New College Ground, Oxford

Name: New College Ground
Address: Oxford, United Kingdom

#411 among attractions in Oxford

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Facts and practical information

New College Ground is a cricket ground in Oxford, Oxfordshire that belongs to New College, one of the Oxford University colleges. The first recorded match on the ground was in 1896, when Oxfordshire played their first Minor Counties Championship match at the ground against Wiltshire. From 1896 to 1901, Oxfordshire played 9 Minor Counties Championship matches at the ground. In 1939, Oxfordshire played 2 further Minor Counties Championship matches, the last of which came against Berkshire. ()

Coordinates: 51°45'23"N, 1°14'60"W

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HolywellOxford United Kingdom

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Day trips

New College Ground – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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

~1360 ftSW
Concerts and shows, Theater, Historical place
Sheldonian Theatre, Oxford
7 min walk • The Sheldonian Theatre stands as an architectural masterpiece in the heart of historic Oxford, United Kingdom. Designed by the legendary architect Sir Christopher Wren, the theatre was completed in 1669 and has since been an integral part of the University of Oxford's...
~870 ftSW
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...
~980 ftS
Church
St Peter-in-the-East, Oxford
5 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 ftSW
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.
~480 ftE
Church
St Cross Church, Oxford
3 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.
~1200 ftSW
Library
The Library at All Souls College, Oxford
6 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.
~600 ftE
Cemetery
Holywell Cemetery, Oxford
3 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.
~690 ftS
Street
Longwall Street, Oxford
4 min walk • 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.
~540 ftS
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.
~540 ftS
Street, Theater, Concerts and shows
Holywell Music Room, 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.
~790 ftS
Universities and schools
New College, Oxford
4 min walk • New College is one of the constituent colleges of the University of Oxford in the United Kingdom. The full name of the college, which was founded in 1379 by William of Wykeham, is The College of St Mary of Winchester in Oxford.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to New College Ground?

Nearby attractions include Jowett Walk, Oxford (2 min walk), Social Science Library, Oxford (3 min walk), St Cross Road, Oxford (3 min walk), St Cross Church, Oxford (3 min walk).

How to get to New College Ground by public transport?

The nearest stations to New College Ground:

Bus

Queens Lane • Lines: 10, 15, 280, 3A, 5A, Lgw, Lhr, Tube, U1, X3, X90 (7 min walk)
Turl Street • Lines: 280, 3A, U1 (10 min walk)

Train

Oxford (23 min walk)