Headington Travel Guide
Oxford
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Popular places to visit
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.
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.
Bodleian Library
Find out about the history of Oxford when you spend time at Bodleian Library. Experience the area's museums and theatre scene.
Oxford University Museum of Natural History
You can study the exhibits at Oxford University Museum of Natural History, a museum with a storied past, during your travels to Oxford. While you're in the area, stroll along the riverfront.
Top hotels in Headington
Mount Pleasant Hotel
Nice staff nice room great location clean room
Reviewed on 7 Jan 2026
Oxford Guest House
All fine.
Reviewed on 8 Jan 2026
Leonardo Royal Hotel Oxford
Clean, friendly staff.
Reviewed on 8 Jan 2026
Oxford Belfry Hotel & Spa
Spacious, clean room
Reviewed on 3 Jan 2026
Malmaison Oxford
Very interesting hotel and good breakfast. Room quite small and frustrating that hotel ignored messages through expedia app
Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026
The Store
This is a lovely well run modern hotel. Location is great and walkable and it has a nice bar. A good value as of January 2026.
Reviewed on 11 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.
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.
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.
