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
Trip to Shakespeare’s Stratford, Warwick Castle, Cotswolds & Oxford
Oxford Walking Tour - Discover its University and Traditions
Cotswolds Villages Full-Day Small-Group Tour from Oxford
Oxford: MINI Factory Tour – Go Behind the Scenes
Top hotels in Wolvercote
Leonardo Royal Hotel Oxford
Room was lovely, plenty of space and very clean. Breakfast had a good selection and all staff were very helpful and polite.
Reviewed on 14 Jan 2026
Malmaison Oxford
Great location and a great hotel
Reviewed on 13 Jan 2026
Oxford Belfry Hotel & Spa
Spacious, clean room
Reviewed on 3 Jan 2026
Cotswolds Hotel & Spa
Perfect stay! Even upgraded us for free!
Reviewed on 18 Jan 2026
The Store
Roof top bar was great for cocktails, coffee very nice in the lobby bar. Room was great.
Reviewed on 17 Jan 2026
Courtyard by Marriott Oxford City Centre
We arrived early and the night porter was extremely helpful and sorted a room for us. Great Hotel as always
Reviewed on 15 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Wolvercote
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.
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.
Jericho
Jericho might not have many top sights, but Oxford Playhouse and Ashmolean Museum are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
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.
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 Bridge of Sighs are some notable places to visit nearby.
