Osney Abbey, Oxford

#215 among attractions in Oxford

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Osney Abbey or Oseney Abbey, later Osney Cathedral, was a house of Augustinian canons at Osney in Oxfordshire. The site is south of the modern Botley Road, down Mill Street by Osney Cemetery, next to the railway line just south of Oxford station. It was founded as a priory in 1129, becoming an abbey around 1154. It was dissolved in 1539 but was created a cathedral, the last abbot Robert King becoming the first Bishop of Oxford. The see was transferred to the new foundation of Christ Church in 1545 and the building fell into ruin. It was one of the four renowned monastic houses of medieval Oxford, along with St Frideswide's Priory, Rewley and Godstow. ()

Coordinates: 51°44'59"N, 1°16'12"W

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Jericho and OsneyOxford United Kingdom

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

Nearby attractions include: Hythe Bridge Street, Westgate, Oxford Castle, Osney Mill Marina.

~1670 ftNE
Shopping, Shopping district
Hythe Bridge Street, Oxford
9 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...
0.4 miE
Shopping, Shopping centre
Westgate, Oxford
11 min walk • Nestled in the heart of the historic city of Oxford, Westgate is a premier shopping destination that offers an array of retail experiences to both local residents and visitors from around the globe. This expansive shopping centre, which underwent a major redevelopment...
~1810 ftNE
Part-ruined Norman castle
Oxford Castle, Oxford
9 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.
~440 ftW
Sailing, Marina
Osney Mill Marina, Oxford
3 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...
~1470 ftNE
Street, Shopping, Shopping district
Park End Street, Oxford
8 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...
~1780 ftNE
Bridge
Hythe Bridge, Oxford
9 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.
~1720 ftN
Monastery
Rewley Abbey, Oxford
9 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.
~1430 ftNW
Church, Gothic Revival architecture, Gothic architecture
St Frideswide's Church, Oxford
7 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.
~1210 ftN
Square
Frideswide Square, Oxford
6 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.
~850 ftNE
Church
St Thomas the Martyr's Church, Oxford
5 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.
~1300 ftNW
Bridge
Osney Bridge, Oxford
7 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.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Osney Abbey?

Nearby attractions include Osney Cemetery, Oxford (1 min walk), Mill Street, Oxford (1 min walk), Osney Mill Marina, Oxford (3 min walk), St Thomas the Martyr's Church, Oxford (5 min walk).

How to get to Osney Abbey by public transport?

The nearest stations to Osney Abbey:

Train

Oxford (7 min walk)

Bus

Osney Island • Lines: 4, 4A, 4B, 4C, S1, U1 (7 min walk)
Park End Street • Lines: 280, 4, 4A, 4B, 4C, X3 (8 min walk)