Headington
Oxford
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Popular places to visit
Headington Shark
Learn about the local history of Oxford when you spend time at Headington Shark. While you're in the area, stroll along the riverfront.
University of Oxford
Take a campus tour or just explore the area of University of Oxford, during your travels in Oxford. Experience the area's museums and theater scene.
New Theatre Oxford
Get tickets for a show at New Theatre Oxford, a theater with a story to tell in Oxford. Experience the area's museums and theater scene.
Oxford Castle
Embark on an entertaining journey through this medieval castle. Learn about its dark past and listen to tales of murder and crime.
Christ Church College
Take a campus tour or just explore the area of Christ Church College, during your trip to Oxford. While you're in the area, stroll along the riverfront.
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.
Things to do
Oxford: Guided Sightseeing River Cruise
Oxford: Evening Sightseeing River Cruise with a Cocktail
'His Dark Materials’ Self-Guided Tour: A Guide to Lyra’s Oxford
Blenheim Palace Admission Ticket
Oxford Walking Tour with Audioguide on Your Smartphone
Oxford: MINI Factory Tour – Go Behind the Scenes
Top hotels in Headington
Mount Pleasant Hotel
The room is very basic but I have no complaints I had a good nights sleep, there was no noise at all. Staff is very friendly and hotel is in a great location.
Reviewed on May 3, 2026
Red Mullions Guest House
Check in was smooth and the room was well-stocked and clean. Well connected location within Oxford. I would happily stay again.
Reviewed on May 10, 2026
Oxford Guest House
welcoming and adequate
Reviewed on May 11, 2026
Mollie's Oxford
clean room, excellent staff, blind didn't fit widow so was awake with the sun at 04.30 but take away coffee did help as was needed
Reviewed on May 12, 2026
Cotswolds Hotel & Spa
Breakfast was excellent. Parking easy, room good but lots of stairs
Reviewed on May 8, 2026
easyhotel Oxford
Very good location, staff was amazing very nice cozy clean hotel. Area is really good close to everything. The only thing is the rooms are so so so small i got the double room with window its for one person no more .
Reviewed on May 12, 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Headington
Wood Farm
While Wood Farm isn't home to many top sights, Iffley Road Track and Temple Cowley Pools are some notable places to visit nearby.
Northway
While there might not be top attractions in Northway, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Oxford University Museum of Natural History and Bridge of Sighs.
Lye Valley
While Lye Valley might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Temple Cowley Pools and Iffley Road Track.
New Marston
When in New Marston, you can plan a visit to Oxford University Museum of Natural History and Bridge of Sighs, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Cowley
While visiting Cowley, you might make a stop by sights like Temple Cowley Pools and Southfield Golf Club.
East Oxford
If you're spending some time in East Oxford, Iffley Road Track and Thames River are top sights worth seeing.
