Longwall Street, Oxford

Name: Longwall Street
Address: Longwall Street, Oxford, United Kingdom

#138 among attractions in Oxford

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Longwall Street is a street in central Oxford, England. It runs for about 300 metres along the western flank of Magdalen College. A high, imposing 15th century stone wall separates the college from the street along its entire length. Behind part of the wall is the college's deer park. The street is actually named after the old city wall to the west of the street, now largely hidden in the grounds of New College. ()

Coordinates: 51°45'16"N, 1°14'56"W

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Longwall StreetHolywellOxford United Kingdom

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Longwall Street – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: High Street, Turf Tavern, St Peter-in-the-East, Bridge of Sighs.

~1000 ftSW
Street, Shopping, Shopping district
High Street, Oxford
5 min walk • High Street, commonly referred to as the "High," is a bustling artery of commerce and history in the heart of Oxford, United Kingdom. This iconic street is renowned for its vibrant shopping district, offering a harmonious blend of traditional boutiques, modern...
~870 ftW
Nightlife
Turf Tavern, Oxford
5 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Oxford's historic city center, the Turf Tavern is an iconic British pub, brimming with centuries of tales and a labyrinthine heritage. Known for its hidden location and beloved by locals and scholars alike, this cherished establishment is...
~420 ftSW
Church
St Peter-in-the-East, Oxford
3 min walk • Nestled within the heart of Oxford, St Peter-in-the-East stands as a remarkable testament to the city's rich ecclesiastical heritage. This historic church, dating back to the 12th century, is a fine example of Norman architecture with its intricate stone carvings...
~1090 ftW
Bridge
Bridge of Sighs, Oxford
6 min walk • Hertford Bridge, often called the Bridge of Sighs, is a skyway joining two parts of Hertford College over New College Lane in Oxford, England. Its distinctive design makes it a city landmark.
~670 ftN
Church
St Cross Church, Oxford
4 min walk • St Cross Church is a former church, now a historic collections centre, in Oxford, England, to the northeast of the centre of the city. The church is on St Cross Road at the junction with Manor Road, just south of Holywell Manor. Also close by is Holywell Cemetery.
~880 ftSW
Bridge
Logic Lane covered bridge, Oxford
5 min walk • The Logic Lane covered bridge is a small covered bridge at the High Street end of Logic Lane, within University College, Oxford, England. The bridge was designed by the Oxford architect Harry Wilkinson Moore and was completed in 1904. It links the older Radcliffe Quad buildings with the newer Durham Buildings, built in 1903.
~1020 ftW
Library
The Library at All Souls College, Oxford
5 min walk • All Souls College Library, formerly known as the Codrington Library, is an academic library in the city of Oxford, England. It is the library of All Souls College, a graduate constituent college of the University of Oxford.
~1050 ftSW
Monuments and statues
Shelley Memorial, Oxford
6 min walk • The Shelley Memorial is a memorial to the English poet Percy Bysshe Shelley at University College, Oxford, England, the college that he briefly attended and from which he was expelled for writing the 1811 pamphlet "The Necessity of Atheism".
~630 ftNE
Cemetery
Holywell Cemetery, Oxford
4 min walk • Holywell Cemetery is next to St Cross Church in Oxford, England. The cemetery is behind the church in St Cross Road, south of Holywell Manor on Manor Road and north of Longwall Street, in the parish of Holywell.
~630 ftS
Park
Radcliffe Quadrangle, Oxford
4 min walk • The Radcliffe Quadrangle is the second quadrangle of University College, Oxford, England. The buildings have been Grade I listed since 1954.
~440 ftW
Street
Holywell Street, Oxford
3 min walk • Holywell Street is a street in central Oxford, England. It runs east-west with Broad Street to the west and Longwall Street to the east. About halfway along, Mansfield Road adjoins to the north. New College dominates the south side of the street.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Longwall Street?

Nearby attractions include St Peter-in-the-East, Oxford (3 min walk), New College, Oxford (3 min walk), Holywell Music Room, Oxford (3 min walk), Holywell Street, Oxford (3 min walk).

How to get to Longwall Street by public transport?

The nearest stations to Longwall Street:

Bus

Queens Lane • Lines: 10, 15, 280, 3A, 5A, Lgw, Lhr, Tube, U1, X3, X90 (4 min walk)
Turl Street • Lines: 280, 3A, U1 (9 min walk)

Train

Oxford (23 min walk)