Title: Sandford-on-Thames Travel Guide: Best of Sandford-on-Thames, Oxford Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Sandford-on-Thames](https://expedia.co.uk/Sandford-On-Thames-Hotels.d6050320.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Holiday Rentals in Sandford-on-Thames](https://expedia.co.uk/Sandford-On-Thames-Holiday-Rentals.d6050320.Travel-Guide-HolidayRentals)[Flights to Sandford-on-Thames](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Sandford-On-Thames.d6050320.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Things to do in Sandford-on-Thames](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Sandford-On-Thames.d6050320.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Sandford-on-Thames Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Sandford-On-Thames.d6050320.Car-Hire-Guide)[Sandford-on-Thames Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Sandford-On-Thames.d6050320.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Sandford-on-Thames Travel Guide ## Tourist Guide ![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. The flats were built on the site of Sandford Mill, a paper mill that closed in 1982.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6050320/097563ea-2ba0-4c2c-b852-c5d0a76cbd35.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Sandford-on-Thames Things to do - Top hotels in Sandford-on-Thames - Top Holiday Rentals in Sandford-on-Thames ![voco Oxford Thames by IHG](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/90000/80400/80393/3702f0e8_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### voco Oxford Thames by IHG Henley Road Oxford England £114 1 Mar - 2 Mar includes taxes & fees Stay at this spa hotel in Oxford. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ... 9/10 Wonderful! (993 reviews) Staff were all lovely and helpful. Room clean and a good size. Hotel had a relaxing atmosphere. Reviewed on 1 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=01%2F03%2F2026&endDate=02%2F03%2F2026&selected=80393&PinnedHotelID=80393&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6050320) ![Malmaison Oxford](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/8000000/7740000/7733900/7733850/84dc4c15_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Malmaison Oxford 3 Oxford Castle Oxford England £143 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! (1,003 reviews) Great room in the old cells. Staff were very good. We dropped our case in the morning and it was in our room when we returned to check in. Only quibble, restaurant area for breakfast isn't great. Cooked breakfast should come with toast rather than having to make your own. Reviewed on 2 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=08%2F03%2F2026&endDate=09%2F03%2F2026&selected=7733850&PinnedHotelID=7733850&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6050320) ![Oxford Belfry Hotel & Spa](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/80000/79100/79021/475fd192_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Oxford Belfry Hotel & Spa Milton Common Thame England £84 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! (999 reviews) Room upgrade on arrival , drinks in mini bar a bonus. Size of the room Reviewed on 28 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=08%2F03%2F2026&endDate=09%2F03%2F2026&selected=79021&PinnedHotelID=79021&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6050320) [See all 1,949 properties in Sandford-on-Thames](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=08%2F02%2F2026&endDate=09%2F02%2F2026®ionId=6050320) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ![Beautiful central apartment with parking](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/75000000/74800000/74794700/74794621/e92df8e0_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Beautiful central apartment with parking Castle Mews Oxford England Stay at this luxury apartment in Oxford. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and Netflix. Popular attractions Oxford Castle and New Theatre Oxford are located ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (16 reviews) The apartment was clean, kitchen area was nice to have, plus washer/dryer. There are 2 flights of stairs up to the apartment, so something to keep in mind. The QR code was helpful for info about the radiator, but there was nothing about the towel rack. I’m assuming it’s not functional. Beds were ... Reviewed on 30 Oct 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Oxford-Hotels-Beautiful-Central-Apartment-With-Parking.h74794621.Hotel-Information) ![Noa Residence](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/12000000/11900000/11900000/11899946/43a1cbda_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Noa Residence 200 Woodstock Road Oxford England Stay at this business-friendly apartment in Oxford. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Blenheim Palace and Port Meadow ... 7/10 Good! (38 reviews) It was good Reviewed on 28 Sept 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Oxford-Hotels-Noa-Residence.h11899946.Hotel-Information) ![Historic home with modern twist in central Oxford](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/58000000/57130000/57127700/57127628/3148f98e_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Historic home with modern twist in central Oxford Oxford England Stay at this apartment in Oxford. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, laundry facilities and an in-room coffee maker. Popular attractions Modern Art Oxford and Tom Tower are located ... 8/10 Very Good! (10 reviews) The property is centrally located a short 15-min walk from the train station and a 3-min walk from Christ Church College. They even left fresh milk in the fridge for tea. Reviewed on 13 Oct 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Oxford-Hotels-Historic-Home-With-Modern-Twist-In-Central-Oxford.h57127628.Hotel-Information) [See all properties in Sandford-on-Thames](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience®ionId=6050320&sort=VACATION_RENTAL) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ## Check Sandford-on-Thames hotel availability [Tonight ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6050320&startDate=2026-02-07&endDate=2026-02-08)[7 Feb - 8 Feb](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6050320&startDate=2026-02-07&endDate=2026-02-08) [Tomorrow night ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6050320&startDate=2026-02-08&endDate=2026-02-09)[8 Feb - 9 Feb](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6050320&startDate=2026-02-08&endDate=2026-02-09) [Next weekend ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6050320&startDate=13%2F02%2F2026&endDate=15%2F02%2F2026)[13 Feb - 15 Feb](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6050320&startDate=13%2F02%2F2026&endDate=15%2F02%2F2026) ### Popular places to visit ![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 Enjoy the student vibe when you visit University of Oxford during your travels in Oxford. Experience the area's museums and theatre scene. [](https://expedia.co.uk/University-Of-Oxford-Oxford-City-Centre.d6193233.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 Enjoy a show at New Theatre Oxford, a theatre with a story to tell in Oxford. Experience the area's museums and theatre scene. [](https://expedia.co.uk/New-Theatre-Oxford-Oxford-City-Centre.d6193230.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 If John Radcliffe Hospital is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Oxford. [](https://expedia.co.uk/John-Radcliffe-Hospital-Headington.d553248624475941957.Attraction) ![Oxford Castle Unlocked which includes château or palace and heritage elements](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.co.uk/Oxford-Castle-Oxford-City-Centre.d6193211.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 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Christ-Church-College-Oxford-City-Centre.d6092231.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.co.uk/Bodleian-Library-Oxford-City-Centre.d6092267.Attraction) ### Things to do ![Luggage Storage in Oxford](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47838892/5393a78a-175c-4969-b40c-82df16b9873e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Luggage Storage in Oxford £7 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/luggage-storage-in-oxford.a47838892.activity-details) ![Shared | Oxford University Punting Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/5098858/c079d3cf-7325-43d1-96e6-8379937a93da.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Oxford University | Punting Tour £25 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/oxford-university-punting-tour.a5098858.activity-details) ![Oxford: Alumni-led Walking Tour w/opt New College](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46153171/b0f4cfb9-2842-460b-8e5e-a4bb53550bfa.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Oxford University: Walking Tour By AlumniTM & New College £20 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/oxford-university-walking-tour-by-alumnitm-new-college.a46153171.activity-details) ![Picture 3 for Activity Oxford: Punting Tour on the River Cherwell](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/44511669/d267f772-50db-45e8-86c8-330876978d3f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Oxford: University Private Punting Tour on River Cherwell £50 per traveller [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/oxford-university-private-punting-tour-on-river-cherwell.a44511669.activity-details) ![Oxford Harry Potter Film Locations Walking Tour by AlumniTM](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4967371/f9d1a083-a9d0-4a80-9fce-06b90de13bd3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Oxford Harry Potter Film Locations Walking Tour by AlumniTM £30 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/oxford-harry-potter-film-locations-walking-tour-by-alumnitm.a4967371.activity-details) ![Oxford: Alumni-led Tour & Punt w/ New College Option](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/44519563/5debf5a3-bf5e-4691-8ff4-85dcc75b254c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Oxford University Walk & Punt Tour by AlumniTM & New College £247 per traveller [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/oxford-university-walk-punt-tour-by-alumnitm-new-college.a44519563.activity-details) [See all activities in Sandford-on-Thames](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Sandford-On-Thames.d6050320.Travel-Guide-Activities) ## Cities near 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 showing a church or cathedral, heritage elements and heritage architecture](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 - Cities near Sandford-on-Thames - Places of interest [Abingdon](https://expedia.co.uk/Abingdon.dx4548)[Oxford](https://expedia.co.uk/Oxford.dx9272)[Kennington](https://expedia.co.uk/Kennington.dx179526)[South Hinksey](https://expedia.co.uk/South-Hinksey.dx6054485)[Nuneham Courtenay](https://expedia.co.uk/Nuneham-Courtenay.dx3000010326) - [Blenheim Palace ](https://expedia.co.uk/Blenheim-Palace-Woodstock.d6094177.Attraction) - [University of Oxford ](https://expedia.co.uk/University-Of-Oxford-Oxford-City-Centre.d6193233.Attraction) - [Thames River ](https://expedia.co.uk/Thames-River-England.d553248621532493801.Attraction) - [Bicester Village ](https://expedia.co.uk/Bicester-Village-Bicester.d6245634.Attraction) - [Cotswold Wildlife Park and Gardens ](https://expedia.co.uk/Cotswold-Wildlife-Park-And-Gardens-Burford.d6152196.Attraction) - [John Radcliffe Hospital ](https://expedia.co.uk/John-Radcliffe-Hospital-Headington.d553248624475941957.Attraction) - [Oxford Castle ](https://expedia.co.uk/Oxford-Castle-Oxford-City-Centre.d6193211.Attraction) - [Christ Church College ](https://expedia.co.uk/Christ-Church-College-Oxford-City-Centre.d6092231.Attraction) - [Waddesdon Manor ](https://expedia.co.uk/Waddesdon-Manor-Aylesbury.d6265198.Attraction) - [Bodleian Library ](https://expedia.co.uk/Bodleian-Library-Oxford-City-Centre.d6092267.Attraction) - [Oxford Brookes University ](https://expedia.co.uk/Oxford-Brookes-University-Headington.d6094167.Attraction) - [Chiltern Hills ](https://expedia.co.uk/Chiltern-Hills-England.d553248634855571068.Attraction) - [Oxford University Museum of Natural History ](https://expedia.co.uk/Oxford-University-Museum-Of-Natural-History-Oxford-City-Centre.d6094165.Attraction) - [Aylesbury Waterside Theatre ](https://expedia.co.uk/Aylesbury-Waterside-Theatre-Aylesbury.d553248621532491670.Attraction) - [North Wessex Downs ](https://expedia.co.uk/North-Wessex-Downs-England.d553248621593965841.Attraction) - [Churchill Hospital ](https://expedia.co.uk/Churchill-Hospital-Headington.d553248634329737067.Attraction) - [Ashmolean Museum ](https://expedia.co.uk/Ashmolean-Museum-Oxford-City-Centre.d6094151.Attraction) - [Kassam Stadium ](https://expedia.co.uk/Kassam-Stadium-Littlemore.d6094153.Attraction) - [Nuffield Health - The Manor Hospital Oxford ](https://expedia.co.uk/Nuffield-Health-The-Manor-Hospital-Oxford-Headington.d553248634329727350.Attraction) - [Uffington White Horse ](https://expedia.co.uk/Uffington-White-Horse-Faringdon.d6092219.Attraction) - [Kelmscott Manor ](https://expedia.co.uk/Kelmscott-Manor-Lechlade.d553248621532491015.Attraction) - [Newbury Showground ](https://expedia.co.uk/Newbury-Showground-Thatcham.d553248635997928257.Attraction) - [Cotswolds Woollen Weavers ](https://expedia.co.uk/Cotswolds-Woollen-Weavers-Lechlade.d6265242.Attraction) - [Sheldonian Theatre ](https://expedia.co.uk/Sheldonian-Theatre-Oxford-City-Centre.d6092261.Attraction) - [Carfax Tower ](https://expedia.co.uk/Carfax-Tower-Oxford-City-Centre.d6193217.Attraction) - [Oxford Playhouse ](https://expedia.co.uk/Oxford-Playhouse-Oxford-City-Centre.d6094169.Attraction) - [Leander Club ](https://expedia.co.uk/Leander-Club-Henley-on-Thames.d6092211.Attraction) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save on select hotels when you book in 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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