Wolvercote Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Wolvercote
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: Guided Sightseeing River Cruise
Oxford Sightseeing River Cruise Along The University Regatta Course
Oxford: Alumni-led Walking Tour w/opt New College
Trip to Shakespeare’s Stratford, Warwick Castle, Cotswolds & Oxford
Our pick of the best Wolvercote Hotel Deals
Leonardo Royal Hotel Oxford
All was excellent. Room was spotless, all staff were very friendly, check in was very quick and efficient. Overall, I highly recommend this hotel.
Reviewed on 29 Nov 2025
Oxford Belfry Hotel & Spa
Such a caring reception team. Everything was immaculate
Reviewed on 24 Nov 2025
Malmaison Oxford
We enjoyed our stay—the hotel is in a great location and abounding in charm and unique character. The only downside was our heat would cut off after a few hours, so we would awake to a 17deg Celsius room. Other than that, we loved our time at MalMaison.
Reviewed on 3 Dec 2025
Ramada by Wyndham Oxford
Clean, comfortable and convenient! Breakfast was great too! Friendly staff. Perfect pit stop as an overnighter!
Reviewed on 28 Nov 2025
voco Oxford Spires by IHG
Great stay for shopping
Reviewed on 26 Nov 2025
The Store
Great room size, layout, and decor Comfy bed Dog friendly with great treat box Good amenities Great location Helpful and friendly staff
Reviewed on 1 Dec 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 Bridge of Sighs 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.
