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Oxford

Oxford is a city in West Berkshire district, West Berkshire, United Kingdom of about 171,380 people. Within 50 km by road there are 178 places to visit: 55 churches, 42 forts & heritage and 22 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Lincoln College Library, St Aldate's Church and St Peter's Chapel.

51.7522° N, 1.2560° WPop. 171,380

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Within 30 km83 places
Within 50 km178
Must-see300
Notable0
Best timeOctober to February

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The 3 places worth the trip

Lincoln College Library, church near Oxford
Must-see

Lincoln College Library

Church · 1 km

St Aldate's Church, church near Oxford
Must-see

St Aldate's Church

Church · 1 km

St Peter's Chapel, church near Oxford
Must-see

St Peter's Chapel

Church · 1 km

Places near Oxford by type

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One day from Oxford

5 stops, one loop, back by 2:20 pm

33 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Oxford
  2. Headington Sharkviewpoint · 1 hrs
  3. Wheatley Windmillheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  4. St Mary the Virginchurch · 30 min
  5. Cumnor Hurst Community Woodlandviewpoint · 1 hrs
  6. Seacourt Deserted Medieval Villageheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  7. Back in Oxford
Today’s loopOxfordStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Oxford?

Lincoln College Library (church, about 1 km), St Aldate's Church (church, about 1 km), St Peter's Chapel (church, about 1 km), St Ebbe's Church (church, about 1 km), St Mary Magdalen (church, about 1 km), Wesley Memorial Church (monument, about 1 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Oxford?

178 places on Spotwander: 55 churches, 42 forts & heritage, 22 wildlife, forests & gardens, 17 museums, 12 parks.

Which is the nearest church to Oxford?

Lincoln College Library, about 1 km by road; St Aldate's Church (0 km) is next.

Which is the nearest fort to Oxford?

City Wall, about 1 km by road; Beaumont Palace (1 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Oxford?

Start in Oxford, visit Headington Shark, then Wheatley Windmill, then St Mary the Virgin, then Cumnor Hurst Community Woodland, then Seacourt Deserted Medieval Village, and drive back — about 33 km by road in all.