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Folly Bridge, Oxford

#46 among attractions in Oxford

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Folly Bridge, Oxford

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Opened: 1827 (197 years ago)Height: 10 ftCoordinates: 51°44'45"N, 1°15'23"W
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Hinksey ParkOxford United Kingdom

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Folly Bridge – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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

  • christ church cathedral oxford~1540 ftN
    12th-century cathedral of famous college

    Christ Church Cathedral, Oxford

    8 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...

  • broad walk oxford~1520 ftNE
    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...

  • tom quad oxford~1610 ftN
    Park

    Tom Quad, Oxford

    8 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...

  • bate collection of musical instruments oxford~1060 ftN
    Museum, Specialty museum

    Bate Collection of Musical Instruments, Oxford

    6 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...

  • oxford university catholic chaplaincy~1180 ftN
    Church

    Oxford University Catholic Chaplaincy, Oxford

    6 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...

  • tom tower oxford~1500 ftN
    Observation decks and towers, Quad, Tower

    Tom Tower, Oxford

    8 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.

  • the story museum oxford~1780 ftN
    Museum, Specialty museum

    The Story Museum, Oxford

    9 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.

  • christ church oxford~1620 ftN
    Universities and schools, Sacred and religious sites, Historical place

    Christ Church, Oxford

    8 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.

  • poplar walk oxford~790 ftNE
    Hiking, Hiking trail

    Poplar Walk, Oxford

    4 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.

  • war memorial garden oxford~1130 ftN
    Memorial, Garden, Park

    War Memorial Garden, Oxford

    6 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.

  • oxford river cruises~150 ftN
    51°44'47"N • 1°15'23"W

    Oxford River Cruises, Oxford

    1 min walk • River cruise, Boat tours, Outdoor activities

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Folly Bridge?

Nearby attractions include Oxford River Cruises, Oxford (1 min walk), Grandpont, Oxford (3 min walk), Bate Collection of Musical Instruments, Oxford (6 min walk), War Memorial Garden, Oxford (6 min walk).

How to get to Folly Bridge by public transport?

The nearest stations to Folly Bridge:

Bus
  • Whitehouse Road • Lines: S8, X3, X39, X40 (4 min walk)
  • Police Station • Lines: X39, X40 (4 min walk)

Train
  • Oxford (20 min walk)

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