Summertown

Settlement in Oxfordshire Oxford

England

Summertown

Houses on Elsfield Way, Cutteslowe Credit: David Howard

Summertown is a vibrant residential suburb located in the city of Oxford, Oxfordshire, England. Situated about two miles north of Oxford's city center, Summertown offers a peaceful and picturesque environment while still providing easy access to the amenities of a bustling city.

Known for its leafy streets and charming architecture, Summertown is a popular residential area for professionals, families, and students attending the nearby University of Oxford. The area features a mix of traditional Victorian and Edwardian houses, as well as modern apartments and townhouses.

Summertown offers a wide range of amenities and services, including a diverse selection of shops, boutiques, cafes, restaurants, and pubs. The area's main shopping street, Banbury Road, is lined with boutiques, bookstores, and supermarkets, providing residents with all the essentials within walking distance.

Nature lovers will appreciate Summertown's proximity to the stunning Port Meadow, a vast expanse of open grassland along the River Thames. This idyllic spot offers picturesque views, perfect for leisurely walks, picnics, or even a spot of birdwatching.

Summertown also benefits from excellent transport links, with regular bus services connecting the area to Oxford city center and other parts of the county. The nearby A40 road provides easy access to the wider Oxfordshire region and beyond.

In summary, Summertown offers a delightful blend of tranquility and convenience, making it an attractive place to live for those seeking a peaceful yet well-connected neighborhood in the heart of Oxfordshire.

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Summertown Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 51.776371/-1.256406 or Grid Reference SP5108. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Houses on Elsfield Way, Cutteslowe

David Howard

Autumnal trees along the A40

Trees turning yellow along the A40 near Oxford.

Pebble

Wolvercote Common

Bridge over the brook.

Wayland Smith

Memorial Stone

John Thompson stone, in Burgess Field, Oxford.

Wayland Smith

North Road, Cutteslowe

David Howard

North Road, Cutteslowe

David Howard

The Entrance to Burgess Field, Oxford

Burgess Field is a Local Nature Reserve on slightly higher ground beside Port Meadow. It can provide a drier route down the east side of Port Meadow when the lower ground is flooded.

Julian Paren

Track through Burgess Field

Some areas of the Nature Reserve are quite open. There are many smaller paths to choose from, some of which may be closed because of creating a disturbance to nesting birds.

Julian Paren

Oxford

Hornbeam trees in Sunderland Avenue on the northern Ring Road (A40), close to the intersection with Banbury Road at the Cutteslowe Roundabout. These trees were immortalised by Philip Pullman in his 'His Dark Materials' cycle.

Rosalind Mitchell

Cutteslowe Bridge

Pedestrian and cycle bridge over the A40 Northern Bypass at Cutteslowe, Oxford

Tony Culshaw

Kendal Crescent Shops

Parade of shops in Kendal Crescent, Cutteslowe, Oxford

Tony Culshaw

Cutteslowe Bridge from the road

View of Cutteslowe bridge from the A40 heading westbound

Tony Culshaw

Cutteslowe Park, Oxford

Miniature Railway

Ralph Rye

Grave of JRR Tolkien

The grave of JRR Tolkien and his wife in Wolvercote Cemetery

Michael Parry

Wolvercote Cemetery

A number of monuments are supported or have been laid flat for Health & Safety reasons.

Michael Parry

Wet field near Marston Common

Just by the bridge over Bayswater Brook. Field wet after heavy rain.

David Hawgood

Bayswater Brook

View by road to Woodeaton. Looking at the map, the brook has a rather circuitous route, from Shotover, past Sandhills and Barton, by Old Marston , back north to this site and a kilometre on joins the Cherwell.

David Hawgood