Sandford-on-Thames Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Flood path along Sandford Lane
Flood path along Sandford Lane
Footbridge over the backwater at Sandford
Weir stream at Sandford.
Photo by Tom Stringer (Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0)
Sandford Lock on the River Thames in Oxfordshire. The flats were built on the site of Sandford Mill, a paper mill that closed in 1982.

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voco Oxford Thames by IHG

voco Oxford Thames by IHG

4 out of 5
Henley Road Oxford England
The price is AU$225 per night from 15 Mar to 16 Mar
AU$225
15 Mar - 16 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Oxford. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...
9/10 Wonderful! (998 reviews)
Good setting, good facilities, good staff, good value. Couldn't fault it.

Reviewed on 9 Feb 2026

voco Oxford Thames by IHG
Oxford Belfry Hotel & Spa

Oxford Belfry Hotel & Spa

4 out of 5
Milton Common Thame England
The price is AU$144 per night from 26 Mar to 27 Mar
AU$144
26 Mar - 27 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Thame. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,007 reviews)
Yes, the rooms were clean and the facilities were well-maintained.

Reviewed on 20 Feb 2026

Oxford Belfry Hotel & Spa
Malmaison Oxford

Malmaison Oxford

4 out of 5
3 Oxford Castle Oxford England
The price is AU$266 per night from 8 Mar to 9 Mar
AU$266
8 Mar - 9 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this boutique hotel in Oxford. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,013 reviews)
Great staying in cells

Reviewed on 21 Feb 2026

Malmaison Oxford
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Historic home with modern twist in central Oxford

Historic home with modern twist in central Oxford

Oxford England
Stay at this apartment in Oxford. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, laundry facilities and an in-room coffee maker. Popular attractions Modern Art Oxford and Tom Tower are located ...
8/10 Very Good! (10 reviews)
The property is centrally located a short 15-min walk from the train station and a 3-min walk from Christ Church College. They even left fresh milk in the fridge for tea.

Reviewed on 13 Oct 2025

Historic home with modern twist in central Oxford
Noa Residence

Noa Residence

3.5 out of 5
200 Woodstock Road Oxford England
Stay at this business-friendly apartment in Oxford. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Blenheim Palace and Port Meadow ...
7/10 Good! (38 reviews)
We booked a very well presented property with plenty of room. However, when we retuned around 8pm we discovered that the heating was not working. We had to call the accommodation provider who told us to move to the next room (which was smaller and not so nice). Weirdly on arrival the Noa Residence ...

Reviewed on 4 Dec 2025

Noa Residence
Beautiful central apartment with parking

Beautiful central apartment with parking

4.5 out of 5
Castle Mews Oxford England
Stay at this luxury apartment in Oxford. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and Netflix. Popular attractions Oxford Castle and New Theatre Oxford are located ...
Beautiful central apartment with parking
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University of Oxford

4.5/5(35 reviews)

Enjoy the student vibe when you visit University of Oxford during your travels in Oxford. Experience the area's museums and theatre scene.

University of Oxford
Bridge of sign with the Sheldonian theatre background - Oxford, UK

New Theatre Oxford

Enjoy a show at New Theatre Oxford, a theatre with a story to tell in Oxford. Experience the area's museums and theatre scene.

New Theatre Oxford
Oxford Castle Unlocked showing heritage elements and a castle

Oxford Castle

4.5/5(2 reviews)

Embark on an entertaining journey through this medieval castle. Learn about its dark past and listen to tales of murder and crime.

Oxford Castle
The Radcliffe Observatory Quarter, part of The University of Oxford in United Kingdom

John Radcliffe Hospital

3/5(1 review)

If John Radcliffe Hospital is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Oxford.

John Radcliffe Hospital
Tom tower at Oxford university

Christ Church College

4/5(23 reviews)

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.

Christ Church College
Bodleian Library showing heritage elements and heritage architecture

Bodleian Library

5/5(2 reviews)

Sign up for a tour to get a closer look at the priceless gems in one of the oldest libraries in the world.

Bodleian Library

Activities

Shared | Oxford University Punting Tour

Oxford University | Punting Tour

AU$49
per adult
Oxford University | Punting Tour
Luggage Storage in Oxford

Luggage Storage in Oxford

AU$13
per adult
Luggage Storage in Oxford
Shakespeare’s Stratford, Warwick Castle, Cotswolds & Oxford

Trip to Shakespeare’s Stratford, Warwick Castle, Cotswolds & Oxford

AU$166
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Trip to Shakespeare’s Stratford, Warwick Castle, Cotswolds & Oxford
Warwick Castle, Shakespeares England & Oxford with Admission

Warwick Castle, Shakespeare's England, Oxford & Cotswolds Tour from London

AU$154
per adult
86% of travellers recommend
Warwick Castle, Shakespeare's England, Oxford & Cotswolds Tour from London
Harry Potter Walking Tour of Oxford Including New College

Harry Potter Walking Tour of Oxford Including New College

AU$59
per adult
Harry Potter Walking Tour of Oxford Including New College
Oxford: Alumni-led Walking Tour w/opt New College

Oxford University: Walking Tour By AlumniTM & New College

AU$44
per adult
Oxford University: Walking Tour By AlumniTM & New College
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University Church of St Mary the Virgin showing heritage architecture, a church or cathedral and heritage elements

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