Harcourt Arboretum, Oxford

Name: Harcourt Arboretum
Address: Oxford Lodge Peacock Gate, Oxford, OX44 9PX, United Kingdom
Telephone: +44 1865 343501

#69 among attractions in Oxford

Park, Relax in park, Nature and wildlife

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Harcourt Arboretum is an arboretum owned and run by the University of Oxford. It is a satellite of the university's botanic garden in the city of Oxford, England. The arboretum itself is located six miles south of Oxford on the A4074 road, near the village of Nuneham Courtenay in Oxfordshire, and comprises some 150 acres. Professor Simon Hiscock is the Horti Praefectus of the botanic garden and arboretum. ()

Elevation: 318 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 51°40'60"N, 1°12'2"W

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Oxford Lodge Peacock GateOxford OX44 9PX United Kingdom

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+44 1865 343501

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Harcourt Arboretum – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Kassam Stadium, Oxford Stadium, Dorchester Abbey, Thames Path.

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Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
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Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
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History museum, Museum, Church
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Hiking, Hiking trail
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Church, Gothic Revival architecture
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Bridge
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Village, Area
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Bridge
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Bridge
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Park
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Museum
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