Headington Travel Guide
Oxford
Visit Headington
Popular places to visit
John Radcliffe Hospital
If John Radcliffe Hospital is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Oxford.
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.
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.
Oxford Castle
You can browse the exhibits at Oxford Castle, a museum with a story of its own, during your travels to Oxford. While you're in the area, stroll along the riverfront.
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.
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.
Top hotels in Headington
Red Mullions Guest House
Very pleasant staff, good value for money
Reviewed on 14 Jan 2026
Oxford Guest House
All fine.
Reviewed on 8 Jan 2026
Malmaison Oxford
Great hotel, quirky rooms, clean, well furnished, and comfortable. Staff super friendly, including bar / breakfast staff and desk staff. Felt really welcome. An extremely positive experience
Reviewed on 25 Jan 2026
Cotswolds Hotel & Spa
Great room friendly staff
Reviewed on 27 Jan 2026
The Store
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
Courtyard by Marriott Oxford City Centre
yes
Reviewed on 27 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Headington
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.
Northway
While Northway isn't home to many top sights, Headington Shark and Oxford University Museum of Natural History are some notable places to visit nearby.
Lye Valley
While Lye Valley isn't home to many top sights, Temple Cowley Pools and Headington Shark are some notable places to visit nearby.
New Marston
While New Marston isn't home to many top sights, Oxford University Museum of Natural History and Bridge of Sighs are some notable places to visit nearby.
Cowley
While visiting Cowley, you might make a stop by sights like Temple Cowley Pools and Southfield Golf Club.
East Oxford
While visiting East Oxford, you might make a stop by sights like Iffley Road Track and Thames River.
