Benson Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Mill stream over the garden The house on the right is marked up as a mill on the map and the stream from it is in the mid-picture.
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Mill stream over the garden The house on the right is marked up as a mill on the map and the stream from it is in the mid-picture.
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Walkway over the spillway Looking up the Thames from the walkway over it at Benson.
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Fishing in the weir pool Solitary fisherman on the side of the weir at Benson hoping to catch the big one.
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Moored on its own Rather expensive boat moored up on its own along the Thames path at Benson.
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Malmaison Oxford

Malmaison Oxford

4 out of 5
3 Oxford Castle Oxford England
The price is NZ$324 per night from 8 Mar to 9 Mar
NZ$324
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! (1,007 reviews)
Really nice hotel, likes the quirkiness of it being a prison but has all the luxuries of a hotel.

Reviewed on 8 Feb 2026

Malmaison Oxford
pentahotel Reading

pentahotel Reading

4 out of 5
Oxford Road Reading England
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$165 per night from 13 Feb to 14 Feb
NZ$165
13 Feb - 14 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this family-friendly hotel in Reading. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,009 reviews)
Clean, quiet room, comfy bed. Easy check in and check out. Couldn't ask for more

Reviewed on 7 Feb 2026

pentahotel Reading
The Store

The Store

5 out of 5
1-5 Broad Street, Oxford, UK Oxford England
The price is NZ$427 per night from 24 Feb to 25 Feb
NZ$427
24 Feb - 25 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Oxford. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and 2 bars/lounges. Popular attractions New Theatre Oxford and Covered Market are located ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (286 reviews)
Staying at The Store was a pleasure. The staff were incredibly helpful, friendly and polite. The room was comfortable with excellent facilities and a beautiful calm interior decorating scheme. I would happily stay again if visting Oxford.

Reviewed on 23 Jan 2026

The Store
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PREMIER SUITES Reading

PREMIER SUITES Reading

4 out of 5
Minster Court Reading England
Stay at this aparthotel in Reading. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free bicycles on-site and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Oracle and John Lewis Reading are located ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (161 reviews)
Excellent location . Pleasant staff. Clean but the room has a weird chemical smell . The bedroom is very small while the living area is unnecessarily big !! The lift was out order throughout our 9-day stay .

Reviewed on 27 Dec 2025

PREMIER SUITES Reading
Noa Residence

Noa Residence

3.5 out of 5
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

Noa Residence
Beautiful central apartment with parking

Beautiful central apartment with parking

4.5 out of 5
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

Beautiful central apartment with parking
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Popular places to visit

Dorchester Abbey

You can find out about the history of Dorchester-on-Thames with a trip to Dorchester Abbey. Stroll along the area's riverfront or simply savour its lively bars.

Dorchester Abbey

Thames Path

Explore the great outdoors at Thames Path, a lovely green space in Crowmarsh Gifford. Wander the area's riverfront or simply enjoy one of its lively bars.

Thames Path

The Ridgeway

You can take time to visit The Ridgeway during your travels to Moulsford on Thames.

The Ridgeway

Island Farm Donkey Sanctuary

See the exotic and native animals who call Island Farm Donkey Sanctuary home during your travels in Brightwell-cum-Sotwell. Wander the area's riverfront or simply enjoy one of its lively bars.

Island Farm Donkey Sanctuary

Wallingford Museum

You can study the exhibits at Wallingford Museum, a museum with a story of its own, during your trip to Wallingford. Wander the riverfront and picturesque gardens in the area.

Wallingford Museum

Brightwell Vineyard

You can enjoy a tasting or tour at Brightwell Vineyard during your travels to Brightwell-cum-Sotwell. Stroll along the area's riverfront or simply savour its lively bars.

Brightwell Vineyard

Activities

Luggage Storage in Oxford

Luggage Storage in Oxford

NZ$15
per adult
Luggage Storage in Oxford
Shared | Oxford University Punting Tour

Oxford University | Punting Tour

NZ$57
per adult
Oxford University | Punting Tour
Picture 3 for Activity Oxford: Punting Tour on the River Cherwell

Oxford: University Private Punting Tour on River Cherwell

NZ$114
per traveller
Oxford: University Private Punting Tour on River Cherwell
Shakespeare’s Stratford, Warwick Castle, Cotswolds & Oxford

Trip to Shakespeare’s Stratford, Warwick Castle, Cotswolds & Oxford

NZ$194
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Trip to Shakespeare’s Stratford, Warwick Castle, Cotswolds & Oxford
Oxford: Alumni-led Walking Tour w/opt New College

Oxford University: Walking Tour By AlumniTM & New College

NZ$51
per adult
Oxford University: Walking Tour By AlumniTM & New College
Oxford: University and City Walking Tour with Alumni Guide

Oxford: University and City Walking Tour with Alumni Guide

NZ$68
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Oxford: University and City Walking Tour with Alumni Guide
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Cities near Benson

Wallingford Floods

Wallingford

We stayed a night in their chapel from the 18th century converted into a home. #oldchapels #sixbells #InStone

Warborough

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Crowmarsh Gifford

Brethren's Meeting Room This is quite a new development by the Plymouth Brethren. No chance of getting any nearer, they've spent a lot of money on fencing.
Photo by Des Blenkinsopp (Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0)

Brightwell-cum-Sotwell

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