Kennington Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Kennington
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.
Activities
Oxford Castle and Prison: Guided Tour
Oxford University: Walking Tour By AlumniTM & New College
Trip to Shakespeare’s Stratford, Warwick Castle, Cotswolds & Oxford
Warwick Castle, Shakespeare's England, Oxford & Cotswolds Tour from London
Our pick of the best Kennington Hotel Deals
Leonardo Royal Hotel Oxford
Everything was just perfect!
Reviewed on 28 Dec 2025
Oxford Belfry Hotel & Spa
We were very impressed by the exceptional friendly service and food. Would highly recommend.
Reviewed on 31 Dec 2025
Malmaison Oxford
Continental and cooked Breakfasts were both excellent. Room was comfortable with deep bath in ensuite.
Reviewed on 23 Dec 2025
The Store
Beautiful hotel, clean rooms, friendly and helpful staff.
Reviewed on 31 Dec 2025
voco Oxford Spires by IHG
The room was clean and comfortable. Staff were very courteous. Generous and varied breakfast.
Reviewed on 23 Dec 2025
Cotswolds Hotel & Spa
Room was on the small size but was nice to have beautiful views from the balcony. Location was ideal and the amenities were spot on. Food was great and ample parking facilities.
Reviewed on 28 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 Temple Cowley Pools and Kassam Stadium 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.
