Headington Travel Guide

Oxford

Pastel Houses, Oxford, UK
Pastel Houses, Oxford, UK
Guy constructs a shark into his roof. Becomes tourist attraction
Random find in Oxford, it's not historic but it's fun to go and look at, not sure I would want that sticking out of my roof
Shark !

Popular places to visit

The Radcliffe Observatory Quarter, part of The University of Oxford in United Kingdom

John Radcliffe Hospital

4.5/5(29 reviews)

If John Radcliffe Hospital is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Oxford.

John Radcliffe Hospital
Guy constructs a shark into his roof. Becomes tourist attraction

Headington Shark

Learn about the local history of Oxford with a stop at Headington Shark. While you're in the area, stroll along the riverfront.

Headington Shark

Oxford Brookes University

4.5/5(26 reviews)

Enjoy the student vibe when you visit Oxford Brookes University during your travels in Oxford. While you're in the area, stroll along the riverfront.

Oxford Brookes University

Nuffield Health - The Manor Hospital Oxford

5/5(1 review)

If Nuffield Health - The Manor Hospital Oxford is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Oxford.

Nuffield Health - The Manor Hospital Oxford

Churchill Hospital

4.5/5(7 reviews)

If Churchill Hospital is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Oxford.

Churchill Hospital

Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre

5/5(1 review)

If Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Oxford.

Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre

Things to do

Luggage Storage in Oxford

Luggage Storage in Oxford

£7
per adult
Luggage Storage in Oxford
Shared | Oxford University Punting Tour

Oxford University | Punting Tour

£25
per adult
Oxford University | Punting Tour
Harry Potter Walking Tour of Oxford Including New College

Harry Potter Walking Tour of Oxford Including New College

£30
per adult
Harry Potter Walking Tour of Oxford Including New College
Oxford: Alumni-led Walking Tour w/opt New College

Oxford University: Walking Tour By AlumniTM & New College

£23
per adult
Oxford University: Walking Tour By AlumniTM & New College
Oxford Harry Potter Film Locations Walking Tour by AlumniTM

Oxford Harry Potter Film Locations Walking Tour by AlumniTM

£30
per adult
Oxford Harry Potter Film Locations Walking Tour by AlumniTM
Oxford Walking Tour with Audioguide on your Smartphone

Oxford Walking Tour with Audioguide on your Smartphone

£6
per adult
Oxford Walking Tour with Audioguide on your Smartphone
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Top hotels in Headington

Red Mullions Guest House

Red Mullions Guest House

4 out of 5
23 London Road Oxford England
The price is £85 per night from 15 Mar to 16 Mar
£85
15 Mar - 16 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this guesthouse in Oxford. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Headington Shark and South Park are located ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (311 reviews)
Great staff and cleanliness

Reviewed on 27 Feb 2026

Red Mullions Guest House
Oxford Guest House

Oxford Guest House

4 out of 5
228 London Road, Headington Oxford England
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is £69 per night from 5 Mar to 6 Mar
£69
5 Mar - 6 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this B&B in Oxford. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9/10 Wonderful! (184 reviews)
Noisy road outside even wearing earplugs.

Reviewed on 13 Feb 2026

Oxford Guest House
Oxford Belfry Hotel & Spa

Oxford Belfry Hotel & Spa

4 out of 5
Milton Common Thame England
The price is £89 per night from 8 Mar to 9 Mar
£89
8 Mar - 9 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Thame. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,002 reviews)
Not a bad hotel, but as usual let down by the slamming bedroom door problem! Strong self-closers on doors make them slam when people are coming in and out of their rooms late at night and early in the morning Why don't hotels recognise this problem and do something about it??!!

Reviewed on 27 Feb 2026

Oxford Belfry Hotel & Spa
Cotswolds Hotel & Spa

Cotswolds Hotel & Spa

3.5 out of 5
Southcombe Chipping Norton England
The price is £52 per night from 22 Mar to 23 Mar
£52
22 Mar - 23 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this golf hotel in Chipping Norton. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a golf course. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,028 reviews)
Clean room , friendly staff

Reviewed on 28 Feb 2026

Cotswolds Hotel & Spa
Malmaison Oxford

Malmaison Oxford

4 out of 5
3 Oxford Castle Oxford England
The price is £140 per night from 8 Mar to 9 Mar
£140
8 Mar - 9 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this boutique hotel in Oxford. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,000 reviews)
Great venue. Very cool being an ex prison but done up beautifully. Breakfast first class.

Reviewed on 24 Feb 2026

Malmaison Oxford
Linton Lodge Hotel, BW Signature Collection

Linton Lodge Hotel, BW Signature Collection

3 out of 5
11-13 Linton Road Oxford England
The price is £89 per night from 8 Mar to 9 Mar
£89
8 Mar - 9 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Oxford. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (870 reviews)
Staff were get friendly and helpful. Room was clean and well presented. Only two criticisms: The room was far too hot, the heater was turned on full, easily resolved but needless. The toilet is almost impossible to use, you cant sit on it without your knees touching the shower screen directly in ...

Reviewed on 22 Feb 2026

Linton Lodge Hotel, BW Signature Collection
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Other neighbourhoods around Headington

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Wood Farm

When in Wood Farm, you can plan a visit to Headington Shark and Iffley Road Track, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Wood Farm
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Northway

While Northway isn't home to many top sights, Headington Shark and Oxford University Museum of Natural History are some notable places to visit nearby.

Northway
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Lye Valley

While Lye Valley isn't home to many top sights, Temple Cowley Pools and Headington Shark are some notable places to visit nearby.

Lye Valley
Madgalen College stands next to the River Cherwell in Oxford. Its large, square tower is an Oxford landmark. It is a tradition, dating to the days of Henry VII, that the college choir sings from the top of the tower at 6 am on the 1st of May.

New Marston

While New Marston isn't home to many top sights, Oxford University Museum of Natural History and Rhodes House are some notable places to visit nearby.

New Marston
UK, England, Oxfordshire, Oxford, City skyline from South Park

Cowley

While visiting Cowley, you might make a stop by sights like Temple Cowley Pools and Southfield Golf Club.

Cowley
Christchurch college on a lovely Saturday afternoon

East Oxford

While visiting East Oxford, you might make a stop by sights like Iffley Road Track and Thames River.

East Oxford

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