Headington Travel Guide
Oxford
Visit Headington
Popular places to visit
John Radcliffe Hospital
If John Radcliffe Hospital is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Oxford.
Headington Shark
Learn about the local history of Oxford with a stop at Headington Shark. While you're in the area, stroll along the riverfront.
Oxford Brookes University
Enjoy the student vibe when you visit Oxford Brookes University during your travels in Oxford. While you're in the area, stroll along the riverfront.
Nuffield Health - The Manor Hospital Oxford
If Nuffield Health - The Manor Hospital Oxford is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Oxford.
Churchill Hospital
If Churchill Hospital is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Oxford.
Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre
If Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Oxford.
Things to do
'His Dark Materials’ Self-Guided Tour: A Guide to Lyra’s Oxford
The Cotswolds and Blenheim Palace Tour
Oxford Walking Tour with Audioguide on your Smartphone
Oxford Castle and Prison: Guided Tour
Top hotels in Headington
Red Mullions Guest House
Great stay
Reviewed on 4 Apr 2026
Mount Pleasant Hotel
Lots of shops nearby
Reviewed on 29 Mar 2026
Oxford Guest House
NA
Reviewed on 3 Apr 2026
Conifers Guest House
Very comfortable, clean and quiet room, with good location for Headington shops and restaurants, and very close to the East Oxford hospitals which can be difficult to get to with heavy traffic if you have an early appointment. We walked to the Jasmine and Olive restaurant excellent food about ten ...
Reviewed on 26 Mar 2026
Cotswolds Hotel & Spa
Small room, but very clean, every room has a balcony or terrace and staff are all friendly 😊
Reviewed on 7 Apr 2026
Linton Lodge Hotel, BW Signature Collection
Just what we needed, walking distance into the city, clean and sensibly priced
Reviewed on 24 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Headington
Wood Farm
When in Wood Farm, you can plan a visit to Oxford Greyhound Stadium and Iffley Road Track, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Northway
While Northway isn't home to many top sights, Oxford University Museum of Natural History and Bridge of Sighs are some notable places to visit nearby.
Lye Valley
While Lye Valley isn't home to many top sights, Oxford Greyhound Stadium and Iffley Road Track are some notable places to visit nearby.
New Marston
While New Marston isn't home to many top sights, Oxford University Museum of Natural History and Bridge of Sighs are some notable places to visit nearby.
Cowley
While visiting Cowley, you might make a stop by sights like Temple Cowley Pools and Southfield Golf Club.
East Oxford
While visiting East Oxford, you might make a stop by sights like Iffley Road Track and Thames River.
