Wellington Square, Oxford

Name: Wellington Square
Address: Wellington Square, Oxford, United Kingdom

#142 among attractions in Oxford

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Facts and practical information

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. A bicycle route passes into Little Clarendon Street through the pedestrian area at the front of the University Offices in the north-east of the Square. ()

Elevation: 217 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 51°45'28"N, 1°15'44"W

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Wellington Square – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Walton Street, Ashmolean Museum, Little Clarendon Street, Oxford Oratory.

~530 ftNW
Shopping, Shopping district
Walton Street, Oxford
3 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...
~930 ftSE
Museum, Art museum, Specialty museum
Ashmolean Museum, Oxford
5 min walk • Nestled in the heart of the historic city of Oxford, the Ashmolean Museum stands as a beacon of art and archaeology, boasting a vast collection that chronicles the breadth of human civilization. As the oldest public museum in the United Kingdom, established in 1683, it...
~190 ftN
Street, Shopping, Shopping district
Little Clarendon Street, Oxford
1 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...
~550 ftN
Church, Gothic Revival architecture, Historical place
Oxford Oratory, Oxford
3 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.
~650 ftNE
Church
St Giles' Church, Oxford
4 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.
~1170 ftS
Theater, Concerts and shows
Oxford Playhouse, Oxford
6 min walk • Oxford Playhouse is an independent theatre designed by Edward Maufe and F. G. M. Chancellor. It is situated in Beaumont Street, Oxford, opposite the Ashmolean Museum.
~610 ftE
Universities and schools
Oxford Internet Institute, Oxford
3 min walk • The Oxford Internet Institute is a multi-disciplinary department of social and computer science dedicated to the study of information, communication, and technology, and is part of the Social Sciences Division of the University of Oxford, England.
~1020 ftSE
Library
Taylor Institution, Oxford
5 min walk • The Taylor Institution is the Oxford University library dedicated to the study of the languages of Europe. Its building also includes lecture rooms used by the Faculty of Medieval and Modern Languages, University of Oxford.
~1120 ftE
Museum
Museum Road, Oxford
6 min walk • Museum Road is a short road in central Oxford, England. It leads to the Oxford University Museum of Natural History and the Radcliffe Science Library at its eastern end where it meets Parks Road. At its west end is a junction with Blackhall Road.
~1160 ftN
Observatories and planetariums
Radcliffe Observatory, Oxford
6 min walk • 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.
~510 ftE
Park, C. S. Lewis
St Giles', Oxford
3 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.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Wellington Square?

Nearby attractions include Little Clarendon Street, Oxford (1 min walk), Angus Library and Archive, Oxford (2 min walk), Faculty of Theology and Religion, Oxford (3 min walk), Somerville College, Oxford (3 min walk).

How to get to Wellington Square by public transport?

The nearest stations to Wellington Square:

Bus

St Giles • Lines: 853 (5 min walk)
Magdalen Street • Lines: 14, 14A, 35 (7 min walk)

Train

Oxford (12 min walk)