Parks Road, Oxford

Name: Parks Road
Address: Oxford, United Kingdom

#289 among attractions in Oxford

Museum, Museum district

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Facts and practical information

Parks Road is a road in Oxford, England, with several Oxford University colleges along its route. It runs north–south from the Banbury Road and Norham Gardens at the northern end, where it continues into Bradmore Road, to the junction with Broad Street, Holywell Street and Catte Street to the south. ()

Coordinates: 51°45'32"N, 1°15'25"W

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Parks Road – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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

~1600 ftS
Street, Shopping, Shopping district
Magdalen Street, Oxford
8 min walk • Nestled in the heart of the historic city of Oxford, Magdalen Street emerges as a vibrant shopping district that offers a unique blend of traditional charm and contemporary retail. This bustling thoroughfare provides locals and tourists alike with an eclectic shopping...
~1630 ftW
Shopping, Shopping district
Walton Street, Oxford
8 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...
~1490 ftSW
Museum, Art museum, Specialty museum
Ashmolean Museum, Oxford
8 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...
~1250 ftW
Street, Shopping, Shopping district
Little Clarendon Street, Oxford
7 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...
~340 ftSE
University hoard of scientific specimens
Oxford University Museum of Natural History, Oxford
2 min walk • The Oxford University Museum of Natural History, nestled in the heart of the prestigious city of Oxford, United Kingdom, is a beacon of scientific discovery and architectural grandeur. This museum is an essential visit for those captivated by the natural world...
~1300 ftNE
Park
University Parks, Oxford
7 min walk • University Parks, a verdant oasis in the heart of Oxford, United Kingdom, offers city dwellers and visitors alike a tranquil escape from the urban hustle. Spanning approximately 70 acres of beautifully maintained gardens and parkland, this green space is a cherished...
~440 ftE
Museum, Specialty museum, History museum
Pitt Rivers Museum, Oxford
3 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Oxford, United Kingdom, the Pitt Rivers Museum is a treasure trove of global archaeology and anthropology. Established in 1884, the museum is famed for its distinctive approach to displaying its vast collection.
~1100 ftW
Church, Gothic Revival architecture, Historical place
Oxford Oratory, Oxford
6 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.
~790 ftW
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.
~440 ftSE
Universities and schools
Reuben College, Oxford
3 min walk • Reuben College is a new constituent college of the University of Oxford in England. The plans for the new graduate college, preliminarily named Parks College, were announced in December 2018. It is the first new Oxbridge college since 1990, when the graduate Kellogg College was established.
~720 ftSW
Universities and schools
Oxford Internet Institute, Oxford
4 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.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Parks Road?

Nearby attractions include Keble College, Oxford (2 min walk), Oxford University Museum of Natural History, Oxford (2 min walk), Blackhall Road, Oxford (2 min walk), O'Reilly Theatre, Oxford (2 min walk).

How to get to Parks Road by public transport?

The nearest stations to Parks Road:

Bus

St Giles • Lines: 853 (7 min walk)
Magdalen Street • Lines: 14, 14A, 35 (8 min walk)

Train

Oxford (18 min walk)