Radcliffe Observatory, Oxford

Name: Radcliffe Observatory
Address: Oxford, United Kingdom

#137 among attractions in Oxford

Observatories and planetariums

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Facts and practical information

Radcliffe Observatory was the astronomical observatory of the University of Oxford from 1773 until 1934, when the Radcliffe Trustees sold it and built a new observatory in Pretoria, South Africa. It is a Grade I listed building. Today, the observatory forms a part of Green Templeton College of the University of Oxford. ()

Alternative names: Completed: 1794 (230 years ago)Architectural style: NeoclassicismCoordinates: 51°45'39"N, 1°15'50"W

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North OxfordOxford United Kingdom

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Radcliffe Observatory – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Walton Street, Little Clarendon Street, Phoenix Picturehouse, Oxford Oratory.

~800 ftS
Shopping, Shopping district
Walton Street, Oxford
4 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Oxford, United Kingdom, Walton Street is a bustling shopping district renowned for its unique blend of independent boutiques, artisanal shops, and cozy cafes. This charming street offers a refreshing departure from the typical high-street...
~970 ftS
Street, Shopping, Shopping district
Little Clarendon Street, Oxford
5 min walk • Tucked away in the heart of Oxford, Little Clarendon Street is a charming and vibrant shopping district that captures the essence of the city's unique blend of historic character and contemporary living. Known affectionately by locals as "Little Clary," this quaint...
~680 ftW
Nightlife, Cinema
Phoenix Picturehouse, Oxford
4 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Oxford, the Phoenix Picturehouse stands as a beacon for cinephiles and casual moviegoers alike, offering a unique cinematic experience that transcends the mainstream multiplex offerings. This cherished cinema, with its rich history, has been a...
~730 ftSE
Church, Gothic Revival architecture, Historical place
Oxford Oratory, Oxford
4 min walk • The Oxford Oratory Church of St Aloysius Gonzaga is the Catholic parish church for the centre of Oxford, England. It is located at 25 Woodstock Road, next to Somerville College. The church is served by the Congregation of the Oratory.
~970 ftSE
Church
St Giles' Church, Oxford
5 min walk • St. Giles' Church is a church in North Oxford, England. It is at the northern end of the wide thoroughfare of St Giles', at the point where it meets Woodstock Road and Banbury Road.
~1310 ftN
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
Oxford Centre for Mission Studies, Oxford
7 min walk • The Oxford Centre for Mission Studies is in the former SS Philip and James Parish Church on Woodstock Road, Oxford, England, opposite Leckford Road. It was established in 1983. The centre exists to provide education for church leaders from the non-Western world. It was founded by mission theologians from Africa, Asia and Latin America.
~1280 ftW
Cemetery
St Sepulchre's Cemetery, Oxford
7 min walk • St Sepulchre's Cemetery is located in Jericho, central Oxford, England. This cemetery was opened in Walton Street, Oxford in 1848 as a parish cemetery for four of the twelve parishes of Oxford.
~1160 ftS
Square, Park
Wellington Square, Oxford
6 min walk • Wellington Square is a garden square in central Oxford, England, a continuation northwards of St John Street. In the centre of the square is a small park, Wellington Square Gardens, owned by the University of Oxford.
~1470 ftSE
Park, C. S. Lewis
St Giles', Oxford
8 min walk • St Giles' is a wide boulevard leading north from the centre of Oxford, England. At its northern end, the road divides into Woodstock Road to the left and Banbury Road to the right, both major roads through North Oxford. At the southern end, the road continues as Magdalen Street at the junction with Beaumont Street to the west.
~630 ftW
Nightlife
Jericho Tavern, Oxford
4 min walk • The Jericho Tavern is a music venue and pub in the Jericho area of Oxford, England, at 56 Walton Street. In the late 1980s and early 1990s it was an important part of the music scene which spawned Ride, Radiohead, and Supergrass.
~550 ftS
Library
Somerville College Library, Oxford
3 min walk • Somerville College Library is the college library of Somerville College, one of the 38 colleges of the University of Oxford. The library is one of the largest college libraries at the University of Oxford and has achieved 100% student satisfaction in several annual surveys.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Radcliffe Observatory?

Nearby attractions include Green Templeton College, Oxford (1 min walk), Observatory Street, Oxford (2 min walk), Somerville College Library, Oxford (3 min walk), St Bernard's Road, Oxford (4 min walk).

How to get to Radcliffe Observatory by public transport?

The nearest stations to Radcliffe Observatory:

Bus

Plantation Road • Lines: 35, 853 (5 min walk)
St Giles • Lines: 853 (11 min walk)

Train

Oxford (15 min walk)