St Hilda's College, Oxford

Name: St Hilda's College
Address: Cowley Place, Oxford, OX4 1DY, United Kingdom
Telephone: +44 1865 276884

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St Hilda's College is one of the constituent colleges of the University of Oxford in England. The college is named after the Anglo-Saxon Saint, Hilda of Whitby and was founded in 1893 as a hall for women; remaining a women's college until 2008. St Hilda's was the last single-sex college in the university as Somerville College had admitted men in 1994. The college now has almost equal numbers of men and women at both undergraduate and postgraduate level. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 51°44'54"N, 1°14'45"W

Address

Cowley PlaceSt. Mary'sOxford OX4 1DY United Kingdom

Contact

+44 1865 276884

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St Hilda's College – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: University of Oxford Botanic Garden, Broad Walk, Roger Bannister running track, Magdalen Bridge.

~970 ftNW
Gardens and glasshouses with 5000 species
University of Oxford Botanic Garden, Oxford
5 min walk • Nestled in the heart of the historic city of Oxford, the University of Oxford Botanic Garden is a verdant oasis that offers a peaceful retreat from the bustling city life. Established in 1621, it holds the distinction of being the oldest botanic garden in the United...
~1460 ftW
Hiking, Hiking trail
Broad Walk, Oxford
8 min walk • Nestled within the historic city of Oxford, Broad Walk offers a serene escape into nature, contrasting with the bustling academic life of the surrounding university. This picturesque hiking trail, lined with ancient trees and well-kept lawns, provides a peaceful...
~1060 ftSE
Sport venue, Sport
Roger Bannister running track, Oxford
6 min walk • The Roger Bannister Running Track, situated in the historic city of Oxford, United Kingdom, is a sport venue steeped in athletic lore. Named after Sir Roger Bannister, the first man to break the four-minute mile barrier, this track is a symbol of human endurance...
~950 ftN
Bridge, Architecture, Sacred and religious sites
Magdalen Bridge, Oxford
5 min walk • Magdalen Bridge is an iconic feature of the city of Oxford, United Kingdom, known for its elegant architecture and historical significance. Spanning the River Cherwell, this bridge serves as a gateway to the picturesque landscape of Oxford's meadows and the prestigious...
~1520 ftE
Nightlife, Cinema
Ultimate Picture Palace, Oxford
8 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...
~1910 ftW
Hiking, Hiking trail
Poplar Walk, Oxford
10 min walk • Poplar Walk is wide footpath running north–south in Christ Church Meadow, Oxford, England. The footpath runs between The Meadow Building of Christ Church at the junction with Broad Walk to the north and the River Thames near Folly Bridge to the south.
~1820 ftNW
Church
Grove Walk, Oxford
9 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.
~1450 ftNW
Hiking, Hiking trail, Reportedly haunted
Dead Man's Walk, Oxford
7 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.
~800 ftNE
Park
The Plain, Oxford
4 min walk • The Plain is an important junction, now a roundabout constructed in 1950, just east of Magdalen Bridge in Oxford, England. To the east and southeast are St Clement's, Cowley Road and Iffley Road. Magdalen College School is to the south.
~1830 ftNW
Park
Radcliffe Quadrangle, Oxford
9 min walk • The Radcliffe Quadrangle is the second quadrangle of University College, Oxford, England. The buildings have been Grade I listed since 1954.
~1340 ftW
Park
Christ Church Meadow, Oxford
7 min walk • Christ Church Meadow is a flood-meadow and popular walking and picnic spot in Oxford, England. Roughly triangular in shape, it is bounded by the River Thames, the River Cherwell, and Christ Church. The meadow provides access to many of the college boat houses which are on an island at the confluence of the two rivers.

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Which popular attractions are close to St Hilda's College?

Nearby attractions include The Plain, Oxford (4 min walk), Magdalen Bridge, Oxford (5 min walk), University of Oxford Botanic Garden, Oxford (5 min walk), Magdalen Tower, Oxford (7 min walk).

How to get to St Hilda's College by public transport?

The nearest stations to St Hilda's College:

Bus

The Plain • Lines: 10, 3A, 5A (5 min walk)
St Clements Street • Lines: Lhr, Tube, X90 (7 min walk)

Train

Oxford (28 min walk)