Grandpont, Oxford

#141 among attractions in Oxford

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Grandpont is a mainly residential area in south Oxford. It is west of Abingdon Road, and consists mainly of narrow streets that run at right angles to the main road, with terraced late-Victorian and Edwardian houses. ()

Elevation: 194 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 51°44'43"N, 1°15'31"W

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Hinksey ParkOxford United Kingdom

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

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

~1920 ftNE
12th-century cathedral of famous college
Christ Church Cathedral, Oxford
10 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...
0.4 miNE
Hiking, Hiking trail
Broad Walk, Oxford
10 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...
~1930 ftN
Park
Tom Quad, Oxford
10 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...
~1390 ftNE
Museum, Specialty museum
Bate Collection of Musical Instruments, Oxford
7 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...
~1430 ftN
Church
Oxford University Catholic Chaplaincy, Oxford
7 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...
~560 ftNE
Bridge
Folly Bridge, Oxford
3 min walk • Folly Bridge is an iconic structure that spans the River Thames in the historic city of Oxford, United Kingdom. This stone bridge, which dates back to the early 19th century, serves as a gateway to the city's southern reaches and is a point of passage for both locals...
~1770 ftN
Observation decks and towers, Quad, Tower
Tom Tower, Oxford
9 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.
~1980 ftN
Museum, Specialty museum
The Story Museum, Oxford
10 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.
~1980 ftN
Universities and schools, Sacred and religious sites, Historical place
Christ Church, Oxford
10 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.
~1300 ftNE
Hiking, Hiking trail
Poplar Walk, Oxford
7 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.
0.4 miN
Museum, Art museum, Art gallery
Modern Art Oxford, Oxford
10 min walk • Modern Art Oxford is an art gallery established in 1965 in Oxford, England. From 1965 to 2002, it was called The Museum of Modern Art, Oxford. The gallery presents exhibitions of modern and contemporary art.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Grandpont?

Nearby attractions include Folly Bridge, Oxford (3 min walk), Oxford River Cruises, Oxford (3 min walk), Grandpont Bridge, Oxford (5 min walk), Gasworks Bridge, Oxford (6 min walk).

How to get to Grandpont by public transport?

The nearest stations to Grandpont:

Bus

Whitehouse Road • Lines: S8, X3, X39, X40 (4 min walk)
Police Station • Lines: X39, X40 (6 min walk)

Train

Oxford (19 min walk)