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Welcome to For more than 800 FREE OFFICIAL MAP the University years colleges and halls The Official have existed around University Shop of the of Oxford. They began as medieval halls of residence for students under the supervision of a Master. The oldest colleges, University, Balliol and Merton, were founded in the late 13th century. Green Templeton College is the newest and was established in 2008. Today, the 38 colleges and six permanent private halls are related to the THE UNIVERSITY University in a type of federal system. OF OXFORD 106 High Street, Colleges and halls are communities in which students live and study. They are the main focus of their everyday lives. Oxford OX1 4BW The college is responsible for students’ academic progress www.oushop.com through the tutorial system, and for their welfare. Each has its own sports facilities and teams. In addition, there is the opportunity to join University teams and take part in competitions such as the world-famous Boat Race. Each college offers most of the subjects taught at the University, so at any college there will be students studying different subjects such as law, medicine and maths. Conference Oxford is the official conference and event marketing office for the University All colleges accept male and female students. All Souls of Oxford and its Colleges, offering a free is primarily an academic research institution and has venue search amongst 63 member venues. no undergraduates. Harris recruits mature Dedicated to finding you the perfect venue, students. Kellogg, Linacre, Nuffield, St Antony’s, St Cross, we also offer help and advice on planning Wolfson and Green Templeton admit only graduate students. your conference or event. The Department for Continuing Education offers more The Colleges and the than 1,000 short or part- study courses. Students provide outstanding facilities for day meetings, can study in Oxford, in the region or online, for pleasure residential conferences, celebratory dinners, and/or for an Oxford qualification. For more information parties and weddings. about lifelong learning at Oxford, you can pick up a Please visit our website for further information: prospectus from , Wellington Square or www.conference-oxford.com telephone 01865 270360.

Get in touch Disabled Access Tel: 01865 276 190 Email: [email protected] Many of our buildings are very old. We are making reasonable adjustments wherever possible to improve accessibility. The Access Guide at www.admin.ox.ac. Produced by the University of Oxford News and Information Office, uk/access provides information about accessibility, but University Offices, Wellington Square, Oxford OX1 2JD Tel: 01865 270010 to make the most of your visit we suggest you contact www.ox.ac.uk/visitors March 2017 individual locations directly. Pictures from: ouimages.com/Silvia Munuera Moreno/Whitaker Studio Cover: ouimages.com/James Whitaker Visitor Information Centre ■N See map Wadham College New College Tourist information, accommodation service, Parks Road tickets, guided walking tours, what’s on, maps, Hertford College guides, souvenirs, bureau de change. The Queen’s College Broad Street Please note the Visitor Information Centre is not part of the University. All Souls College Opening : Radcliffe Camera University College Monday to Saturday: 9.30–17.00 Sundays and Bank Holidays: 10.00–15.30 Exeter College Brasenose College University Church 15–16 Broad Street, Oxford OX1 3AS Tel: 01865 686430

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Oxford is a beautiful city of stunning architecture, history and culture. You’ll find ancient and modern colleges, fascinating Christ Church and galleries, and plenty of parks, gardens and green spaces Christ Church Meadow  in which to relax. Plus, the city Unit 10 Oxonian Park, Langford Locks, Kidlington, centre is small enough to cover on OX5 1FP • Telephone: 01865 514691 foot, and only a few minutes’ walk [email protected] from the main rail and coach stations. Visiting the colleges and halls of the University of Oxford

▲ ▲ ■1 All Souls College ■9 Green Templeton College High Street, tel: 279379 www.all-souls.ox.ac.uk Woodstock Road, tel: 274770 www.gtc.ox.ac.uk Open: –Fri 14.00–16.00. Closed in August, at Open: By appointment only and from 22 Dec to early January Note: Maximum 20 people in a group Charge: Free Graduate college Note: Maximum six people in a group ▲ ▲ ■10 Harris Manchester College ■2 Balliol College Mansfield Road, tel: 271006 www.hmc.ox.ac.uk Broad Street, tel: 277777 www.balliol.ox.ac.uk Open: Chapel only Open: Usually open 10.00–17.00 or dusk Mon–Fri 10.00–17.30, Sat 9.00–12.00 (whichever is earlier) Charge: Free, donations welcome Charge: Adults £2, concessions and students £1 Note: Groups must book in advance Note: Maximum 15 people in a group ▲ ▲ ■11 Hertford College ■3 Blackfriars , tel: 279400 www.hertford.ox.ac.uk St Giles, tel: 278400 Open: Daily 14.00–16.30 Open: Blackfriars Church is open to the public Charge: Free daily in daylight hours Note: Maximum 10 people in a group. ▲ ■4 Brasenose College Larger groups must book in advance ▲ , tel: 277830 www.bnc.ox.ac.uk ■12 Jesus College Open: Mon–Fri 10.00–11.30 , tel: 279700 www.jesus.ox.ac.uk Sat–Sun 9.00–10.30 (term time) Open: Daily 14.00–16.30 Sat–Sun 10.00–11.30 (vacations) Charge: Adults £3, seniors and children over 5 £1 14.00 –16.30 (17.00 in summer) Note: Maximum 20 people in a group. Charge: £2 per person Groups must book in advance Note: Groups must book in advance. ▲ Maximum 40 people in a group ■13 Keble College ▲ Parks Road, tel: 272727 www.keble.ox.ac.uk ■5 Campion Hall Open: 14.00–17.00 Not open to the public Charge: Free ▲ ■6 Christ Church Note: Guided tours and groups of 8 or St Aldate’s, tel: 286573, 276492 www.chch.ox.ac.uk more must book in advance ▲ Open: Mon–Sat 10.00–16.15, Sun 14.00–16.15. ■14 Kellogg College Please see www.chch.ox.ac.uk/cathedral 60-62 Road, tel: 612000 for a schedule of daily services at the www.kellogg.ox.ac.uk Cathedral. Open: Mon–Fri 9.00–17.00 Charge: November–February £7, concessions £6 Charge: Free March–June £8, concessions £7 Note: Graduate college committed to flexible July–August £9, concessions £8 learning September–October £8, concessions £7 ▲ Note: Group rates available for parties of 15 or more. ■■ 15 Lady Margaret Hall Large parties may be split. Advance booking for , tel: 274300 www.lmh.ox.ac.uk groups is recommended, particularly in July and Open: Daylight hours August. Guided tours are available and may be Charge: Free booked in advance via the Christ Church website. ▲ ■■ 16 Linacre College The visitor entrance to Christ Church (Meadow St Cross Road, tel: 271650 www.linacre.ox.ac.uk Gate) is accessed from St Aldate’s through the Open: By appointment only Memorial Garden and Christ Church Meadow. ▲ Note: Graduate college ■7 Corpus Christi College ▲ ■17 Lincoln College Merton Street, tel: 276700 www.ccc.ox.ac.uk Turl Street, tel: 279800 www.linc.ox.ac.uk Open: 13.30–16.30 Open: Mon–Fri 14.00–17.00, Charge: Free Sat–Sun 11.00–17.00 Note: Groups (max 20) must book in advance and be Charge: Free, donations welcome accompanied by a Blue Badge Guide ▲ Note: Maximum six per group. No guided ■■ 8 Exeter College tour groups Turl Street, tel: 279600 www.exeter.ox.ac.uk Open: Daily 14.00–17.00 Charge: Free Note: Maximum 15 people in a group The information given in this leaflet is intended for guidance only. Opening hours are subject to functions, examinations, conferences, holidays, etc., and charges are subject to review. Museums, University buildings You are advised to check opening times and admission charges in advance. Groups should book in advance and all visitors should report to the Lodge on arrival. We want you to enjoy your visit, but please remember that our colleges and halls are places of residence, work and study, and you are asked not to enter staircases, rooms and areas marked as private. Dogs, except guide dogs, are not allowed in colleges and halls. and other places of interest

▲ ▲ Note: Groups only, must be accompanied by ▲ ■9 Green Templeton College ■18 Magdalen College ■37 St Stephen’s House ■A Ashmolean ■E Christ Church Picture Gallery ■J University Church Woodstock Road, tel: 274770 www.gtc.ox.ac.uk High Street, tel: 276000 www.magd.ox.ac.uk a Blue Badge Guide booked through 16 Marston Street, tel: 613500 the Visitor Information Centre Beaumont Street, tel: 278000 Entrance via Oriel Square, tel: 276172 of St Mary the Virgin Open: By appointment only Please check the website or contact the college ▲ www.ssho.ox.ac.uk www.ashmolean.org www.chch.ox.ac.uk/gallery High Street, tel: 279111 Note: Maximum 20 people in a group for current information ■26 Regent’s Park College Open: By appointment only Open: Tue–Sun 10.00–17.00 Open: Gallery closed Tuesdays Oct–June www.university-church.ox.ac.uk Graduate college ▲ Pusey Street, tel: 288120 www.rpc.ox.ac.uk Charge: Free, donations welcome Offers excellent panoramic views of Oxford ■■ 19 Mansfield College Closed Mondays October–May: Mon, Wed–Sat 10:30– ▲ Open: By appointment only Note: Please contact the College Secretary Open: Mon–Sat 9.00–17.00 (July/Aug 18.00) ■10 Harris Manchester College Mansfield Road, tel: 270999 Bank Holiday Mondays 10.00–17.00 13:00, 14:00–16:30, Sun 14:00–16:30 ▲ ▲ Sun 12.00–17.00 (July/Aug 18.00) Mansfield Road, tel: 271006 www.hmc.ox.ac.uk www.mansfield.ox.ac.uk ■38 Somerville College Charge: Free June: Mon, Wed–Sat 10:30–17:00, Sun ■27 St Anne’s College shop with garden, serving organic Open: Chapel only Open: Mon–Fri 9.00–17.00 Woodstock Road, tel: 274800 www.st-annes.ox.ac.uk Woodstock Road, tel: 270600 Note: For group booking, tel 278015 14:00–17:00 Mon–Fri 10.00–17.30, Sat 9.00–12.00 Charge: Free, donations welcome www.some.ox.ac.uk July–September: Mon–Sat food, 8.00–18.00 Open: 9.00–17.00 ■B Bate Collection of Musical Charge: For the tower only: £4 adults, £3 children Charge: Free, donations welcome Note: Groups (max 15) must be accompanied Charge: Free Open: 14.00–16.30 10:30–17:00, Sun 14:00 – 17:00 Instruments Charge: Adults £4, concessions £2, University and concessions, £12 families. Note: Groups must book in advance by a guide ▲ Charge: Free, donations welcome Faculty of , St Aldate’s, tel: 276139 ▲ ▲ ■28 St Antony’s College members free Note: Entrance to the church is free. Principal Note: Large groups must book in advance www.bate.ox.ac.uk ■11 Hertford College ■■ 20 Merton College Woodstock Road, tel: 284700 www.sant.ox.ac.uk ▲ Note: If you pay to visit Christ Church, you Sunday service is Eucharist at 10.30. Merton Street, tel: 276310 www.merton.ox.ac.uk Open: By appointment only ■39 Trinity College Open: Mon–Fri 14.00–17.00, are entitled to a 50% reduction on Catte Street, tel: 279400 www.hertford.ox.ac.uk Sat (term time only) 10.00–12.00 ■K University Museum Open: Daily 14.00–16.30 Open: Mon–Fri 14.00–17.00 (or dusk), Note: Graduate college Broad Street, tel: 279900 www.trinity.ox.ac.uk the Gallery entrance charge. All groups Sat–Sun 10.00–17.00 (or dusk) ▲ Open: Term Time: Mon–Fri 09.30–12.15, Charge: Free should book in advance. of Natural History Charge: Free ■29 St Benet’s Hall Parks Road, tel: 272950 www.oum.ox.ac.uk Note: Maximum 10 people in a group. Charge: Adults £3. Free to children. Free to 13.30–16.00 C Bodleian Library University members and alumni (and Not open to the public Sat–Sun (during term) 13.00–16.00 ■ ■F Museum of the History Open: Daily 10am–5pm Larger groups must book in advance ▲ Broad Street, tel: 277094 www.bodleian.ox.ac.uk of Science Charge: Free ▲ up to three guests). Guided tours of ■30 St Catherine’s College Sat–Sun (out of term) 09.30–16.00, Email: [email protected] 12 Jesus College Broad Street, tel: 277280 www.mhs.ox.ac.uk Note: All groups should book in advance ■ college and medieval library £5 per Manor Road, tel: 271700 www.stcatz.ox.ac.uk Spring / summer open till dusk Open: Mon–Fri 9.00–17.00, Turl Street, tel: 279700 www.jesus.ox.ac.uk Open: Tue–Sun 12.00–17.00 person (summer only). Open: Daily 9.00–17.00 Charge: Adults £3, concessions £2. No Sat 9.00–16.30, Sun 11.00–17.00 L University Parks Open: Daily 14.00–16.30 Note: Groups of more than 8 must book charge for group leaders / teachers Charge: Free ■ Charge: Free Charge: Free access to the Old Schools Note: Advance booking for groups of 15+ Parks Road, tel: 282040 www.parks.ox.ac.uk Charge: Adults £3, seniors and children over 5 £1 in advance Note: Advance booking is required for groups accompanying school groups (group ▲ Quadrangle, Proscholium display and Open: 7.45 (closing times vary) Note: Maximum 20 people in a group. of 10 or more. Please contact the Lodge only charged) ■21 New College ▲ Shop. Daily admission to the Divinity ■G OUP Bookshop Charge: Free Groups must book in advance ▲ , tel: 279555 40 University College School. Multi-language audio tours 116/117 High Street, tel: 242913 ▲ ■31 St Cross College ■ M University of Oxford Shop ■13 Keble College www.new.ox.ac.uk High Street, tel: 276602 www.univ.ox.ac.uk and daily guided tours of the Library www..com/oxforduniversitypressbookshop ■ St Giles, tel: 278490 www.stx.ox.ac.uk 106 High Street, tel: 247414 www.oushop.com Parks Road, tel: 272727 www.keble.ox.ac.uk Open: Easter–Oct 11.00–17.00 (via New Open: Outside term time only. 10.00–12.00; are available. Groups need to book in Open: Sept–June: Mon 10.00–17.30, Open: By appointment only The University of Oxford’s official store selling a wide Open: 14.00–17.00 College Lane Gates), 14.00–16.00 advance. See website for bookings and Tues–Sat 9.00–17.30, Sun 11.00–17.00 Note: Graduate college range of stylish gifts, clothing and more. Charge: Free Oct–Easter 14.00–16.00 (via Holywell Charge: Adults £2, concessions £1, children ticket prices. Admission free to alumni, July–Aug: Mon 10.00–19.00, ▲ Open: Mon–Sat 9.00–17.30, Sun 11.00–17.00 Note: Guided tours and groups of 8 or Street Gates) ■■ 32 St Edmund Hall under 12 free Bodleian cardholders and Friends of the Tues–Sat 9.00–19.00, Sun 11.00–17.00 Summer Mon-Sat 9.00–18.30, Sun more must book in advance Charge: Adults £4, concessions £3 Queen’s Lane, tel: 279000 www.seh.ox.ac.uk Note: Large groups by arrangement Bodleian. Up to four guests will also be H 11.00–17.00 ▲ Entry is free to Oxford residents Open: Daily 10.00–16.00 ▲ admitted free. ■ ■14 Kellogg College , tel: 270927 www.prm.ox.ac.uk Note: Maximum 20 people in a group. Larger Charge: Free ■41 Wadham College 60-62 Banbury Road, tel: 612000 D Botanic Garden Entry is via the Museum of Natural History, ■N Visitor Information Centre groups will need to split. Note: Maximum 12 people in a group. Parks Road, tel: 277900 www.wadham.ox.ac.uk ■ www.kellogg.ox.ac.uk Open: Term time 13.00–16.15 High Street, tel: 286690 Parks Road Broad Street, tel: 686430 ▲ Larger groups by appointment www.visitoxfordandoxfordshire.com Open: Mon–Fri 9.00–17.00 ■22 Nuffield College ▲ Vacation 10.30–11.45, 13.00–16.15 www.botanic-garden.ox.ac.uk Open: Tues–Sun and Bank Holiday Mondays Charge: Free New Road, tel: 278500 www.nuffield.ox.ac.uk ■33 St Hilda’s College Charge: Free Open: Daily from 9.00 (12.00 Mondays), 10.00–16.30, Mon 12.00–16.30 Open: See panel for opening times Note: Graduate college committed to flexible Open: Mon–Fri 9.00–17.00 Cowley Place, tel: 276884 www.st-hildas.ox.ac.uk Note: Guided groups are asked to notify the seasonal closing times, last admission Check website for and Easter ■O learning Charge: Free Open: By appointment only lodge on arrival 45 minutes before closing time opening Broad Street, tel: 277094 ▲ Note: Maximum six people in a group Charge: Free ▲ Charge: Adults £5, concessions £3.50, season Charge: Free ■■ 15 Lady Margaret Hall Open: Blackwell Hall and Café: Graduate college ▲ ■42 Wolfson College tickets available. Entry is free to Note: All groups should book in advance Norham Gardens, tel: 274300 www.lmh.ox.ac.uk ■34 St Hugh’s College Linton Road, tel: 274100 www.wolfson.ox.ac.uk Mon–Fri 8.30–17.00 ▲ children under 18 (when accompanied Sat 9.00–17.00 Open: Daylight hours ■■ 23 Oriel College St Margaret’s Road, tel: 274965 Open: Daylight hours ■I Sheldonian Theatre by a family member), registered Sun 11.00–17.00 Charge: Free Oriel Square, tel: 276555 www.oriel.ox.ac.uk www.st-hughs.ox.ac.uk Charge: Free disabled visitors and their carers, Broad Street, tel: 277299 www.ox.ac.uk/sheldonian ▲ Open: 14.00–17.00 or dusk (whichever is Open: Please check in advance Note: Groups should notify the Lodge in Open: Mon–Sat 10.00–16.30 (15.30 in Exhibitions: ■■ 16 Linacre College University and OUP employees, Oxford earlier). Closed in Trinity (Summer) term Charge: Free, donations welcome advance of their visit. Graduate college winter) Mon–Sat 10.00–17.00 St Cross Road, tel: 271650 www.linacre.ox.ac.uk and Oxford Brookes students. Charge: Adults £2; concessions £1 ▲ ▲ Charge: Adults £3.50, concessions and groups Sun 11.00–17.00 Open: By appointment only ■35 St John’s College Note: Harcourt Arboretum Guide books are available at £1 each ■43 Worcester College £2.50 Shop: Note: Graduate college St Giles’, tel: 277300 www.sjc.ox.ac.uk is a short drive out of Oxford. Visit Note: Maximum 12 people in a group Worcester Street, tel: 278300 www.worc.ox.ac.uk Note: Opening hours vary when the theatre is in Mon-Fri 10.00–17.30 ▲ Open: 13.00–17.00 or dusk (if earlier) Open: Daily 14.00–17.00 harcourt-arboretum.ox.ac.uk or call Sat 10.00–17.00 ■17 Lincoln College ▲ use for ceremonies, meetings or concerts. 24 Pembroke College Charge: Free Charge: Free 343501 for more information. Turl Street, tel: 279800 www.linc.ox.ac.uk ■ Sun 11.00–17.00 Pembroke Square, tel: 276444 www.pmb.ox.ac.uk Note: Maximum 14 in a group, accompanied Note: Maximum 6 people in a group Open: Mon–Fri 14.00–17.00, Charge: Free Note: Pembroke College is only open by a guide. Larger groups will be split ▲ Sat–Sun 11.00–17.00 to prospective students, alumni, ▲ ■44 Wycliffe Hall Charge: Free, donations welcome ■36 St Peter’s College members of the University or those Banbury Road, tel: 274200 The telephone area code for l1 University Offices Note: Maximum six per group. No guided New Inn Hall Street, tel: 278900 www.spc.ox.ac.uk www.wycliffe.ox.ac.uk Wellington Square, tel: 270098 with a connection to the college. Open: 10.00–17.00 tour groups ▲ Open: By appointment Oxford is 01865 Cycladic www.admin.ox.ac.uk ■25 The Queen’s College Charge: Free, donations welcome Charge: Free figurine from Note: Advance booking is required for groups Opening times are subject to University High Street, tel: 279120 www.queens.ox.ac.uk functions, bank holidays, conferences, etc. the Ashmolean Open: By appointment only of five or more Please check with the place you wish to visit. Museum Charge: Free Charges and opening hours are subject to change.