Lye Valley Travel Guide
Oxford
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Popular places to visit
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.
John Radcliffe Hospital
If John Radcliffe Hospital is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Oxford.
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.
Bodleian Library
Find out about the history of Oxford when you spend time at Bodleian Library. Experience the area's museums and theatre scene.
Top hotels in Lye Valley
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
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
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Reviewed on 27 Jan 2026
Oxford Belfry Hotel & Spa
Room upgrade on arrival , drinks in mini bar a bonus. Size of the room
Reviewed on 28 Jan 2026
Leonardo Royal Hotel Oxford
We enjoyed this as a family and booked it for the restaurant & facilities. The room was a family room large and well maintained. The pool was fantastic and the children had a great time. It’s a members club so expect to have to book a slot and be removed after 30 minutes on busy days. The time limitation ...
Reviewed on 25 Jan 2026
The Randolph Hotel Oxford, a Graduate by Hilton
Location was perfect and staff were attentive and helpful. Older, but clean and charm with history. Proper bar mixologist and good comments about the breakfast from colleague. I would have appreciated a gym facility, but otherwise no complaints. Would return.
Reviewed on 24 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Lye Valley
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.
Cowley
While visiting Cowley, you might make a stop by sights like Temple Cowley Pools and Southfield Golf Club.
Headington
You'll enjoy the bars and live music in Headington. You might want to make time for a stop at Headington Shark or Exciting Game.
East Oxford
While visiting East Oxford, you might make a stop by sights like Iffley Road Track and Thames River.
Rose Hill
Rose Hill might not have many top sights, but Temple Cowley Pools and Kassam Stadium are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
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.
