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.
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.
Oxford Castle
Embark on an entertaining journey through this medieval castle. Learn about its dark past and listen to tales of murder and crime.
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.
Ashmolean Museum
The world’s oldest public museum is home to a fascinating collection of global curios and priceless works of art.
Things to do
Oxford Castle and Prison: Guided Tour
Cotswolds Villages Full-Day Small-Group Tour from Oxford
Oxford: Bus Transfer to/from London Gatwick Airport
Top hotels in Summertown
easyhotel Oxford
Exceptionally clean and well maintained room, functional albeit only a bed - no chair, table, kettle tea/coffee etc. Convenient parking on site but extra £15 per night. Fair room rate / value.
Reviewed on 19 Dec 2025
The Galaxie
Pleasant stay.
Reviewed on 30 Nov 2025
OYO Lonsdale Guest House
The check in and lovely double room
Reviewed on 17 Dec 2025
Noa Residence
It was good
Reviewed on 28 Sept 2025
Leonardo Royal Hotel Oxford
Spotless hotel Excellent
Reviewed on 17 Dec 2025
voco Oxford Spires by IHG
Warm welcome at reception Clean room Great view Meals lovely
Reviewed on 21 Dec 2025
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.
Wolvercote
When in Wolvercote, you can plan a visit to Port Meadow and Oxford University Museum of Natural History, 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.
West Oxford
If you're spending some time in West Oxford, Thames Path and Thames River are top sights worth seeing.
