Mesopotamia, Oxford

Name: Mesopotamia
Address: Oxford, United Kingdom

#127 among attractions in Oxford

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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. The name Mesopotamia in Greek means "between the rivers", and is shared with an area between the Tigris and Euphrates rivers in present-day Iraq. ()

Elevation: 197 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 51°45'30"N, 1°14'29"W

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MarstonOxford United Kingdom

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

Nearby attractions include: St Peter-in-the-East, St Cross Church, Holywell Cemetery, Rainbow Bridge.

0.5 miSW
Church
St Peter-in-the-East, Oxford
13 min walk • Nestled within the heart of Oxford, St Peter-in-the-East stands as a remarkable testament to the city's rich ecclesiastical heritage. This historic church, dating back to the 12th century, is a fine example of Norman architecture with its intricate stone carvings...
~1650 ftSW
Church
St Cross Church, Oxford
8 min walk • St Cross Church is a former church, now a historic collections centre, in Oxford, England, to the northeast of the centre of the city. The church is on St Cross Road at the junction with Manor Road, just south of Holywell Manor. Also close by is Holywell Cemetery.
~1610 ftSW
Cemetery
Holywell Cemetery, Oxford
8 min walk • Holywell Cemetery is next to St Cross Church in Oxford, England. The cemetery is behind the church in St Cross Road, south of Holywell Manor on Manor Road and north of Longwall Street, in the parish of Holywell.
0.5 miNW
Bridge
Rainbow Bridge, Oxford
13 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.
0.4 miSE
Park
Headington Hill Park, Oxford
11 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.
0.5 miNW
Park
New Marston Meadows, Oxford
13 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.
0.4 miSW
Street
Longwall Street, Oxford
11 min walk • Longwall Street is a street in central Oxford, England. It runs for about 300 metres along the western flank of Magdalen College. A high, imposing 15th century stone wall separates the college from the street along its entire length. Behind part of the wall is the college's deer park.
0.5 miSW
Street
Holywell Street, Oxford
12 min walk • Holywell Street is a street in central Oxford, England. It runs east-west with Broad Street to the west and Longwall Street to the east. About halfway along, Mansfield Road adjoins to the north. New College dominates the south side of the street.
0.5 miSW
Street, Theater, Concerts and shows
Holywell Music Room, Oxford
12 min walk • Holywell Street is a street in central Oxford, England. It runs east-west with Broad Street to the west and Longwall Street to the east. About halfway along, Mansfield Road adjoins to the north. New College dominates the south side of the street.
0.5 miSW
Universities and schools
New College, Oxford
13 min walk • New College is one of the constituent colleges of the University of Oxford in the United Kingdom. The full name of the college, which was founded in 1379 by William of Wykeham, is The College of St Mary of Winchester in Oxford.
0.4 miS
Park
Addison's Walk, Oxford
12 min walk • Addison's Walk is a picturesque footpath around a small island in the River Cherwell in the grounds of Magdalen College, Oxford, England. There are good views of Magdalen Tower and Magdalen Bridge from along the walk.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Mesopotamia?

Nearby attractions include St Catherine's College, Oxford (5 min walk), Manor Road, Oxford (7 min walk), Bodleian Law Library, Oxford (8 min walk), Holywell Cemetery, Oxford (8 min walk).

How to get to Mesopotamia by public transport?

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Ferry road • Lines: X3 (7 min walk)
Clive Booth Hall • Lines: X3 (7 min walk)