The Highwayman Hotel - Kidlington

Traditional English pub with 300 years of history on the Oxford Canal

Location & Surroundings

The Highwayman Hotel sits on the banks of the Oxford Canal, 9.6 km from central Oxford and 4.8 km from Blenheim Palace. The canal runs alongside the pub garden, offering guests direct access to waterside walks and free overnight secure moorings for bar patrons. Public buses pass the hotel every 15 minutes, providing easy transport to Oxford city center and London Oxford Airport, located just 1 km away.

Rooms & Accommodation

The Highwayman offers standard twin, standard double, and superior double rooms, each with en-suite bathrooms and flat-screen TVs. Superior double rooms include a whirlpool bath, and all rooms come with tea and coffee making facilities plus freshly brewed coffee from local suppliers available all day. The guesthouse-style accommodation includes options for families, with a children's playground and dog-friendly policies in place.

Dining & Drinks

The on-site bar serves a selection of real ales, draft lagers, and spirits, while the restaurant offers a Specials Board with unique weekly menu items. Flexible dining options include a full English breakfast and continental breakfast, with kids' meals and a breakfast-in-the-room option available. A coffee house on site provides freshly brewed coffee daily, and the bar features a snack menu and wine or champagne by the glass.

Entertainment & Events

Every Friday evening, The Highwayman Kidlington hosts live folk music events, featuring traditional tunes that draw both guests and locals. The pub also offers a shared lounge/TV area for casual relaxation, and the canal-side decking provides a scenic spot for drinks in warmer months. Packed lunches can be arranged for day trips to nearby attractions such as Bicester Village or Oxford city center.

Family & Pets

The Highwayman Hotel Oxford is a family-friendly property with a children's outdoor play equipment area and a picnic area in the garden. Dogs are welcome throughout the hotel, and the canal-side location offers direct walking routes. Kids' meals are available on the menu, and family rooms can accommodate cots on request.

• Canal: Direct canal-side access with free overnight moorings for bar patrons
• History: 300-year-old building in Kidlington, a historic landmark
• Music: Live folk music every Friday evening
• Location: 4.8 km from Blenheim Palace, 9.6 km from Oxford
• Family: Children's playground and dog-friendly policies
• Dining: Specials Board with changing weekly menus
• Transport: Buses every 15 minutes to Oxford and airport 1 km away