Sandfield Road, Oxford

Name: Sandfield Road
Address: Oxford, United Kingdom

#53 among attractions in Oxford

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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. ()

Elevation: 295 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 51°45'50"N, 1°13'23"W

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HeadingtonOxford United Kingdom

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Sandfield Road – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Ultimate Picture Palace, Oxford Spanish Civil War memorial, South Park, Headington Shark.

1.3 miSW
Nightlife, Cinema
Ultimate Picture Palace, Oxford
32 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...
1.1 miSW
Memorial
Oxford Spanish Civil War memorial, Oxford
28 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...
0.9 miS
Vast parkland for picnics and dog walks
South Park, Oxford
24 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.
0.5 miSE
Large sculpture and a popular photo op
Headington Shark, Oxford
14 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.
1 miSE
Park
Rock Edge, Oxford
27 min walk • Rock Edge is a 1.7-hectare geological Site of Special Scientific Interest in Oxford in Oxfordshire.
0.5 miE
Church
St Andrew's Church, Oxford
12 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.
1.2 miW
Bridge
Rainbow Bridge, Oxford
30 min walk • Rainbow Bridge is a curved footbridge over the River Cherwell in the University Parks, Oxford, England. The bridge is made of concrete with metal railings, in the shape of a rainbow, hence the name. The bridge was constructed in 1923–4, through a project for the unemployed.
0.8 miSW
Park
Headington Hill Park, Oxford
21 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.
~490 ftW
Church, J. R. R. Tolkien
St Anthony of Padua, Oxford
3 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.
1 miW
Park
New Marston Meadows, Oxford
27 min walk • New Marston Meadows is a 44.7-hectare biological Site of Special Scientific Interest in Oxford in Oxfordshire. These meadows in the floodplain of the River Cherwell are traditionally managed for hay or by grazing.
0.9 miSW
Park
Mesopotamia, Oxford
23 min walk • Mesopotamia is a narrow ait that forms part of the University Parks in Oxford, England. It lies between the upper and lower levels of the River Cherwell which are partly interspersed with the Thames.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Sandfield Road?

Nearby attractions include St Anthony of Padua, Oxford (3 min walk), Jack Straw's Lane, Oxford (9 min walk), Pullens Lane, Oxford (10 min walk), St Andrew's Church, Oxford (12 min walk).

How to get to Sandfield Road by public transport?

The nearest stations to Sandfield Road:

Bus

Hospital Link Road • Lines: 10 (10 min walk)
Sandfield Road • Lines: U1 (13 min walk)