Kennington 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.
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.
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
Cotswolds Villages Full-Day Small-Group Tour from Oxford
Oxford Harry Potter Film Locations Walking Tour by AlumniTM
Oxford Castle and Prison: Guided Tour
Harry Potter PUBLIC Tour + Self Guided Christ church Daily 12.45
Trip to Shakespeare’s Stratford, Warwick Castle, Cotswolds & Oxford
Top hotels in Kennington
Leonardo Royal Hotel Oxford
Bad wine stain on carpet and some on the bathroom door. I reported it to the receptionist they didn’t know about it.
Reviewed on 8 Dec 2025
Oxford Belfry Hotel & Spa
The few little problems we had were resolved immediately by the reception staff. The staff were all friendly and helpful.
Reviewed on 6 Dec 2025
Ramada by Wyndham Oxford
Lovely clean and Friendly staff
Reviewed on 10 Dec 2025
voco Oxford Spires by IHG
Hotel was fabulous, great room, lovely staff and such an easy walk into the centre of Oxford. Perfect for a two night stay. Super food in the restaurant too.
Reviewed on 11 Dec 2025
Malmaison Oxford
A very welcoming feel to this hotel, the staff were helpful and approachable. The room was clean but a few things missing from our particular room for it to be great. EG no area with a mirror in the room to get ready. Seems like it is just this room though and the team took the feedback. The food ...
Reviewed on 8 Dec 2025
The Store
An amazing hotel, the service was perfect and an unexpected upgrade really appreciated. Our room was lovely, beautiful and clean and the little extras (chocolate and champagne) really appreciated, (also don’t forget to look in the fridge which is ‘hidden’ in the wardrobe!) Bathroom was spacious and ...
Reviewed on 9 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Kennington
Sandford-on-Thames
Sandford-on-Thames is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Thames Path and Thames River while you're in town.
Rose Hill
Rose Hill might not have many top sights, but Kassam Stadium and Iffley Road Track are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Littlemore
Visitors highly recommend Littlemore for its abundant dining options, and you can make a stop by Kassam Stadium while you're in town.
Iffley
If you're spending some time in Iffley, Thames Path and Thames River are top sights worth seeing.
South Oxford
While visiting South Oxford, you might make a stop by sights like Thames Path and Thames River.
East Oxford
While visiting East Oxford, you might make a stop by sights like Iffley Road Track and Thames River.
