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Oxfordshire featuring a park and outdoor eating

University of Oxford

4.5/5(206 reviews)

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.

University of Oxford
Christ Church Cathedral which includes heritage elements, heritage architecture and a church or cathedral

Christ Church College

4.5/5(79 reviews)

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.

Christ Church College
Oxford Castle Unlocked showing heritage elements and chateau or palace

Oxford Castle

4/5(24 reviews)

Embark on an entertaining journey through this medieval castle. Learn about its dark past and listen to tales of murder and crime.

Oxford Castle
Bodleian Library featuring heritage elements and heritage architecture

Bodleian Library

4.5/5(25 reviews)

Sign up for a tour to get a closer look at the priceless gems in one of the oldest libraries in the world.

Bodleian Library
Oxford University Museum of Natural History featuring heritage elements

Oxford University Museum of Natural History

4.5/5(53 reviews)

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

Oxford University Museum of Natural History
Ashmolean Museum showing heritage elements and heritage architecture

Ashmolean Museum

5/5(79 reviews)

The world’s oldest public museum is home to a fascinating collection of global curios and priceless works of art.

Ashmolean Museum

Things to do

Warwick Castle, Shakespeares England & Oxford with Admission

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

$107
per adult
84% of travellers recommend
Warwick Castle, Shakespeare's England, Oxford & Cotswolds Tour from London
Oxford by Rail Day from London with Harry Potter Insights Tour

Oxford by Rail Day from London with Harry Potter Insights Tour

$156
per adult
Oxford by Rail Day from London with Harry Potter Insights Tour
Oxford: City and University Tour, including college entry

Oxford: City and University Tour, including college entry

$37
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Oxford: City and University Tour, including college entry
Cotswolds & Oxford from Bath

Cotswolds & Oxford from Bath

$96
per adult
Cotswolds & Oxford from Bath
Extended: Oxford University & City Tour With Christ Church

Extended: Oxford University & City Tour With Christ Church

$109
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Extended: Oxford University & City Tour With Christ Church
Christ church cloister film site

CS Lewis & Tolkien Tour with Magdalen Entry Public tour 11.45am

$68
per adult
CS Lewis & Tolkien Tour with Magdalen Entry Public tour 11.45am
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Summertown Hotel Deals

easyhotel Oxford

easyhotel Oxford

3 out of 5
Gordon House, 280 Banbury Road, Oxford, England
$54 nightly
The price is $64 total per night from Aug 17 to Aug 18
$64 total
Aug 17 - Aug 18
Total includes taxes and fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Oxford. Enjoy free WiFi, parking (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
7.8/10 Good! (708 reviews)
"Budget room, clean, en-suite, comfortable bed – only two things negative, lack of storage space / wardrobe and tiny, tiny room size"

Reviewed on Jul 5, 2025

easyhotel Oxford
Noa Residence

Noa Residence

3.5 out of 5
200 Woodstock Road, Oxford, England
$106 nightly
The price is $128 total per night from Jul 20 to Jul 21
$128 total
Jul 20 - Jul 21
Total includes taxes and fees
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly apartment in Oxford. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Blenheim Palace and Port ...
7.2/10 Good! (32 reviews)
Recommend this management
"Great customer service, there was an issue with the property and they offer to relocate to another better property without additional costs."

Reviewed on Jul 31, 2024

Noa Residence
Leonardo Royal Hotel Oxford

Leonardo Royal Hotel Oxford

4 out of 5
Godstow Road, Wolvercote Roundabout, Oxford, England
$86 nightly
The price is $103 total per night from Aug 17 to Aug 18
$103 total
Aug 17 - Aug 18
Total includes taxes and fees
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Oxford. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,178 reviews)
"Wonderful hotel, great helpful staff. Only negative is it’s not in the city, but we were ok with that because we didn’t want To drive our car in the city. Just 10 mins away, great clean place!"

Reviewed on Jul 16, 2025

Leonardo Royal Hotel Oxford
Oxford Belfry Hotel & Spa

Oxford Belfry Hotel & Spa

4 out of 5
Milton Common, Nr, Thame, England
$94 nightly
The price is $113 total per night from Aug 17 to Aug 18
$113 total
Aug 17 - Aug 18
Total includes taxes and fees
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Thame. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our ...
8/10 Very Good! (996 reviews)
Really enjoyable relaxing stay
"We had a really nice relaxing break. In fact to point that i may book every few months to get a break. Could do with a few more staff in the bar, but the breakfast was excellent. Room a good size and very comfortable. The evening restaurant food was very good as well and service excellent. Check ..."

Reviewed on Jul 15, 2025

Oxford Belfry Hotel & Spa
Cotswolds Hotel & Spa

Cotswolds Hotel & Spa

3.5 out of 5
Southcombe, Chipping Norton, England
$87 nightly
The price is $105 total per night from Jul 20 to Jul 21
$105 total
Jul 20 - Jul 21
Total includes taxes and fees
Stay at this 3.5-star golf hotel in Chipping Norton. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a golf course. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,002 reviews)
"Excellent stay would certainly recommend"

Reviewed on Jul 16, 2025

Cotswolds Hotel & Spa
Holiday Inn Oxford by IHG

Holiday Inn Oxford by IHG

4 out of 5
Peartree Roundabout, Woodstock Road, Oxford, England
$89 nightly
The price is $107 total per night from Aug 17 to Aug 18
$107 total
Aug 17 - Aug 18
Total includes taxes and fees
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Oxford. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (999 reviews)
Lovely stay
"Had a great stay, George great customer service on check in, air-conditioning kept us cool, so a good night's sleep, lovely self service buffet breakfast in the morning with pretty much everything you could want for breakfast"

Reviewed on Jul 13, 2025

Holiday Inn Oxford by IHG
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Amazing French home made cakes. Packed with flavour and craftsmanship!

North Oxford

When in North Oxford, you can plan a visit to Port Meadow and Oxford University Museum of Natural History, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

North Oxford
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New Marston

When in New Marston, you can plan a visit to Oxford University Museum of Natural History and Rhodes House, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

New Marston
"Toll Bridge" carrying Godstow Road over the Mill Stream at Lower Wolvercote, Oxfordshire
Photo by Sarah Charlesworth (CC BY-SA)

Wolvercote

While Wolvercote might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Port Meadow and St Margaret of Antioch, Binsey.

Wolvercote
Really friendly shop to rent a road bike and get some advice on routes. David helped me get set up. Call ahead to make sure they have a bike that works for you. From here I did about 50 mile RT to Henley. I posted some related photos from different points along the ride. Have fun!

Jericho

Though Jericho might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Port Meadow and Oxford Playhouse.

Jericho
Oxford City Centre

Oxford City Centre

4.5/5(64 area reviews)

Museums, historic sites, and theaters are just a few things travelers enjoy about Oxford City Centre. Check out Covered Market or New Theatre Oxford while you're exploring the area.

Oxford City Centre
Botley Cemetery Looking across the graves at Botley Cemetery towards the gatehouse.
Photo by Bill Nicholls (CC BY-SA)

West Oxford

If you're spending some time in West Oxford, Thames Path and Thames River are top sights worth seeing.

West Oxford
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