Osney, Oxford

Name: Osney
Address: Oxford, United Kingdom

#264 among attractions in Oxford

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Osney or Osney Island is a riverside community in the west of the city of Oxford, England. In modern times the name is applied to a community also known as Osney Town astride Botley Road, just west of the city's main railway station, on an island surrounded by the River Thames, Osney Ditch and another backwater connecting the Thames to Osney Ditch. ()

Coordinates: 51°45'7"N, 1°16'26"W

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Jericho and OsneyOxford United Kingdom

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

Nearby attractions include: Hythe Bridge Street, Oxford Castle, Osney Mill Marina, St Barnabas Church.

~1960 ftE
Shopping, Shopping district
Hythe Bridge Street, Oxford
10 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Oxford, United Kingdom, Hythe Bridge Street emerges as a charming and vibrant shopping district that beckons visitors and locals alike. This quaint street, lined with an eclectic mix of shops, offers an intimate shopping experience that stands...
0.5 miE
Part-ruined Norman castle
Oxford Castle, Oxford
12 min walk • Oxford Castle stands as a historical fortress in the heart of Oxford, United Kingdom. With a history dating back to the Norman conquest of England, the castle has been an integral part of the city's landscape since its construction in 1071.
~870 ftSE
Sailing, Marina
Osney Mill Marina, Oxford
5 min walk • Nestled on the tranquil waters of the River Thames, Osney Mill Marina is a charming haven for boating enthusiasts in the heart of Oxford, United Kingdom. This picturesque marina is a stone's throw from the historic city center, offering a peaceful retreat from the...
0.5 miNE
Church
St Barnabas Church, Oxford
12 min walk • St Barnabas Church stands as a beacon of faith and history in the bustling city of Oxford, United Kingdom. This Anglican church, nestled in the heart of the city, has been serving the local community since its consecration in the 19th century.
~1870 ftE
Street, Shopping, Shopping district
Park End Street, Oxford
10 min walk • Park End Street in Oxford is not just an ordinary street – it's the bustling commercial heart of the city, vibrant with life both day and night. This lively shopping district is a favorite shopping destination for locals, Oxford University students, and tourists from...
0.4 miE
Bridge
Hythe Bridge, Oxford
11 min walk • Hythe Bridge is a Victorian flat cast iron beamed bridge on Hythe Bridge Street in the west of central Oxford, England. It spans the Castle Mill Stream, a backwater of the River Thames. Hythe Bridge forms part of the main arterial route west of Oxford. It lies on the A4144, which continues west as the Botley Road.
~1530 ftNE
Monastery
Rewley Abbey, Oxford
8 min walk • The Cistercian Abbey of Rewley was an Abbey in Oxford, England. It was founded in the 13th century by Edmund, 2nd Earl of Cornwall.
~210 ftW
Church, Gothic Revival architecture, Gothic architecture
St Frideswide's Church, Oxford
2 min walk • St Frideswide's Church is a Church of England church on the south side of the Botley Road in New Osney, west Oxford, England. The church is in a district originally part of the parish of St Thomas the Martyr.
~1350 ftE
Square
Frideswide Square, Oxford
7 min walk • Frideswide Square is a square to the west of central Oxford, England. The square is named after the patron saint of Oxford, St Frideswide. The "square" is actually more of a tapered rectangle in shape.
~1270 ftE
Church
St Thomas the Martyr's Church, Oxford
7 min walk • St Thomas the Martyr's is a Church of England parish church of the Anglo-Catholic tradition, in Oxford, England, near Oxford railway station in Osney. It is located between Becket Street to the west and Hollybush Row to the east, with St Thomas Street opposite.
~330 ftNE
Bridge
Osney Bridge, Oxford
2 min walk • Osney Bridge is a road bridge across the River Thames in Oxford, England, built in 1888 to replace a stone bridge which collapsed in 1885. It carries the Botley Road from Botley into Oxford. The Thames Path crosses the river on this bridge, just above Osney Lock.

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Which popular attractions are close to Osney?

Nearby attractions include St Frideswide's Church, Oxford (2 min walk), Osney Bridge, Oxford (2 min walk), Ferry Hinksey Road, Oxford (4 min walk), Osney Mill Marina, Oxford (5 min walk).

How to get to Osney by public transport?

The nearest stations to Osney:

Bus

Osney Island • Lines: 4, 4A, 4B, 4C, S1, U1 (1 min walk)
Binsey Lane • Lines: 4, 4A, 4B, 4C, S1, U1 (7 min walk)

Train

Oxford (6 min walk)