Lye Valley
Oxford
Visit Lye Valley
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.
Things to do
Oxford Castle and Prison: Guided Tour
Oxford University Walk & Punt Tour by AlumniTM & New College
Oxford University: Walking Tour By AlumniTM & New College
Warwick Castle, Shakespeare's England, Oxford & Cotswolds Tour from London
Full-Day Tour of Oxford & Cambridge with expert guide
Top hotels in Lye Valley
Leonardo Royal Hotel Oxford
awesome property, awesome staff, awesome gym, awesome breakfast sadly pool was broken we can compensated with free parking :).
Reviewed on 1 Jan 2026
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
Hotel was amazing, staff very friendly. It’s a must if staying in Oxford. Very central.
Reviewed on 29 Dec 2025
The Store
Room was spotless Staff welcoming Comfortable bed Great value
Reviewed on 20 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
Vanbrugh House Hotel
Would have given 5 stars but the bed was too hard for me and my husband. Really hurt my hips. Otherwise a great hotel. Location perfect. Room really nice. Would visit again
Reviewed on 28 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Lye Valley
Wood Farm
When in Wood Farm, you can plan a visit to Headington Shark and Iffley Road Track, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Cowley
While visiting Cowley, you might make a stop by sights like Temple Cowley Pools and Southfield Golf Club.
Headington
You'll enjoy the bars and live music in Headington. You might want to make time for a stop at Headington Shark or Exciting Game.
East Oxford
While visiting East Oxford, you might make a stop by sights like Iffley Road Track and Thames River.
Iffley
If you're spending some time in Iffley, Thames Path and Thames River are top sights worth seeing.
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.
