North Oxford
About North Oxford
Welcome to the North Oxford edition of The Oxford Magazine.
This is your invaluable guide to news, events, businesses and services in the North Oxford, starting from St Giles – on the northern edge of the city centre – to University Parks, Park Town, Jericho, St Margaret’s, Waterways, Summertown, Wolvercote and Sunnymead in the north.
The North Oxford area is a very attractive residential area with easy access to the city centre, an incredible range of local shops and services, as well as sports and leisure facilities and open countryside. The area is home to several independent schools and some of Oxford’s most expensive houses.
Local news & stories
Laing O’Rourke secures contract to deliver Oxford North’s Red Hall and first laboratory buildings
Laing O’Rourke has secured the contract to deliver phase 1a of Oxford North’s £700 million new innovation district comprising the Red Hall and the first two laboratory buildings.
Oxford North’s new landmark timber cycle pavilion approved by Oxford City Council
Oxford City Council has given the green light for the development of a distinctive timber cycle pavilion in the central area of Oxford North that will offer secure long-stay and short-stay cycling spaces.
Rankings mark a successful year for Oxfordshire-based law firm Hedges
Oxfordshire-based law firm Hedges has once again been ranked highly in two of the UK’s most prestigious national guides to the best law firms in the country.
Oxford North’s landscaped areas, market square and children’s play area given green light
Detailed designs for Oxford North’s new central park, landscaped areas, including a wildflower meadow, woodland, pond and children’s play area, along with the new public square located to the north of the Red Hall, have been resolved to be approved by the planning committee at Oxford City Council.
Luxury amenities by La-Eva launches at The Oxford Collection
The Oxford Collection has announced the launch of its new partnership with La-Eva, a sustainable British wellness brand inspired by organic beauty, a love of art and the alignment of luxury with simplicity.
Green light for three new laboratory and office buildings at Oxford North
The three new, prestigious laboratory and office buildings will be built as phase 2 of Oxford North, the new £700m life sciences innovation district.
Oxford North creates 448 new construction jobs and eight apprenticeships
Since building works started in August 2021, Oxford North, the new innovation district in Oxford, has created 448 new construction jobs, and eight apprentices have been employed through the project’s construction partners.
Gees Restaurant & Bar brings back the Express Lunch Menu
Gees Restaurant & Bar has announced the return of their highly anticipated Express Lunch Menu offering a lighter dining option for those looking for a quick lunch break, casual midday indulgences, and energising business meals.
Michelin-star chefs join Wilding Oxford, with wine-forward dining on the menu
Wilding, an Oxford-based neighbourhood restaurant, wine bar and shop, has announced the arrival of its two new head chefs, Michael Carr and Ben Wood, each bringing many years of Michelin-star cooking experience to the pass.
Kids eat for free at Marco Pierre White’s Steakhouse Bar & Grill in Oxford
With the school holidays underway, parents can treat their children to a free meal out during the summer at Marco Pierre White’s Steakhouse Bar & Grill at the Leonardo Royal Hotel on Godstow Road in Oxford.
