Wolvercote 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
Oxford: Guided Sightseeing River Cruise
Oxford Sightseeing River Cruise Along The University Regatta Course
City Sightseeing Oxford Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour & Optional Carfax Tower
Oxford: Sightseeing River Cruise with Afternoon Tea
Oxford: Bus Transfer to/from London Gatwick Airport
Top hotels in Wolvercote
Leonardo Royal Hotel Oxford
Clean, comfortable room, very helpful staff. Massive breakfast buffet. Easy access by public transport.
Reviewed on 16 Nov 2025
Oxford Belfry Hotel & Spa
Bathroom was a little tired looking- couldn’t shut the door without slamming it due to catch not working. Bedroom very dark, a few dim lights but no means of improving lighting to play a board game at the desk. Otherwise an ideal hotel for our trip.
Reviewed on 20 Nov 2025
Malmaison Oxford
Good location.
Reviewed on 17 Nov 2025
The Store
The staff members were lovely and super helpful. The facilities and rooms were spotless and superb! Will stay again.
Reviewed on 12 Nov 2025
Ramada by Wyndham Oxford
Needs a light over the dressing table. Very comfortable bed and pillows Good value for money.
Reviewed on 21 Nov 2025
Courtyard by Marriott Oxford City Centre
The room was clean, the staff was friendly and helpful.
Reviewed on 19 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Wolvercote
Summertown
The bars and gardens are a few reasons travellers visit Summertown. Though there aren't many top sights in the neighbourhood, you can visit Oxford University Museum of Natural History and Ashmolean Museum, a few notable attractions nearby.
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.
Jericho
Jericho might not have many top sights, but Oxford Playhouse and Ashmolean Museum are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
West Oxford
If you're spending some time in West Oxford, Thames Path and Thames River are top sights worth seeing.
New Marston
While New Marston isn't home to many top sights, Oxford University Museum of Natural History and Rhodes House are some notable places to visit nearby.
Botley
The restaurants and gardens are a few reasons travellers visit Botley. Though there aren't many top sights in the neighbourhood, you can visit Oxford Castle and Oxford Playhouse, a few notable attractions nearby.
Wolvercote Travel Guide
- Blenheim Palace
- Bicester Village
- Thames River
- John Radcliffe Hospital
- Oxford Castle
- Cotswold Wildlife Park and Gardens
- Christ Church College
- Bodleian Library
- Waddesdon Manor
- Oxford University Museum of Natural History
- Ashmolean Museum
- Kassam Stadium
- Broughton Castle
- Hook Norton Brewery
- Carfax Tower
- Christ Church Cathedral
