Lye Valley 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
'His Dark Materials’ Self-Guided Tour: A Guide to Lyra’s Oxford
Blenheim Palace Day Trip from London with Admission
The Cotswolds and Blenheim Palace Tour
Blenheim Palace Admission Ticket
Oxford Walking Tour with Audioguide on your Smartphone
Top hotels in Lye Valley
Oxford Belfry Hotel & Spa
Good hotel, definitely need a car. Rooms are nice, ours was a little warm, unsure if air-conditioning was available. We were very fortunate and had a free upgrade - big room, clean, good bathroom also clean. Bar and restaurant are both nice - food at both is very good - although drinks prices are ...
Reviewed on 4 May 2026
Linton Lodge Hotel, BW Signature Collection
We went to Oxford for a weekend and stayed at Linton lodge. We were very happy with our stay and the breakfast was great. A lovely 15min walk into the city centre with beautiful scenery. The room was slightly dusty and in need of a bit of paint :)
Reviewed on 3 May 2026
easyhotel Oxford
Clean room Easy check in
Reviewed on 4 May 2026
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
Malmaison Oxford
Decent continental breakfast with good hot item alternatives. Very friendly and helpful staff. Unique environment.
Reviewed on 28 Apr 2026
Leonardo Royal Hotel Oxford
Clean room
Reviewed on 2 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Lye Valley
Wood Farm
When in Wood Farm, you can plan a visit to Iffley Road Track and Temple Cowley Pools, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Cowley
While visiting Cowley, you might make a stop by sights like Temple Cowley Pools and Southfield Golf Club.
Headington
You'll enjoy the bars and live music in Headington. You might want to make time for a stop at Exciting Game or Headington Shark.
East Oxford
While visiting East Oxford, you might make a stop by sights like Iffley Road Track and Thames River.
Rose Hill
Rose Hill might not have many top sights, but Temple Cowley Pools and Kassam Stadium are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
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.
