Oriel Square, Oxford

Name: Oriel Square
Address: Oxford, United Kingdom

#222 among attractions in Oxford

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Oriel Square, formerly known as Canterbury Square, is a square in central Oxford, England, located south of the High Street. The name was changed after the Second World War at the request of Oriel College which maintained that the square had originally been known as Oriel Square. ()

Coordinates: 51°45'4"N, 1°15'15"W

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HolywellOxford United Kingdom

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Oriel Square – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Turl Street, University Church of St Mary the Virgin, Christ Church Cathedral, Tom Quad.

~570 ftNW
Street, Shopping, Shopping district
Turl Street, Oxford
3 min walk • Nestled in the heart of the historic city of Oxford, Turl Street is a charming and vibrant shopping district that offers a unique blend of traditional and contemporary retail experiences. This narrow, cobblestoned street is lined with an eclectic array of independent...
~590 ftN
Church
University Church of St Mary the Virgin, Oxford
3 min walk • The University Church of St Mary the Virgin stands as a historic and spiritual beacon in the heart of Oxford, United Kingdom. This venerable church is not only a place of worship but also an integral part of the University of Oxford's history, serving as the...
~470 ftS
12th-century cathedral of famous college
Christ Church Cathedral, Oxford
3 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...
~520 ftSW
Park
Tom Quad, Oxford
3 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...
~420 ftSW
Universities and schools, Sacred and religious sites, Historical place
Christ Church, Oxford
3 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.
~330 ftE
Church
Grove Walk, Oxford
2 min walk • Grove Walk is a short historic leafy walkway running north–south in central Oxford, England, situated on land between Merton College to the east and Corpus Christi College to the west. It provides one of the entrances to Christ Church Meadow from the north.
~200 ftSW
Museum, Art museum, Art gallery
Christ Church Picture Gallery, Oxford
1 min walk • Christ Church Picture Gallery is an art museum at Christ Church, one of the colleges of Oxford University in England. The gallery holds an important collection of about 300 Old Master paintings and nearly 2,000 drawings.
~470 ftNW
Church
St Columba's United Reformed Church, Oxford
3 min walk • St Columba's United Reformed Church is a congregation of the United Reformed Church in the centre of the city of Oxford. It is located on Alfred Street, off the High Street.
~630 ftNE
Monuments and statues
Shelley Memorial, Oxford
4 min walk • The Shelley Memorial is a memorial to the English poet Percy Bysshe Shelley at University College, Oxford, England, the college that he briefly attended and from which he was expelled for writing the 1811 pamphlet "The Necessity of Atheism".
~430 ftN
Shopping, Art shops, Bookshop
Sanders of Oxford, Oxford
3 min walk • Sanders of Oxford is an antique print shop situated on the High Street of the city of Oxford, England. Although stores trading in prints were once common in the country, there are now only a handful left, Sanders being one of the largest and longest running outside London.
~560 ftNW
Church, Baroque architecture
All Saints Church, Oxford
3 min walk • All Saints Church is a former church on the north side of the High Street in central Oxford, England, on the corner of Turl Street. It is now the library of Lincoln College. This former church is Grade I listed.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Oriel Square?

Nearby attractions include Christ Church Picture Gallery, Oxford (1 min walk), Christ Church Library, Oxford (1 min walk), Peckwater Quadrangle, Oxford (2 min walk), Oriel College, Oxford (2 min walk).

How to get to Oriel Square by public transport?

The nearest stations to Oriel Square:

Bus

Turl Street • Lines: 280, 3A, U1 (3 min walk)
High Street • Lines: 5A (4 min walk)

Train

Oxford (18 min walk)