Old Bank Hotel
✓ Five-star hotel on Oxford's High Street with city landmark views
🏖️ 2.68 miles from Wolvercote Mill Stream (Poor water quality)
Oxford
Museums & Galleries · Oxford
Museum of Oxford
📍 OX1 1DZ
Photo: Tony Hisgett from Birmingham, UK (CC BY 2.0), via Wikimedia Commons
- Two galleries with collection items, video, audio and interactive displays
- Housed inside the Grade II listed Oxford Town Hall
- Special exhibitions exploring Oxford's history and communities
- Walking tours exploring Oxford's music venues and history
- Community and learning programmes for schools, families and older adults
The Museum of Oxford is the only museum dedicated to telling the story of Oxford and its people, housed inside the Grade II listed Oxford Town Hall in the centre of the city. Inside its two galleries, you'll find collection items, video, audio and interactive displays alongside special exhibitions, plus community and learning programmes, walking tours and venue hire. It suits history lovers, families, schools and anyone curious about Oxford's past, and is wheelchair accessible with step-free access. Open Monday to Saturday, 10am-5pm, with tickets bookable in advance or on the day. Based in Oxford, Oxfordshire, it's close to Oxford station just 0.6 miles away, with 45 bookable places to stay within 5 miles on BritStays.
Practical details
- Open
- Monday to Saturday, 10am-5pm
- Booking
- Book in advance or pay on the day; groups should book ahead
- Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible with step-free access and sensory resources
- Best for
- Locals and visitors interested in Oxford's history and communities
From the attraction's own website on 3 Oct 2026 — check before you travel.
Facilities
- ✓ Disabled Access
- ✓ Guided Tours
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George Street Hotel
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