Duke's Cut, Oxford

Name: Duke's Cut
Address: Oxford, United Kingdom

#295 among attractions in Oxford

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Facts and practical information

Duke's Cut is a short waterway in Oxfordshire, England, which connects the Oxford Canal with the River Thames via the Wolvercote Mill Stream. It is named after George Spencer, 4th Duke of Marlborough, across whose land the waterway was cut. It is seen as a branch of the Oxford Canal. ()

Length: 1320 ftCoordinates: 51°47'29"N, 1°17'48"W

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Duke's Cut – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Godstow, Wolvercote Common, Wolvercote Cemetery, North Wall Arts Centre.

0.9 miS
Monastery
Godstow, Oxford
23 min walk • Nestled on the tranquil banks of the River Thames, just a stone's throw from the bustling city of Oxford, lies the historic site of Godstow, renowned for its monastic ruins. Once a thriving nunnery, Godstow was founded in 1133 by the noblewoman Edith of Winchester...
0.7 miSE
Park
Wolvercote Common, Oxford
18 min walk • Wolvercote Common is an area of grassed common land north of Port Meadow in Oxford, England.
1 miE
J. R. R. Tolkien, Cemetery
Wolvercote Cemetery, Oxford
26 min walk • Wolvercote Cemetery is a cemetery in the parish of Wolvercote and district of Cutteslowe in Oxford, England. Its main entrance is on Banbury Road and it has a side entrance in Five Mile Drive.
1.5 miSE
Concerts and shows, Theater
North Wall Arts Centre, Oxford
39 min walk • The North Wall Arts Centre is a performing arts centre in Oxford, owned by St Edward's School and shared with the city. It houses a 200-seat theatre, plus a rehearsal space, dance studio and a visual art gallery.
1.3 miSE
Park
Hook Meadow and The Trap Grounds, Oxford
33 min walk • Hook Meadow and The Trap Grounds is a 11.9-hectare biological Site of Special Scientific Interest on the northern outskirts of Oxford in Oxfordshire.
1.5 miSE
Street, Shopping, Shopping district
South Parade, Oxford
40 min walk • South Parade is a shopping street in Summertown, north Oxford, England. It runs between Woodstock Road to the west and Banbury Road to the east, where there are also shops stretching south from South Parade.
0.9 miS
Bridge
Godstow Bridge, Oxford
22 min walk • Godstow Bridge is a road bridge across the River Thames in England at Godstow near Oxford. The bridge is just upstream of Godstow Lock on the reach to King's Lock and carries a minor road between Wolvercote and Wytham. The bridge is in two parts.
0.5 miS
Park
Wolvercote Meadows, Oxford
14 min walk • Wolvercote Meadows is a 7.1-hectare biological Site of Special Scientific Interest north of Oxford in Oxfordshire. Part of it is owned by the Oxford Preservation Trust. It is part of Oxford Meadows Special Area of Conservation.
0.8 miS
Bridge
A34 Road Bridge, Oxford
20 min walk • The A34 Road Bridge is a modern road bridge carrying the Oxford ring road at Oxford, England, across the River Thames. It crosses the Thames just upstream of Godstow Lock near Wolvercote on the reach to King's Lock. The bridge was built in 1961.
1 miE
51°47'43"N • 1°16'24"W
North Oxford Golf Club, Oxford
27 min walk • Golf
1.1 miNW
Village
Yarnton
29 min walk • Yarnton is a village and civil parish in Oxfordshire about 1 mile southwest of Kidlington and 4 miles northwest of Oxford. The 2011 Census recorded the parish's population as 2,545.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Duke's Cut?

Nearby attractions include Wolvercote Meadows, Oxford (14 min walk), Wolvercote Common, Oxford (18 min walk), A34 Road Bridge, Oxford (20 min walk), Godstow Bridge, Oxford (22 min walk).

How to get to Duke's Cut by public transport?

The nearest stations to Duke's Cut:

Bus

Elmthorpe Road • Lines: 35 (16 min walk)

Train

Oxford Parkway (33 min walk)