Cowley
Oxford
Popular places to visit

University of Oxford
Take a campus tour or just explore the area of University of Oxford, during your travels in Oxford. Experience the area's museums and theater scene.

Christ Church College
Take a campus tour or just explore the area of 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

Harry Potter PUBLIC Tour + Self Guided Christ church Daily 12.45

Oxford: City and University Tour, including college entry

Windsor, Stonehenge & Oxford Private Chauffeured Experience

Extended: Oxford University & City Tour With Christ Church

CS Lewis & Tolkien Tour with Magdalen Entry Public tour 11.45am
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Other neighbourhoods around Cowley

Lye Valley
While Lye Valley might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Temple Cowley Pools and Headington Shark.

Wood Farm
While Wood Farm isn't home to many top sights, Headington Shark and Iffley Road Track are some notable places to visit nearby.
Iffley
While visiting Iffley, you might make a stop by sights like Thames Path and Thames River.
Littlemore
Littlemore is popular for its abundant dining options, and you can check out Kassam Stadium, a top attraction in the neighborhood.
Rose Hill
While Rose Hill isn't home to many top sights, Temple Cowley Pools and Kassam Stadium are some notable places to visit nearby.

East Oxford
If you're spending some time in East Oxford, Iffley Road Track and Thames River are top sights worth seeing.