Lye Valley Travel Guide

Oxford

Popular places to visit

Oxfordshire featuring outdoor eating and a park

University of Oxford

Enjoy the student vibe when you visit University of Oxford during your travels in Oxford. Experience the area's museums and theatre scene.

University of Oxford
Christ Church Cathedral featuring heritage elements, heritage architecture and interior views

Christ Church College

Enjoy the student vibe when you visit Christ Church College during your trip to Oxford. While you're in the area, stroll along the riverfront.

Christ Church College
Oxford Castle Unlocked which includes château or palace and heritage elements

Oxford Castle

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

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 showing heritage elements

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.

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

Ashmolean Museum

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

Oxford: City and University Tour, including college entry

Oxford: City and University Tour, including college entry

£28
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Oxford: City and University Tour, including college entry
Oxford by Rail Day from London with Harry Potter Insights Tour

Oxford by Rail Day from London with Harry Potter Insights Tour

£115
per adult
Oxford by Rail Day from London with Harry Potter Insights Tour
Extended: Oxford University & City Tour With Christ Church

Extended: Oxford University & City Tour With Christ Church

£80
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Extended: Oxford University & City Tour With Christ Church
Cotswolds & Oxford from Bath

Cotswolds & Oxford from Bath

£71
per adult
Cotswolds & Oxford from Bath
Oxford and Lacock Tour

Harry Potter Bodleian Library, Oxford and Lacock Tour

£134
per adult
Harry Potter Bodleian Library, Oxford and Lacock Tour
Oxford: University and City Walking Tour with Alumni Guide

Oxford: University and City Walking Tour with Alumni Guide

£30
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Oxford: University and City Walking Tour with Alumni Guide
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Top hotels in Lye Valley

Leonardo Royal Hotel Oxford

Leonardo Royal Hotel Oxford

4 out of 5
Godstow Road, Wolvercote Roundabout, Oxford, England
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is £85 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
£85
31 Aug - 1 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Oxford. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,186 reviews)
Fab stay
"Lovely 4 night stay at the Leonardo Royal. The room was spacious and bed really confortable. The room also had with a good selection of teas and coffees wuth flavoured water and snacks freely available in reception."

Reviewed on 16 Aug 2025

Leonardo Royal Hotel Oxford
Oxford Belfry Hotel & Spa

Oxford Belfry Hotel & Spa

4 out of 5
Milton Common, Nr, Thame, England
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is £89 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
£89
31 Aug - 1 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star 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 ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,006 reviews)
"A lovely hotel with a nice little gym and spa . It was a lovely night away with the husband"

Reviewed on 18 Aug 2025

Oxford Belfry Hotel & Spa
The Randolph Hotel Oxford, a Graduate by Hilton

The Randolph Hotel Oxford, a Graduate by Hilton

5 out of 5
Beaumont Street, Oxford, England
The price is £195 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
£195
24 Aug - 25 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Oxford. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the restaurant and the bar in their reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (659 reviews)
"The building’s old charm adds to the Oxford experience, while the rooms were spotless and well kept. Staff were welcoming and helpful."

Reviewed on 16 Aug 2025

The Randolph Hotel Oxford, a Graduate by Hilton
Holiday Inn Oxford by IHG

Holiday Inn Oxford by IHG

4 out of 5
Peartree Roundabout, Woodstock Road, Oxford, England
Fully refundable
The price is £80 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
£80
31 Aug - 1 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Oxford. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,006 reviews)
Would definitely stay again and recommend.
"Stayed for 2 nights BB and couldn’t fault it, front desk were pleasant and alway helpful, along with the staff in the restaurant. Bed was massive, and comfortable. Everything you needed was in your room. This hotel is close to the park & ride, so very handy for getting in and out of Oxford, and last ..."

Reviewed on 17 Aug 2025

Holiday Inn Oxford by IHG
Mollie's Motel and Diner

Mollie's Motel and Diner

4 out of 5
Mollie’s Oxfordshire, Shrivenham Road, A420, Faringdon, England
The price is £80 per night from 14 Sept to 15 Sept
£80
14 Sept - 15 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Faringdon. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff in their ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (891 reviews)
"The room was perfect for me and had one of the most comfortable hotel beds I’ve ever slept in. The staff were excellent - friendly and helpful at all times. I had both dinner (click and collect) and breakfast (eat in) at the diner and the food was fantastic."

Reviewed on 14 Aug 2025

Mollie's Motel and Diner
George Street Hotel

George Street Hotel

5 out of 5
15-19 George Street, Oxford, England
The price is £174 per night from 25 Aug to 26 Aug
£174
25 Aug - 26 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Oxford. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour front desk and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (811 reviews)
"This hotel location is perfect, although no lobby and restaurant. The staffs there are very friendly, feel like home, which is good compensation point against old facilities."

Reviewed on 11 Aug 2025

George Street Hotel
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Other neighbourhoods around Lye Valley

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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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Cowley

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

Cowley
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Headington

You'll enjoy the bars and live music in Headington. You might want to make time for a stop at Headington Shark or Exciting Game.

Headington
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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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Iffley

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

Iffley
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Rose Hill

Rose Hill might not have many top sights, but Temple Cowley Pools and Kassam Stadium are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Rose Hill

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