West Oxford Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit West Oxford
Popular places to visit
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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.
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Oxford Castle
Embark on an entertaining journey through this medieval castle. Learn about its dark past and listen to tales of murder and crime.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Ashmolean Museum
The world’s oldest public museum is home to a fascinating collection of global curios and priceless works of art.
Activities
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Warwick Castle, Shakespeare's England, Oxford & Cotswolds Tour from London
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Trip to Shakespeare’s Stratford, Warwick Castle, Cotswolds & Oxford
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Oxford by Rail Day from London with Harry Potter Insights Tour
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Exclusive Blenheim Palace &Cotswolds Private Day Tour from London
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Cotswolds Villages Full-Day Small-Group Tour from Oxford
Our pick of the best West Oxford Hotel Deals
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Reviewed on 27 Jan. 2025
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Reviewed on 12 Jan. 2025
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Reviewed on 8 Feb. 2025
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Other neighbourhoods around West Oxford
North Hinksey
While North Hinksey may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Oxford Castle and Carfax Tower.
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Jericho
Jericho might not have many top sights, but Oxford Playhouse and Ashmolean Museum are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
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Botley
The restaurants and gardens are a few reasons travellers visit Botley. Though there aren't many top sights in the neighbourhood, you can visit Oxford Castle and Oxford Playhouse, a few notable attractions nearby.
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Oxford City Centre
Museums, historical sites and theatres are some highlights of Oxford City Centre. Make a stop by Covered Market or New Theatre Oxford while you're exploring.
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South Oxford
While visiting South Oxford, you might make a stop by sights like Thames Path and Thames River.
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North Oxford
While North Oxford isn't home to many top sights, Oxford University Museum of Natural History and Ashmolean Museum are some notable places to visit nearby.