Priory of St Frideswide, Oxford

Name: Priory of St Frideswide
Address: Oxford, United Kingdom

#258 among attractions in Oxford

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St Frideswide's Priory was established as a priory of Augustinian canons regular, in 1122. The priory was established by Gwymund, chaplain to Henry I of England. Among its most illustrious priors were the writers Robert of Cricklade and Philip of Oxford, who were also writers. The original nunnery founded by Frideswide was destroyed in 1002. After that there was a monastery of secular canons. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 51°45'1"N, 1°15'22"W

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HolywellOxford United Kingdom

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Priory of St Frideswide – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Turl Street, Christ Church Cathedral, Tom Quad, Bate Collection of Musical Instruments.

~730 ftN
Street, Shopping, Shopping district
Turl Street, Oxford
4 min walk • Nestled in the heart of the historic city of Oxford, Turl Street is a charming and vibrant shopping district that offers a unique blend of traditional and contemporary retail experiences. This narrow, cobblestoned street is lined with an eclectic array of independent...
~330 ftE
12th-century cathedral of famous college
Christ Church Cathedral, Oxford
2 min walk • Christ Church Cathedral, nestled in the heart of Oxford, United Kingdom, is a historical and architectural marvel that continues to captivate visitors from around the globe. As the cathedral of the Diocese of Oxford and a central part of the world-renowned Christ...
~60 ftE
Park
Tom Quad, Oxford
1 min walk • Tom Quad, the largest quadrangle of Christ Church, a constituent college of the University of Oxford, is an architectural marvel and a verdant oasis nestled in the heart of the historic city. Enveloped by the imposing classical facades of the college's buildings, this...
~550 ftS
Museum, Specialty museum
Bate Collection of Musical Instruments, Oxford
3 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Oxford, the Bate Collection of Musical Instruments is a hidden gem that resonates with the city's deep-rooted academic and cultural heritage. This museum, situated within the prestigious Oxford University, is an ode to the evolution of musical...
~490 ftSW
Church
Oxford University Catholic Chaplaincy, Oxford
3 min walk • Nestled in the heart of the historic city of Oxford, the Oxford University Catholic Chaplaincy stands as a spiritual home for Catholic students and staff of the University of Oxford. Founded with the aim of supporting the Catholic community within the university, the...
~170 ftSW
Observation decks and towers, Quad, Tower
Tom Tower, Oxford
1 min walk • Tom Tower is a bell tower in Oxford, England, named after its bell, Great Tom. It is over Tom Gate, on St Aldates, the main entrance of Christ Church, Oxford, which leads into Tom Quad.
~400 ftW
Museum, Specialty museum
The Story Museum, Oxford
2 min walk • The Story Museum is a museum in Oxford, England. It aims to encourage education and support community engagement by exploring all forms of stories. It is a registered charity under English law.
~210 ftE
Universities and schools, Sacred and religious sites, Historical place
Christ Church, Oxford
2 min walk • Christ Church is a constituent college of the University of Oxford in England. Christ Church is a joint foundation of the college and the cathedral of the Oxford diocese, which serves as the college chapel and whose dean is ex officio the college head.
~700 ftW
Museum, Art museum, Art gallery
Modern Art Oxford, Oxford
4 min walk • Modern Art Oxford is an art gallery established in 1965 in Oxford, England. From 1965 to 2002, it was called The Museum of Modern Art, Oxford. The gallery presents exhibitions of modern and contemporary art.
~480 ftS
Memorial, Garden, Park
War Memorial Garden, Oxford
3 min walk • Christ Church War Memorial Garden is a garden in Oxford, England, created in 1926 to commemorate the First World War. The war memorial garden, in memory of members of Christ Church, Oxford, is located east off St Aldate's at the western end of Broad Walk, which leads along the northern edge of Christ Church Meadows.
~500 ftN
Museum, Tudor Revival architecture, Architecture
Oxford Town Hall, Oxford
3 min walk • Oxford Town Hall is a public building in St Aldate's Street in central Oxford, England. It is both the seat of Oxford City Council and a venue for public meetings, entertainment and other events. It also includes the Museum of Oxford.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Priory of St Frideswide?

Nearby attractions include Tom Quad, Oxford (1 min walk), Canterbury Quadrangle, Oxford (1 min walk), Tom Tower, Oxford (1 min walk), Christ Church, Oxford (2 min walk).

How to get to Priory of St Frideswide by public transport?

The nearest stations to Priory of St Frideswide:

Bus

St Aldates • Lines: 5A, S8, Tube, X3, X39, X40 (2 min walk)
High Street • Lines: 10, 3A, 5A (4 min walk)

Train

Oxford (17 min walk)