Headington Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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Popular places to visit

Headington Shark

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

John Radcliffe Hospital

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

John Radcliffe Hospital

Oxford Brookes University

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

Churchill Hospital

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

Churchill Hospital

Nuffield Health - The Manor Hospital Oxford

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

Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre

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

Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre

Activities

Shakespeare’s Stratford, Warwick Castle, Cotswolds & Oxford

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

NZ$193
per adult
86% of travellers recommend
Trip to Shakespeare’s Stratford, Warwick Castle, Cotswolds & Oxford
Oxford by Rail Day from London with Harry Potter Insights Tour

Oxford by Rail Day from London with Harry Potter Insights Tour

NZ$260
per adult
Oxford by Rail Day from London with Harry Potter Insights Tour
Oxford: City and University Tour, including college entry

Oxford: City and University Tour, including college entry

NZ$62
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Oxford: City and University Tour, including college entry
Cotswolds & Oxford from Bath

Cotswolds & Oxford from Bath

NZ$161
per adult
Cotswolds & Oxford from Bath
Extended: Oxford University & City Tour With Christ Church

Extended: Oxford University & City Tour With Christ Church

NZ$181
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Extended: Oxford University & City Tour With Christ Church
Christ church cloister film site

CS Lewis & Tolkien Tour with Magdalen Entry Public tour 11.45am

NZ$113
per adult
CS Lewis & Tolkien Tour with Magdalen Entry Public tour 11.45am
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Our pick of the best Headington Hotel Deals

Mount Pleasant Hotel

Mount Pleasant Hotel

3 out of 5
76 London Rd, Oxford, England
The price is NZ$270 per night from 7 Aug to 8 Aug
NZ$270
7 Aug - 8 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star guesthouse in Oxford. Enjoy free WiFi, daily housekeeping, and rainfall showerheads. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
7.8/10 Good! (158 reviews)
Great value and clean property.
"Was concerned after reading the trip advisor reviews about this hotel, which I found after the booking. No cancellation policy meant we were stuck here. To my pleasant surprise when we checked in the rooms were clean and spacious. Mattresses were a bit cheapy so can feel the springs, they should've ..."

Reviewed on 7 Jul. 2025

Mount Pleasant Hotel
Conifers Guest House

Conifers Guest House

4 out of 5
116 The Slade, Oxford, England
The price is NZ$192 per night from 3 Aug to 4 Aug
NZ$192
3 Aug - 4 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star guesthouse in Oxford. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (199 reviews)
"We liked the outside seating area"

Reviewed on 13 Jul. 2025

Conifers Guest House
Oxford Guest House

Oxford Guest House

4 out of 5
228 London Road, Headington, Oxford, England
The price is NZ$164 per night from 6 Aug to 7 Aug
NZ$164
6 Aug - 7 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star B&B in Oxford. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (145 reviews)
"The only minor complaint was having to pay an extra £10 for breakfast which made it quite expensive especially if you didn't have a cooked breakfast. Staff were great though and gave a very good restaurant recommendation. Thank you."

Reviewed on 16 Jul. 2025

Oxford Guest House
Leonardo Royal Hotel Oxford

Leonardo Royal Hotel Oxford

4 out of 5
Godstow Road, Wolvercote Roundabout, Oxford, England
The price is NZ$205 per night from 21 Aug to 22 Aug
NZ$205
21 Aug - 22 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Oxford. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,184 reviews)
"Wonderful hotel, great helpful staff. Only negative is it’s not in the city, but we were ok with that because we didn’t want To drive our car in the city. Just 10 mins away, great clean place!"

Reviewed on 16 Jul. 2025

Leonardo Royal Hotel Oxford
Oxford Belfry Hotel & Spa

Oxford Belfry Hotel & Spa

4 out of 5
Milton Common, Nr, Thame, England
The price is NZ$189 per night from 21 Aug to 22 Aug
NZ$189
21 Aug - 22 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Thame. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our ...
8/10 Very Good! (993 reviews)
"Nice location just south of Oxford with easy access to M40 highway. Room - large room with large bathroom. Very clean, able to open the windows (no AC), and had a fan we could use which made sleeping in the warm room much more comfortable. No fridge. Pool - well equiped locker room with private showers, ..."

Reviewed on 19 Jul. 2025

Oxford Belfry Hotel & Spa
easyhotel Oxford

easyhotel Oxford

3 out of 5
Gordon House, 280 Banbury Road, Oxford, England
The price is NZ$108 per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
NZ$108
17 Aug - 18 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Oxford. Enjoy free WiFi, parking (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
7.8/10 Good! (713 reviews)
"It says exactly what it does on the tin and a great price"

Reviewed on 19 Jul. 2025

easyhotel Oxford
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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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Lye Valley

While Lye Valley isn't home to many top sights, Headington Shark and Iffley Road Track are some notable places to visit nearby.

Lye Valley
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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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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
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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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Oxford City Centre

4.5/5(16 area reviews)

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.

Oxford City Centre

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