Summertown Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Summertown
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 Summertown Hotel Deals
easyhotel Oxford
vERY CLEAN AS ALWAYS
Reviewed on 28 Nov 2025
The Galaxie
Pleasant stay.
Reviewed on 30 Nov 2025
OYO Lina Guest House
The hosts were friendly and very helpful. The room was spacious and had several mirrors which was great for three women trying to get ready at the same time. I would highly recommend this guest house.
Reviewed on 23 Nov 2025
OYO Lonsdale Guest House
The room and facilities were clean and comfortable, the additional
Reviewed on 3 Dec 2025
Oxford Belfry Hotel & Spa
Such a caring reception team. Everything was immaculate
Reviewed on 24 Nov 2025
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
Other neighbourhoods around Summertown
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.
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.
Wolvercote
When in Wolvercote, you can plan a visit to St Margaret of Antioch, Binsey and Port Meadow, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Jericho
Jericho might not have many top sights, but Oxford Playhouse and Ashmolean Museum are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Oxford City Centre
Museums, historical sites and theatres are some highlights of Oxford City Centre. Make a stop by Covered Market or New Theatre Oxford while you're exploring.
West Oxford
If you're spending some time in West Oxford, Thames Path and Thames River are top sights worth seeing.
