Raleigh Park, Oxford

Name: Raleigh Park
Address: 45 Raleigh Park Road, Oxford, United Kingdom

#130 among attractions in Oxford

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Raleigh Park is a park of about 27 acres in North Hinksey, Oxfordshire just west of Oxford. The land was formerly part of the estates of the Harcourt family. The land was sold in 1924 to Raymond ffennell, then owner of Wytham Abbey, who gave it to the City of Oxford for use as a park. It was named in honour of Professor Sir Walter Raleigh, who lived nearby on Harcourt Hill and died in 1922. ()

Elevation: 289 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 51°44'35"N, 1°17'22"W

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45 Raleigh Park RoadOxford United Kingdom

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Raleigh Park – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Hythe Bridge Street, Osney Mill Marina, Park End Street, Hythe Bridge.

1.2 miNE
Shopping, Shopping district
Hythe Bridge Street, Oxford
32 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Oxford, United Kingdom, Hythe Bridge Street emerges as a charming and vibrant shopping district that beckons visitors and locals alike. This quaint street, lined with an eclectic mix of shops, offers an intimate shopping experience that stands...
0.9 miNE
Sailing, Marina
Osney Mill Marina, Oxford
23 min walk • Nestled on the tranquil waters of the River Thames, Osney Mill Marina is a charming haven for boating enthusiasts in the heart of Oxford, United Kingdom. This picturesque marina is a stone's throw from the historic city center, offering a peaceful retreat from the...
1.2 miNE
Street, Shopping, Shopping district
Park End Street, Oxford
31 min walk • Park End Street in Oxford is not just an ordinary street – it's the bustling commercial heart of the city, vibrant with life both day and night. This lively shopping district is a favorite shopping destination for locals, Oxford University students, and tourists from...
1.3 miNE
Bridge
Hythe Bridge, Oxford
33 min walk • Hythe Bridge is a Victorian flat cast iron beamed bridge on Hythe Bridge Street in the west of central Oxford, England. It spans the Castle Mill Stream, a backwater of the River Thames. Hythe Bridge forms part of the main arterial route west of Oxford. It lies on the A4144, which continues west as the Botley Road.
1.2 miNE
Monastery
Rewley Abbey, Oxford
31 min walk • The Cistercian Abbey of Rewley was an Abbey in Oxford, England. It was founded in the 13th century by Edmund, 2nd Earl of Cornwall.
0.9 miNE
Church, Gothic Revival architecture, Gothic architecture
St Frideswide's Church, Oxford
23 min walk • St Frideswide's Church is a Church of England church on the south side of the Botley Road in New Osney, west Oxford, England. The church is in a district originally part of the parish of St Thomas the Martyr.
1.1 miNE
Square
Frideswide Square, Oxford
29 min walk • Frideswide Square is a square to the west of central Oxford, England. The square is named after the patron saint of Oxford, St Frideswide. The "square" is actually more of a tapered rectangle in shape.
1.1 miNE
Church
St Thomas the Martyr's Church, Oxford
28 min walk • St Thomas the Martyr's is a Church of England parish church of the Anglo-Catholic tradition, in Oxford, England, near Oxford railway station in Osney. It is located between Becket Street to the west and Hollybush Row to the east, with St Thomas Street opposite.
1 miNE
Bridge
Osney Bridge, Oxford
25 min walk • Osney Bridge is a road bridge across the River Thames in Oxford, England, built in 1888 to replace a stone bridge which collapsed in 1885. It carries the Botley Road from Botley into Oxford. The Thames Path crosses the river on this bridge, just above Osney Lock.
1 miNE
Canal lock, Cemetery
Osney Cemetery, Oxford
25 min walk • Osney Cemetery is a disused Church of England cemetery in Osney, west Oxford, England. It is in Mill Street south of Botley Road and near the site of Osney Abbey.
1.2 miNE
Canal
Isis Lock, Oxford
32 min walk • Isis Lock is a lock connecting the Oxford Canal and the Castle Mill Stream, a backwater of the River Thames in Oxford, England.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Raleigh Park?

Nearby attractions include Harcourt Hill, Oxford (9 min walk), Botley Bridge, Oxford (18 min walk), Bulstake Bridge, Oxford (19 min walk), Ferry Hinksey Road, Oxford (20 min walk).

How to get to Raleigh Park by public transport?

The nearest stations to Raleigh Park:

Bus

Harcourt Hill Campus • Lines: U1 (5 min walk)
Raleigh Park Road • Lines: U1 (6 min walk)

Train

Oxford (29 min walk)