Magpie Lane, Oxford

Name: Magpie Lane
Address: Oxford, United Kingdom

#240 among attractions in Oxford

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Facts and practical information

Magpie Lane is a narrow historic lane in central Oxford, England. It leads south from the High Street where it is at its narrowest, now completely pedestrianised as a pavement, and north from the cobbled Merton Street. ()

Coordinates: 51°45'6"N, 1°15'11"W

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HolywellOxford United Kingdom

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Magpie Lane – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: High Street, University Church of St Mary the Virgin, Grove Walk, Radcliffe Camera.

~360 ftNE
Street, Shopping, Shopping district
High Street, Oxford
2 min walk • High Street, commonly referred to as the "High," is a bustling artery of commerce and history in the heart of Oxford, United Kingdom. This iconic street is renowned for its vibrant shopping district, offering a harmonious blend of traditional boutiques, modern...
~390 ftN
Church
University Church of St Mary the Virgin, Oxford
2 min walk • The University Church of St Mary the Virgin stands as a historic and spiritual beacon in the heart of Oxford, United Kingdom. This venerable church is not only a place of worship but also an integral part of the University of Oxford's history, serving as the...
~280 ftSE
Church
Grove Walk, Oxford
2 min walk • Grove Walk is a short historic leafy walkway running north–south in central Oxford, England, situated on land between Merton College to the east and Corpus Christi College to the west. It provides one of the entrances to Christ Church Meadow from the north.
~620 ftN
Iconic, domed Palladian-style library
Radcliffe Camera, Oxford
3 min walk • The Radcliffe Camera is a building of Oxford University, England, designed by James Gibbs in neo-classical style and built in 1737–49 to house the Radcliffe Science Library.
~620 ftSE
Hiking, Hiking trail, Reportedly haunted
Dead Man's Walk, Oxford
4 min walk • Dead Man's Walk is a footpath running east–west in central Oxford, England, situated immediately to the south of Merton College and just outside the old city wall, with Corpus Christi College at the western end. To the north, Grove Walk connects with Merton Street through a gateway.
~500 ftSW
Museum, Art museum, Art gallery
Christ Church Picture Gallery, Oxford
3 min walk • Christ Church Picture Gallery is an art museum at Christ Church, one of the colleges of Oxford University in England. The gallery holds an important collection of about 300 Old Master paintings and nearly 2,000 drawings.
~520 ftNE
Bridge
Logic Lane covered bridge, Oxford
3 min walk • The Logic Lane covered bridge is a small covered bridge at the High Street end of Logic Lane, within University College, Oxford, England. The bridge was designed by the Oxford architect Harry Wilkinson Moore and was completed in 1904. It links the older Radcliffe Quad buildings with the newer Durham Buildings, built in 1903.
~330 ftNE
Monuments and statues
Shelley Memorial, Oxford
2 min walk • The Shelley Memorial is a memorial to the English poet Percy Bysshe Shelley at University College, Oxford, England, the college that he briefly attended and from which he was expelled for writing the 1811 pamphlet "The Necessity of Atheism".
~310 ftNW
Shopping, Art shops, Bookshop
Sanders of Oxford, Oxford
2 min walk • Sanders of Oxford is an antique print shop situated on the High Street of the city of Oxford, England. Although stores trading in prints were once common in the country, there are now only a handful left, Sanders being one of the largest and longest running outside London.
~600 ftW
Church, Baroque architecture
All Saints Church, Oxford
3 min walk • All Saints Church is a former church on the north side of the High Street in central Oxford, England, on the corner of Turl Street. It is now the library of Lincoln College. This former church is Grade I listed.
~620 ftN
Square
Radcliffe Square, Oxford
3 min walk • Radcliffe Square is a square in central Oxford, England. It is surrounded by historic Oxford University and college buildings. The square is cobbled, laid to grass surrounded by railings in the centre, and is pedestrianised except for access.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Magpie Lane?

Nearby attractions include Oriel College, Oxford (1 min walk), Oriel Street, Oxford (1 min walk), Grove Walk, Oxford (2 min walk), Oriel Square, Oxford (2 min walk).

How to get to Magpie Lane by public transport?

The nearest stations to Magpie Lane:

Bus

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

Train

Oxford (19 min walk)