Headington, Oxford

Name: Headington
Address: Oxford, United Kingdom

#218 among attractions in Oxford

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Headington is an eastern suburb of Oxford, England. It is at the top of Headington Hill overlooking the city in the Thames valley below, and bordering Marston to the north-west, Cowley to the south, and Barton and Risinghurst to the east. The life of the large residential area is centred upon London Road, the main road between London and Oxford. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 51°45'40"N, 1°12'43"W

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Headington – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: O2 Academy Oxford, Ultimate Picture Palace, Oxford Spanish Civil War memorial, Sandfield Road.

1.4 miSW
Dancing, Nightlife
O2 Academy Oxford, Oxford
36 min walk • The O2 Academy Oxford is a vibrant hub of live entertainment nestled in the historic city of Oxford, England. Known for its dynamic atmosphere and eclectic range of musical acts, this club has established itself as a cornerstone of Oxford's nightlife and cultural scene.
1.4 miSW
Nightlife, Cinema
Ultimate Picture Palace, Oxford
37 min walk • Nestled in the heart of the historic city of Oxford, the Ultimate Picture Palace stands as a beloved independent cinema with a charm that harks back to the golden age of film. This single-screen theater, which prides itself on its eclectic mix of programming, offers a...
1.3 miSW
Memorial
Oxford Spanish Civil War memorial, Oxford
33 min walk • Nestled within the historic city of Oxford, the Oxford Spanish Civil War memorial stands as a poignant reminder of the city's connections to the international struggle against fascism during the 1930s. This memorial is dedicated to the members of the International...
0.5 miW
Park
Sandfield Road, Oxford
13 min walk • Sandfield Road is a road in the suburb of Headington, Oxford, England. It is close to the John Radcliffe Hospital. It was home to author and academic J. R. R. Tolkien in the 1950s and 1960s.
1 miSW
Vast parkland for picnics and dog walks
South Park, Oxford
27 min walk • South Park is a park on Headington Hill in east Oxford, England. It is the largest park within Oxford city limits. A good view of the city centre with its historic spires and towers of Oxford University can be obtained at the park's highest point, a favourite location for photographers.
~890 ftS
Large sculpture and a popular photo op
Headington Shark, Oxford
5 min walk • The Headington Shark is a rooftop sculpture located at 2 New High Street, Headington, Oxford, England, depicting a large shark embedded head-first in the roof of a house.
0.6 miSE
Park
Rock Edge, Oxford
15 min walk • Rock Edge is a 1.7-hectare geological Site of Special Scientific Interest in Oxford in Oxfordshire.
~1310 ftN
Church
St Andrew's Church, Oxford
7 min walk • St Andrew's Church, Headington is a Church of England parish church in the village of Old Headington, Oxfordshire, England, now absorbed as part of the suburb of Headington in the city of Oxford. The church building is located in St Andrew's Road. It is a Grade II* listed building.
1.1 miSW
Park
Headington Hill Park, Oxford
27 min walk • Headington Hill Park is a park on Headington Hill in the east of Oxford, England. The park is part of the grounds of Headington Hill Hall, previously owned by the Morrell family, bought by Oxford City Council, and leased to Oxford Brookes University since 1992.
0.9 miS
Park
Lye Valley, Oxford
23 min walk • Lye Valley is a 2.3-hectare biological Site of Special Scientific Interest in Headington, a suburb of Oxford in Oxfordshire. It is part of the 4.5-hectare Lye Valley Local Nature Reserve, which is owned and managed by Oxford City Council.
0.6 miW
Church, J. R. R. Tolkien
St Anthony of Padua, Oxford
16 min walk • The Church of St Anthony of Padua, Oxford is a yellow brick-built Catholic church in suburb of Headington, east Oxford, Oxfordshire, England. The church building is located in Headley Way.

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Which popular attractions are close to Headington?

Nearby attractions include Headington Shark, Oxford (5 min walk), St Andrew's Church, Oxford (7 min walk), Sandfield Road, Oxford (13 min walk), Holy Trinity Church, Oxford (14 min walk).

How to get to Headington by public transport?

The nearest stations to Headington:

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Headington Shops • Lines: 10, Lgw, Lhr, Tube, U1 (3 min walk)
Hospital Link Road • Lines: 10 (4 min walk)