3467376.activity-details) | | With kids | [City Sightseeing Oxford Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour & Optional Carfax Tower](/things-to-do/city-sightseeing-oxford-hop-on-hop-off-bus-tour-optional-carfax-tower.a352574.activity-details)[Oxford Sightseeing River Cruise Along The University Regatta Course](/things-to-do/oxford-sightseeing-river-cruise-along-the-university-regatta-course.a45268993.activity-details)[Oxford: Guided Sightseeing River Cruise](/things-to-do/oxford-sightseeing-river-cruise.a4844367.activity-details)[Trip to Shakespeare’s Stratford, Warwick Castle, Cotswolds & Oxford](/things-to-do/trip-to-shakespeares-stratford-warwick-castle-cotswolds-oxford.a330344.activity-details)[Warwick Castle, Shakespeare's England, Oxford & Cotswolds Tour from London](/things-to-do/warwick-castle-shakespeares-england-oxford-cotswolds-tour-from-london.a361716.activity-details) | ## What to do in Sandford-on-Thames --- Looking for sports, concerts, or theater events in Sandford-on-Thames? [Search event tickets](https://www.expedia.com/event-tickets/) to see what's happening today, or to plan what to do this weekend! --- --- ### Discover the most popular places to visit in Sandford-on-Thames ![Oxford, United Kingdom](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6186736/08f38e11-1536-4576-b5d4-c97b82767dfe.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### University of Oxford Take a campus tour or just explore the area of University of Oxford, during your travels in Oxford. Experience the area's museums and theater scene. [](https://expedia.com/University-Of-Oxford-Oxford-City-Centre.d6193233.Vacation-Attraction) ![Bridge of sign with the Sheldonian theatre background - Oxford, UK](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6193230/f4e1dbba-c28d-445f-9298-93376d7852a2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### New Theatre Oxford Get tickets for a show at New Theatre Oxford, a theater with a story to tell in Oxford. Experience the area's museums and theater scene. [](https://expedia.com/New-Theatre-Oxford-Oxford-City-Centre.d6193230.Vacation-Attraction) ![The Radcliffe Observatory Quarter, part of The University of Oxford in United Kingdom](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248624475941957/7c4f934a-0d4d-48d4-98b5-8d992dc1af1e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### John Radcliffe Hospital Though John Radcliffe Hospital might be what brings you to town, perhaps you'll have a chance to explore more of Oxford while you are here. [](https://expedia.com/John-Radcliffe-Hospital-Headington.d553248624475941957.Vacation-Attraction) ![Oxford Castle Unlocked showing heritage elements and chateau or palace](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6193211/a288eadd-b793-4efb-a180-9bb7152aa31a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Oxford Castle Embark on an entertaining journey through this medieval castle. Learn about its dark past and listen to tales of murder and crime. [](https://expedia.com/Oxford-Castle-Oxford-City-Centre.d6193211.Vacation-Attraction) ![Tom tower at Oxford university](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6092231/f8f50bc0-2dd5-4b88-903e-b968ffedd41b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Christ Church College Take a campus tour or just explore the area of Christ Church College, during your trip to Oxford. While you're in the area, stroll along the riverfront. [](https://expedia.com/Christ-Church-College-Oxford-City-Centre.d6092231.Vacation-Attraction) ![Bodleian Library featuring heritage elements and heritage architecture](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6092267/55d76a8c-f04c-43d6-a5a3-096eb10964d5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Bodleian Library Sign up for a tour to get a closer look at the priceless gems in one of the oldest libraries in the world. [](https://expedia.com/Bodleian-Library-Oxford-City-Centre.d6092267.Vacation-Attraction) ![Oxford University Museum of Natural History featuring heritage elements](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6094165/859dcdb9-4550-4d09-818c-7f5c4689edbe.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.com/Oxford-University-Museum-Of-Natural-History-Oxford-City-Centre.d6094165.Vacation-Attraction) ![Ashmolean Museum showing heritage elements and heritage architecture](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6094151/6455aa90-7d7c-4af9-a3ed-075ed6edca31.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Ashmolean Museum The world’s oldest public museum is home to a fascinating collection of global curios and priceless works of art. [](https://expedia.com/Ashmolean-Museum-Oxford-City-Centre.d6094151.Vacation-Attraction) ![Oxford Town Hall featuring heritage architecture and heritage elements](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6092227/58a16d05-b0b1-461b-afcd-755c59d846dc.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Oxford Town Hall Learn the story of Oxford when you visit this beautiful Victorian building, which is the seat of local government and also hosts art exhibits and music concerts. [](https://expedia.com/Oxford-Town-Hall-Oxford-City-Centre.d6092227.Vacation-Attraction) --- Looking for fun things to do nearby? Check [things to do near me](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do-near-me) to find and book the best things to do, fun activities, and top attractions wherever you happen to be. --- ## Popular day trips from Sandford-on-Thames ![🚪](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/4548/c975a98a-07c3-42c7-a2d1-89ff7e2be8e6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Abingdon ![University Church of St Mary the Virgin which includes heritage architecture, a church or cathedral and heritage elements](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6092253/b3e860f7-27c1-4c88-bce9-4488158aeeb5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Oxford ![Was taken in August when we walked from the City Centre University Parks all around the countryside. Amazing that there is this expanse of beauty just around the corner from the bustle of town.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/9272/d14916fb-e14b-4a36-9658-0af4cc9526ea.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Kennington ![Chilswell Path alongside a field](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6054485/0f1fd6e4-328f-4cc9-a8d0-44848219787d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### South Hinksey ![Nuneham Courtney Arboretum](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000010326/7e5e5de6-5804-4d6f-89de-d3f4637492e5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Nuneham Courtenay ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Sandford-on-Thames worth visiting? ### How do I spend a day in Sandford-on-Thames? ### What is the top tourist attraction in Sandford-on-Thames? ### Is three days enough to stay in Sandford-on-Thames? ### Is Sandford-on-Thames a walkable neighborhood? ### What are some activities to do in Sandford-on-Thames with kids? > - [City Sightseeing Oxford Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour & Optional Carfax Tower](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/city-sightseeing-oxford-hop-on-hop-off-bus-tour-optional-carfax-tower.a352574.activity-details) > - [Oxford Sightseeing River Cruise Along The University Regatta Course](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/oxford-sightseeing-river-cruise-along-the-university-regatta-course.a45268993.activity-details) > - [Oxford: Guided Sightseeing River Cruise](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/oxford-sightseeing-river-cruise.a4844367.activity-details) > - [Trip to Shakespeare’s Stratford, Warwick Castle, Cotswolds & Oxford](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/trip-to-shakespeares-stratford-warwick-castle-cotswolds-oxford.a330344.activity-details) > - [Warwick Castle, Shakespeare's England, Oxford & Cotswolds Tour from London](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/warwick-castle-shakespeares-england-oxford-cotswolds-tour-from-london.a361716.activity-details) ### What to do in Sandford-on-Thames for adults? ### Are there free things to do in Sandford-on-Thames? ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save even more - get up to 20% on select hotels when you book on the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. 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