Summertown Travel Guide
Oxford
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Popular places to visit
University of Oxford
Enjoy the student vibe when you visit University of Oxford during your travels in Oxford. Experience the area's museums and theatre scene.
New Theatre Oxford
Enjoy a show at New Theatre Oxford, a theatre with a story to tell in Oxford. Experience the area's museums and theatre scene.
Oxford Castle
Embark on an entertaining journey through this medieval castle. Learn about its dark past and listen to tales of murder and crime.
Christ Church College
Enjoy the student vibe when you visit Christ Church College during your trip to Oxford. While you're in the area, stroll along the riverfront.
Bodleian Library
Sign up for a tour to get a closer look at the priceless gems in one of the oldest libraries in the world.
Oxford University Museum of Natural History
Gaze up at towering Oxfordshire dinosaur skeletons, see a colony of swifts in a tower and study the preserved model of the extinct dodo.
Things to do
City Sightseeing Oxford Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour & Optional Carfax Tower
Trip to Shakespeare’s Stratford, Warwick Castle, Cotswolds & Oxford
'His Dark Materials’ Self-Guided Tour: A Guide to Lyra’s Oxford
Warwick Castle, Shakespeare's England, Oxford & Cotswolds Tour from London
Blenheim Palace Day Trip from London with Admission
Top hotels in Summertown
easyhotel Oxford
Clean room Easy check in
Reviewed on 4 May 2026
The Galaxie
Mollie's Oxford
Easy check in, staff were super helpful. Room was a great size, clean and nice and bright. Struggled to get the app to connect to my Expedia booking to control all the mod-cons but it wasn't critical - I could still use the TV remote the old fashioned way! Really enjoyed our stay here as an overnight ...
Reviewed on 4 May 2026
Cotswolds Hotel & Spa
Breakfast was excellent. Parking easy, room good but lots of stairs
Reviewed on 8 May 2026
Oxford Belfry Hotel & Spa
Staff were fantastic. Emma on reception and Ali on breakfast brilliant
Reviewed on 9 May 2026
Malmaison Oxford
Decent continental breakfast with good hot item alternatives. Very friendly and helpful staff. Unique environment.
Reviewed on 28 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Summertown
North Oxford
While North Oxford isn't home to many top sights, Oxford University Museum of Natural History and Ashmolean Museum are some notable places to visit nearby.
Old Marston
While there might not be top attractions in Old Marston, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Oxford University Museum of Natural History and Bridge of Sighs.
Wolvercote
When in Wolvercote, you can plan a visit to St Margaret of Antioch, Binsey and Port Meadow, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Jericho
Jericho might not have many top sights, but Oxford Playhouse and Ashmolean Museum are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
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.
Oxford City Centre
Museums, historical sites and theatres are some highlights of Oxford City Centre. Make a stop by Covered Market or New Theatre Oxford while you're exploring.
