Visit Christ Church Oxford

Cost:

FREE per person

Duration:

1h

About this experience

Christ Church Meadow is a flood-meadow and popular walking and picnic spot in Oxford, England.[1]


Roughly triangular in shape, it is bounded by the River Thames (the stretch through Oxford being known as "The Isis"), the River Cherwell, and Christ Church. The meadow provides access to many of the college boathouses, which are on an island at the confluence of the two rivers. The lower sections of the meadow, close to the Thames, are grazed by cattle (including Longhorn cows[2]) while the upper sections have sports fields. Broad Walk is at the northern edge with Merton Field to the north and Merton College, dominated by the tower of Merton College Chapel, beyond that.





Christ Church Meadow, Oxford is located in Oxford city centre

Christ Church Meadow, Oxford




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Map showing the northern part of Christ Church Meadow, which continues down to the River Isis



Christ Church Meadow is owned by Christ Church, and is thus the private property of the college; however, access is allowed during the day.