Somerville College Library, Oxford

Name: Somerville College Library
Address: Oxford, United Kingdom

#157 among attractions in Oxford

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Somerville College Library is the college library of Somerville College, one of the 38 colleges of the University of Oxford. The library is one of the largest college libraries at the University of Oxford and has achieved 100% student satisfaction in several annual surveys. ()

Coordinates: 51°45'34"N, 1°15'47"W

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North OxfordOxford United Kingdom

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Day trips

Somerville College Library – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Walton Street, Little Clarendon Street, Phoenix Picturehouse, Oxford Oratory.

~370 ftSW
Shopping, Shopping district
Walton Street, Oxford
2 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Oxford, United Kingdom, Walton Street is a bustling shopping district renowned for its unique blend of independent boutiques, artisanal shops, and cozy cafes. This charming street offers a refreshing departure from the typical high-street...
~430 ftSE
Street, Shopping, Shopping district
Little Clarendon Street, Oxford
3 min walk • Tucked away in the heart of Oxford, Little Clarendon Street is a charming and vibrant shopping district that captures the essence of the city's unique blend of historic character and contemporary living. Known affectionately by locals as "Little Clary," this quaint...
~900 ftW
Nightlife, Cinema
Phoenix Picturehouse, Oxford
5 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Oxford, the Phoenix Picturehouse stands as a beacon for cinephiles and casual moviegoers alike, offering a unique cinematic experience that transcends the mainstream multiplex offerings. This cherished cinema, with its rich history, has been a...
~300 ftE
Church, Gothic Revival architecture, Historical place
Oxford Oratory, Oxford
2 min walk • The Oxford Oratory Church of St Aloysius Gonzaga is the Catholic parish church for the centre of Oxford, England. It is located at 25 Woodstock Road, next to Somerville College. The church is served by the Congregation of the Oratory.
~600 ftE
Church
St Giles' Church, Oxford
3 min walk • St. Giles' Church is a church in North Oxford, England. It is at the northern end of the wide thoroughfare of St Giles', at the point where it meets Woodstock Road and Banbury Road.
~1000 ftSE
Universities and schools
Oxford Internet Institute, Oxford
5 min walk • The Oxford Internet Institute is a multi-disciplinary department of social and computer science dedicated to the study of information, communication, and technology, and is part of the Social Sciences Division of the University of Oxford, England.
~550 ftN
Observatories and planetariums
Radcliffe Observatory, Oxford
3 min walk • Radcliffe Observatory was the astronomical observatory of the University of Oxford from 1773 until 1934, when the Radcliffe Trustees sold it and built a new observatory in Pretoria, South Africa. It is a Grade I listed building.
~610 ftS
Square, Park
Wellington Square, Oxford
3 min walk • Wellington Square is a garden square in central Oxford, England, a continuation northwards of St John Street. In the centre of the square is a small park, Wellington Square Gardens, owned by the University of Oxford.
~960 ftSE
Park, C. S. Lewis
St Giles', Oxford
5 min walk • St Giles' is a wide boulevard leading north from the centre of Oxford, England. At its northern end, the road divides into Woodstock Road to the left and Banbury Road to the right, both major roads through North Oxford. At the southern end, the road continues as Magdalen Street at the junction with Beaumont Street to the west.
~820 ftW
Nightlife
Jericho Tavern, Oxford
4 min walk • The Jericho Tavern is a music venue and pub in the Jericho area of Oxford, England, at 56 Walton Street. In the late 1980s and early 1990s it was an important part of the music scene which spawned Ride, Radiohead, and Supergrass.
~360 ftW
Nightlife, Cafe, Restaurant
Freud, Oxford
2 min walk • Freud is a café-bar in a Victorian former church building at 119 Walton Street in Jericho, Oxford, England. The Freud café is located opposite Great Clarendon Street and the Oxford University Press is also opposite to the south.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Somerville College Library?

Nearby attractions include Somerville College, Oxford (1 min walk), Oxford Oratory, Oxford (2 min walk), Little Clarendon Street, Oxford (3 min walk), Radcliffe Observatory, Oxford (3 min walk).

How to get to Somerville College Library by public transport?

The nearest stations to Somerville College Library:

Bus

Plantation Road • Lines: 35, 853 (8 min walk)
St Giles • Lines: 853 (8 min walk)

Train

Oxford (13 min walk)