Visitor Information Centre Welcome to For more than 800 years SHOPPING AT THE FREE OFFICIAL MAP ■O See map colleges have existed around Wadham College the University UNIVERSITY OF OXFORD New College the city of Oxford. They began as medieval halls of Tourist information, accommodation service, of Oxford THE UNIVERSITY Parks Road tickets, guided walking tours, what’s on, maps, residence for students under THE UNIVERSITY OF Hertford College guides, souvenirs, bureau de change. the supervision of a Master. The OF OXFORD Broad Street The Queen’s College oldest colleges, University, Balliol and OXFORD SHOP Bodleian Library Opening times: Merton, were founded in the late 13th Sheldonian Theatre All Souls College Monday to Saturday: 9.30–17.00 century. Green Templeton College is the newest and The official University of Oxford Shop offers a wide Sundays and Bank Holidays: 10.00–15.30 University College was established in 2008. Today, 38 colleges are related to the range of stylish gifts, clothing, jewellery and more... Radcliffe Camera 15–16 Broad Street, Oxford OX1 3AS University in a type of federal system. Exeter College Brasenose College Tel: 01865 252200 Fax: 01865 240261 Email: [email protected] Colleges are communities in which students live and study. www.visitoxfordandoxfordshire.com They are the main focus of their everyday lives. The college is responsible for students’ academic progress through the tutorial High Street system, and for their welfare. Each college has its own sports Lincoln College Antony Gormley statue overlooking Broad Street 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.
Turl Street Oriel College Each college offers most of the subjects taught at the Merton College University, so at any college there will be students studying different subjects such as law, medicine and maths. 106 High Street, Oxford, OX1 4BW All colleges accept male and female students. All Souls is Tel: 01865 247414 www.OUshop.com
Oriel Street primarily an academic research institution and traditionally has no undergraduates. Harris Manchester recruits mature students. Corpus Christi College Linacre, Nuffield, St Antony’s, St Cross, Wolfson and Green Templeton admit only graduate students. Kellogg College supports Visit the the University’s lifelong learning work through opportunities for Bodleian Library Shop adult, part-time and professional development students. The Department for Continuing Education offers more than
Pitt Rivers Museum 800 short or part-time study courses. Students can study in Oxford, in the region or online, for pleasure and/or for an Oxford qualification. For more information about lifelong learning at Set in the tranquil and historic setting of Oxford, you can pick up a prospectus from Rewley House, Christ Church Cathedral the Old Schools Quadrangle, the Bodleian Wellington Square or telephone 01865 270360. Shop is full of exclusively designed gifts inspired by the Libraries’ vast collections. A behind-the-scenes look at the University of Oxford. Charting the rich and diverse history of the oldest university in the English-speaking www.bodleianshop.co.uk Broad Street, Oxford OX1 3BG world, this illustrated guide provides Oxford is an insight into one of the world’s most About the author famous institutions, from its collegiate Christina Hardyment is a writer, journalist and broadcaster with a keen interest in domestic structure and cultural heritage to a beautiful city of social history and the historical and geographical its colourful traditions. background of great authors. She is the author of ten books, most recently Malory: The Life University of Oxford and Times of King Arthur’s Chronicler. She also reviews books and audiobooks for newspapers stunning architecture, and magazines. After holding the Alistair Horne Fellowship THE OFFICIAL GUIDE (for modern history writing) at St Antony’s College, Oxford, she became the founding by Christina Hardyment history and culture. You’ll editor of the University’s alumni magazine Oxford Today, which is distributed worldwide to more than 170,000 graduates. She held the position for 12 years. More information about the Christina lives at the foot of Cumnor Hill find ancient and modern in a rambling house overflowing with books, Christ Church and delights in exploring the Thames under sail and in her camping punt. University can be found in colleges, fascinating museums First published 2010 © University of Oxford Public Affairs Directorate, University of Oxford, Disabled Access Wellington Square, Oxford OX1 2JD Acknowledgements: With thanks to members of the University, colleges, University of Oxford: The museums and Oxford University Press, who have kindly contributed to this book. Editorial production by Barbara Menke Design by Andrew Harvey and galleries, and plenty of Photography by Emily Alexander (unless indicated otherwise) Picture and illustration credits: Many of our buildings are veryCover: Oxford skylineold by Greg Smolonski. and the collegiate P. 1 The Rt Hon Lord Patten of Barnes, CH by Phil Sayer. Official Guide, available to P. 5 Prospect of Oxford from the South from David Loggan’s Oxonia Illustrata (1675). Courtesy of Sanders of Oxford, rare prints and maps. P. 6 Scholars at a Lecture (litho) from The Works of William Hogarth (1833). Private Collection, Ken Welsh, The Bridgeman Art Library. P. 7 Town and Gown from College Life: A Series of Etchings, E Bradley, Oxford (1849–50). parks, gardens and green spaces Bodleian Libraries, University of Oxford, G.A. Oxon. 4° 369, plate 12’. University is making reasonableP. 11 Alice Talking to the Cheshireadjustments Cat, illustration by John Tenniel (1865) from wherever Christ Church Meadow Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll. www.cartoonstock.com. P. 16-17 Aerial view of Oxford by Greg Smolonski. purchase from the Bodleian P. 23 Eights racing (1938). Gillman and Soame, Oxford. P. 26 David Cameron during a visit to Brasenose by Doug Vernimmen (2009); Bill Clinton during his days at the University of Oxford by Herbie Knott (1968); King Abdullah II receives the degree of Doctor of Civil Law by Diploma by Rob Judges (2008). Rex Features. possible to improve accessibility.P. 27 Benazir Bhutto at Lady MargaretThe Hall by Clive Postlethwaite Access (2004); Bob Hawke Guide at in which to relax. Plus, the city receives an honorary degree of Doctor of Civil Law by Rob Judges (2003). Rex Features. P. 29 Group portrait at Oxford by unknown photographer. Wellcome Library, London. Model of structure of penicillin by Dorothy Hodgkin et al. The Museum of the History of Science, Oxford. P. 32 Spherical Astrolabe by Musa, Eastern Islamic (1480–81). The Museum of the History Library Shop, local bookshops of Science, Oxford. UNIVERSITY OF OXFORD THE OFFICIAL GUIDE P. 33 James Murray in his ‘scriptorium’ in Banbury Road, Oxford; The Oxford English Dictionary. ISBN 978-0-9566244-0-6 www.admin.ox.ac.uk/access/ Reproducedprovides by permission of The Secretary to the Delegates of Oxford Universityinformation Press. about Printed by Oxuniprint on recycled paper centre is small enough to cover on Oxford University Press, Unit 10, Oxonian Park, Produced by the University of Oxford Public A airs Directorate, Langford Locks, Kidlington, Oxford OX5 1FP ISBN: 978-0-9566244-0-6 and the Visitor Information accessibility issues,For the latest but information to make‘University of Oxford’ the is a registered trademark. most of your visit97 we809566 24406 All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced or used in about the University of Oxford, any form or by any means without permission of the University of Oxford. ISBN 978-0-9566244-0-6 £4.99 RRP University O ces, Wellington Square, Oxford OX1 2JD Tel: 01865 270010 foot, and only a few minutes’ walk visit www.ox.ac.uk suggest you contact the college, museum etc. directly. Centre for £4.99 from the main rail and coach stations. www.ox.ac.uk/publica airs March 2013 Pictures from: Greg Smolonski, Rob Judges and James Whitaker Cover: Rob Judges – The Bridge of Sighs, Hertford College Visitor Information Centre Welcome to For more than 800 years SHOPPING AT THE FREE OFFICIAL MAP ■O See map colleges have existed around Wadham College the University UNIVERSITY OF OXFORD New College the city of Oxford. They began as medieval halls of Tourist information, accommodation service, of Oxford THE UNIVERSITY Parks Road tickets, guided walking tours, what’s on, maps, residence for students under THE UNIVERSITY OF Hertford College guides, souvenirs, bureau de change. the supervision of a Master. The OF OXFORD Broad Street The Queen’s College oldest colleges, University, Balliol and OXFORD SHOP Bodleian Library Opening times: Merton, were founded in the late 13th Sheldonian Theatre All Souls College Monday to Saturday: 9.30–17.00 century. Green Templeton College is the newest and The official University of Oxford Shop offers a wide Sundays and Bank Holidays: 10.00–15.30 University College was established in 2008. Today, 38 colleges are related to the range of stylish gifts, clothing, jewellery and more... Radcliffe Camera 15–16 Broad Street, Oxford OX1 3AS University in a type of federal system. Exeter College Brasenose College Tel: 01865 252200 Fax: 01865 240261 Email: [email protected] Colleges are communities in which students live and study. www.visitoxfordandoxfordshire.com They are the main focus of their everyday lives. The college is responsible for students’ academic progress through the tutorial High Street system, and for their welfare. Each college has its own sports Lincoln College Antony Gormley statue overlooking Broad Street 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.
Turl Street Oriel College Each college offers most of the subjects taught at the Merton College University, so at any college there will be students studying different subjects such as law, medicine and maths. 106 High Street, Oxford, OX1 4BW All colleges accept male and female students. All Souls is Tel: 01865 247414 www.OUshop.com
Oriel Street primarily an academic research institution and traditionally has no undergraduates. Harris Manchester recruits mature students. Corpus Christi College Linacre, Nuffield, St Antony’s, St Cross, Wolfson and Green Templeton admit only graduate students. Kellogg College supports Visit the the University’s lifelong learning work through opportunities for Bodleian Library Shop adult, part-time and professional development students. The Department for Continuing Education offers more than
Pitt Rivers Museum 800 short or part-time study courses. Students can study in Oxford, in the region or online, for pleasure and/or for an Oxford qualification. For more information about lifelong learning at Set in the tranquil and historic setting of Oxford, you can pick up a prospectus from Rewley House, Christ Church Cathedral the Old Schools Quadrangle, the Bodleian Wellington Square or telephone 01865 270360. Shop is full of exclusively designed gifts inspired by the Libraries’ vast collections. A behind-the-scenes look at the University of Oxford. Charting the rich and diverse history of the oldest university in the English-speaking www.bodleianshop.co.uk Broad Street, Oxford OX1 3BG world, this illustrated guide provides Oxford is an insight into one of the world’s most About the author famous institutions, from its collegiate Christina Hardyment is a writer, journalist and broadcaster with a keen interest in domestic structure and cultural heritage to a beautiful city of social history and the historical and geographical its colourful traditions. background of great authors. She is the author of ten books, most recently Malory: The Life University of Oxford and Times of King Arthur’s Chronicler. She also reviews books and audiobooks for newspapers stunning architecture, and magazines. After holding the Alistair Horne Fellowship THE OFFICIAL GUIDE (for modern history writing) at St Antony’s College, Oxford, she became the founding by Christina Hardyment history and culture. You’ll editor of the University’s alumni magazine Oxford Today, which is distributed worldwide to more than 170,000 graduates. She held the position for 12 years. More information about the Christina lives at the foot of Cumnor Hill find ancient and modern in a rambling house overflowing with books, Christ Church and delights in exploring the Thames under sail and in her camping punt. University can be found in colleges, fascinating museums First published 2010 © University of Oxford Public Affairs Directorate, University of Oxford, Disabled Access Wellington Square, Oxford OX1 2JD Acknowledgements: With thanks to members of the University, colleges, University of Oxford: The museums and Oxford University Press, who have kindly contributed to this book. Editorial production by Barbara Menke Design by Andrew Harvey and galleries, and plenty of Photography by Emily Alexander (unless indicated otherwise) Picture and illustration credits: Many of our buildings are veryCover: Oxford skylineold by Greg Smolonski. and the collegiate P. 1 The Rt Hon Lord Patten of Barnes, CH by Phil Sayer. Official Guide, available to P. 5 Prospect of Oxford from the South from David Loggan’s Oxonia Illustrata (1675). Courtesy of Sanders of Oxford, rare prints and maps. P. 6 Scholars at a Lecture (litho) from The Works of William Hogarth (1833). Private Collection, Ken Welsh, The Bridgeman Art Library. P. 7 Town and Gown from College Life: A Series of Etchings, E Bradley, Oxford (1849–50). parks, gardens and green spaces Bodleian Libraries, University of Oxford, G.A. Oxon. 4° 369, plate 12’. University is making reasonableP. 11 Alice Talking to the Cheshireadjustments Cat, illustration by John Tenniel (1865) from wherever Christ Church Meadow Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll. www.cartoonstock.com. P. 16-17 Aerial view of Oxford by Greg Smolonski. purchase from the Bodleian P. 23 Eights racing (1938). Gillman and Soame, Oxford. P. 26 David Cameron during a visit to Brasenose by Doug Vernimmen (2009); Bill Clinton during his days at the University of Oxford by Herbie Knott (1968); King Abdullah II receives the degree of Doctor of Civil Law by Diploma by Rob Judges (2008). Rex Features. possible to improve accessibility.P. 27 Benazir Bhutto at Lady MargaretThe Hall by Clive Postlethwaite Access (2004); Bob Hawke Guide at in which to relax. Plus, the city receives an honorary degree of Doctor of Civil Law by Rob Judges (2003). Rex Features. P. 29 Group portrait at Oxford by unknown photographer. Wellcome Library, London. Model of structure of penicillin by Dorothy Hodgkin et al. The Museum of the History of Science, Oxford. P. 32 Spherical Astrolabe by Musa, Eastern Islamic (1480–81). The Museum of the History Library Shop, local bookshops of Science, Oxford. UNIVERSITY OF OXFORD THE OFFICIAL GUIDE P. 33 James Murray in his ‘scriptorium’ in Banbury Road, Oxford; The Oxford English Dictionary. ISBN 978-0-9566244-0-6 www.admin.ox.ac.uk/access/ Reproducedprovides by permission of The Secretary to the Delegates of Oxford Universityinformation Press. about Printed by Oxuniprint on recycled paper centre is small enough to cover on Oxford University Press, Unit 10, Oxonian Park, Produced by the University of Oxford Public A airs Directorate, Langford Locks, Kidlington, Oxford OX5 1FP ISBN: 978-0-9566244-0-6 and the Visitor Information accessibility issues,For the latest but information to make‘University of Oxford’ the is a registered trademark. most of your visit97 we809566 24406 All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced or used in about the University of Oxford, any form or by any means without permission of the University of Oxford. ISBN 978-0-9566244-0-6 £4.99 RRP University O ces, Wellington Square, Oxford OX1 2JD Tel: 01865 270010 foot, and only a few minutes’ walk visit www.ox.ac.uk suggest you contact the college, museum etc. directly. Centre for £4.99 from the main rail and coach stations. www.ox.ac.uk/publica airs March 2013 Pictures from: Greg Smolonski, Rob Judges and James Whitaker Cover: Rob Judges – The Bridge of Sighs, Hertford College C
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WA ■A Ashmolean Museum ■E Christ Church Picture Gallery LTO ■1 All Souls College ■10 Harris Manchester College ■19 Mans eld College ■26 Regent’s Park College ■37 St Stephen’s House N W 27 E L L ST BERNARD’S RD Beaumont Street, tel: 278000 Entrance via Oriel Square, tel: 276172 R D High Street, tel: 279379 www.all-souls.ox.ac.uk Mans eld Road, tel: 271006 www.hmc.ox.ac.uk Mans eld Road, tel: 270999 Not open to the public 16 Marston Street, tel: 613500 www.ashmolean.org www.chch.ox.ac.uk/gallery University Parks Open: Mon–Fri 14.00–16.00. Closed in August, Open: Chapel only www.mans eld.ox.ac.uk www.ssho.ox.ac.uk
Open: Tue–Sun 10.00–18.00 Open: Gallery closed Tuesdays Oct–June L at Easter and from 22 Dec to 3 Jan Mon–Fri 10.00–17.30, Sat 9.00–12.00 Open: Mon–Fri 9.00–17.00 ■27 St Anne’s College Open: 14.00–16.00 for church, cloisters Woodstock Road, tel: 274800 www.st-annes.ox.ac.uk Closed Mondays October–May: Mon, Wed–Sat 10:30– 9 Charge: Free Charge: Free, donations welcome Charge: Free and chapel Open: 9.00–17.00 Bank Holiday Mondays 10.00–18.00 13:00, 14:00–16:30, Sun 14:00–16:30 OBSERVATORY ST Note: Maximum 6 people in a group Note: Groups must book in advance Charge: Free: donations welcome PA R KS R D Charge: Free June: Mon, Wed–Sat 10:30–17:00, Sun Tree-like sculpture ‘Y’ by Turner Prize-winning artist ■20 Merton College Charge: Free Note: Please contact the College Secretary T S Mark Wallinger, in the grounds of Magdalen College 2 Balliol College 11 Hertford College Merton Street, tel: 276310 www.merton.ox.ac.uk Note: For group booking, tel 278015 14:00–17:00 N ■ ■ X O 28 St Antony’s College U Broad Street, tel: 277777 www.balliol.ox.ac.uk Catte Street, tel: 279400 www.hertford.ox.ac.uk Open: Mon–Fri 14.00–17.00 (or dusk), ■ 38 Somerville College July–September: Mon–Sat Cycladic J ■ T Woodstock Road, tel: 284700 www.sant.ox.ac.uk S B Bate Collection of Musical R Open: Usually open 10.00–17.00 or dusk Open: Daily 14.00–16.30 Sat–Sun 10.00–17.00 (or dusk) Woodstock Road, tel: 270600 ■ gurine from M 10:30–17:00, Sun 14:00 – 17:00 I HA 38 V Open: By appointment only Instruments N E (whichever is earlier) Charge: Free Charge: Adults £3. Free to children. Free to www.some.ox.ac.uk the Ashmolean R Charge: Adults £3, concessions £2 WA LTO N S T CRA Note: Graduate college Faculty of Music, St Aldate’s, tel: 276139 University Science Area C Charge: Adults from £2, concessions and Note: Maximum 10 people in a group. Larger University members and alumni (and Open: 14.00–16.30 Note: If you pay to visit Christ Church, you Museum K E B L E R D H
E www.bate.ox.ac.uk 16 R students from £1 groups must book in advance. up to three guests). Guided tours of 29 St Benet’s Hall Charge: Free: donations welcome are entitled to a 50% reduction on W ■
B E Open: Mon–Fri 14.00–17.00, A L B E R T college and medieval library £5 per Note: Large groups must book in advance the Gallery entrance charge. L L Not open to the public A L C 13 ■3 Blackfriars Not open to the public ■12 Jesus College Sat (term time only) 10.00–12.00 T K person (summer only). S H K H N A Turl Street, tel: 279700 www.jesus.ox.ac.uk 39 Trinity College L S TC R O S SR D ■ Charge: Free F Museum of the History S O L Note: Groups of more than 10 must book ■30 St Catherine’s College ■ T D R ■4 Brasenose College EN N D R Open: Daily 14.00–16.30 Broad Street, tel: 279900 www.trinity.ox.ac.uk of Science A in advance Manor Road, tel: 271700 www.stcatz.ox.ac.uk L LT CLARENDON ST SOUTH PARKS RD Radcli e Square, tel: 277830 www.bnc.ox.ac.uk C ■C Bodleian Library T L Charge: Adults £2, seniors and children over 5 £1 Open: Term Time: Mon–Fri 09.30–12.15, Broad Street, tel: 277280 www.mhs.ox.ac.uk L I Open: Daily 9.00–17.00 EA E N Open: Mon–Fri 10.00–11.30
Broad Street, tel: 287400 www.bodleian.ox.ac.uk GR W G 19 Note: Maximum 20 people in a group. 21 New College 13.30–16.00
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N S Email: [email protected] TO Q N Groups must book in advance. New College Lane, tel: 279555 Note: Advance booking is required for groups Sat–Sun (during term) 13.00–16.00 Sat 10.00–17.00, Sun 14.00–17.00 of Natural History A L S W F 14.00 – 16.30 (17.00 in summer) Open: Mon–Fri 9.00–17.00, I www.new.ox.ac.uk Sat–Sun (out of term) 09.30–16.00, E of 10 or more. Please contact the Lodge. Charge: Free L Parks Road, tel: 272950 www.oum.ox.ac.uk ES’ L G I TS Charge: £2 per person 13 Keble College D ■ Sat 9.00–16.30, Sun 11.00–17.00 R I C H M 30 Open: Easter–Oct 11.00–17.00 (via New Spring / summer open till dusk O N D R D 26 Note: Advance booking for groups of 15+ The Museum is closed throughout 2013 due to OJS HT NST R D Note: Groups must book in advance. Parks Road, tel: 272727 www.keble.ox.ac.uk 31 St Cross College Charge: Free access to the Old Schools PA R KSR D College Lane Gates), ■ Charge: Adults £2, seniors and children £1 essential roof repairs and is expected to reopen early 31 P U S E Y S T M A N O R R D Maximum 40 people in a group. Open: Winter 10.00–17.00, St Giles, tel: 278490 www.stx.ox.ac.uk P U S EYL N Quadrangle, Exhibition Room and ■G OUP Bookshop ER P L Oct–Easter 14.00–16.00 (via Holywell (includes booklet). No charge for group C EST in 2014. Please check the website for more details. W O R 3 Summer 10.00–19.00 Open: By appointment only Shop. Daily admission to the Divinity 116/117 High Street, tel: 242913 T S N LTO WA 35 ■5 Campion Hall Street Gates) leaders / teachers accompanying school School. Multi-language audio tours Open: Mon–Sat 9.00–17.30, 41 Charge: Free Charge: Adults £3; seniors, children under 16 Note: Graduate college groups (group only charged) ■ L University Parks 10 Not open to the public Note: Guided tours and groups of 10 or available. Daily guided tours of the Wed 9.30–17.30, Sun 12.00–17.00 J OW E T T W K and full time students £2 (applies only Note: Groups of 25+ must be accompanied Parks Road, tel: 282040 www.parks.ox.ac.uk OX more must book in advance ■32 St Edmund Hall library, including Duke Humfrey’s F O ■6 Christ Church from Easter to October) by a tour guide. R D Open: 7.45 (closing times vary) A Queen’s Lane, tel: 279000 www.seh.ox.ac.uk ■H Pitt Rivers Museum C M Library, last 30 or 60 minutes. 90 minute A St Aldate’s, tel: 286573, 276492 www.chch.ox.ac.uk Entry is free to Oxford residents N A 14 Kellogg College Parks Road, tel: 270927 www.prm.ox.ac.uk Charge: Free A G ■ Open: Daily 10.00–16.00 40 University College L D H O LY W E L L S T ■ tours on Wednesdays and at weekends W Open: Daily except Christmas Day Note: Maximum 20 people in a group. Larger 43 BEAUMONT ST A 60-62 Banbury Road, tel: 612000 www.kellogg.ox.ac.uk C O L Charge: Free Entry is still via the Museum of Natural History A High Street, tel: 276602 www.univ.ox.ac.uk E R 39 T Mon–Sat 10.00–16.30, Sun 14.00–16.30 also available. Groups need to book N groups will need to split T ■M University of Oxford Shop C 21 Open: Mon–Fri 9.00–17.00 E
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55 Little Clarendon Street, Carfax L the scenes’ tours are available if booked www.st-hughs.ox.ac.uk
S T T H O M A S S T L G Open: Mon–Sat 10.00–13.00, 14.00–16.30 N Tower S St Cross Road, tel: 271650 www.linacre.ox.ac.uk Open: 14.00–17.00 or dusk (whichever is Note: Groups must book in advance and be Open: Nov–Feb 9.00–16.00 (last admission Undergraduates tel: 288000. Graduates tel: 270059 T in advance. The visitor entrance to Christ Open: 10.00–16.00 Town Hall (15.30 in winter), Q S L E I R O 18 earlier). Closed in Trinity (Summer) term accompanied by a Blue Badge Guide 15.15), Mar, Apr, Sept, Oct 9.00–17.00 B O N N S Q Q U E E N S T Open: By appointment only www.ox.ac.uk/admissions & Museum B E A R L N Magdalen Church (Meadow Gate) is accessed from St Charge: Free Charge: Adults £2.50, concessions £1.50, group S T 23 Charge: Adults £2; concessions £1 of Oxford R Bridge Note: Graduate college (last admission 16.15), May–Aug Open: Mon–Fri 9.00–17.00 OA M E R TO N S T Aldate’s through the Memorial Garden and Note: Advance booking is required for groups 42 Wolfson College rate (of 15+) £1.50 per person B LU E B D Guide books are available at £1 each ■ 9.00–18.00 (last admission 17.15) An information centre for anyone interested in Westgate of six or more Shopping 20 R O S E L N Christ Church Meadow. Linton Road, tel: 274100 www.wolfson.ox.ac.uk M 17 Lincoln College Note: Opening hours vary when the theatre is in CA S T L E S T ■ Note: Maximum 12 people in a group 7 L K Charge: Adult day ticket £4.50, concessions applying for undergraduate or graduate study at Centre E WA
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Sun 12.00–17.00 (July/Aug 18.00) T (whichever is earlier) accompanied by a Blue Badge Guide New Inn Hall Street, tel: 278900 B Turl Street, tel: 279600 www.exeter.ox.ac.uk Note: Maximum eight people in a group Co ee shop with garden, serving July–Sept 12.00–19.00 and only by advance arrangement. www.spc.ox.ac.uk SPEEDWELL ST Open: Daily 14.00–17.00 organic food, 9.30–18.00 Christ Church Charge: Adults £5; concessions £4; family ticket Open: 10.00–17.00 T H A M ES S T Meadow 37 Charge: Free 25 The Queen’s College ■44 Wycli e Hall Charge: Charge to climb tower – see church for (2 adults and 3 children) £14, includes ■ Charge: Free: donations welcome Note: Maximum 15 people in a group High Street, tel: 279120 www.queens.ox.ac.uk Not open to the public details Opening times are subject to University lea et available in several languages. Note: Advance booking is required for groups functions, bank holidays, conferences, etc. Open: By appointment only Note: Entrance to the church is free. Principal ■9 Green Templeton College Entry is free to Oxford residents, Bodleian of ve or more Please check with the place you wish to visit. Charge: Free Sunday service is Eucharist at 10.30 S Woodstock Road, tel: 274770 www.gtc.ox.ac.uk and Alumni card holders +1 guest. Charges and opening hours are subject to A M E T H Note: Groups only, must be accompanied by E R Open: By appointment only July –Sept 18.00 daily: guided tour of the The telephone area code for change. I V R Note: Maximum 20 people in a group college (c. 45 minutes), £6 per person a Blue Badge Guide booked through
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W ■A Ashmolean Museum ■E Christ Church Picture Gallery A LT ■1 All Souls College ■10 Harris Manchester College ■19 Mans eld College ■26 Regent’s Park College ■37 St Stephen’s House WA O N 27 ■A Ashmolean Museum ■E Christ Church Picture Gallery LTO ■1 All Souls College ■10 Harris Manchester College ■19 Mans eld College ■26 Regent’s Park College ■37 St Stephen’s House W N 27 E L L ST BERNARD’S RD W E Beaumont Street, tel: 278000 Entrance via Oriel Square, tel: 276172 R D High Street, tel: 279379 www.all-souls.ox.ac.uk Mans eld Road, tel: 271006 www.hmc.ox.ac.uk Mans eld Road, tel: 270999 Not open to the public 16 Marston Street, tel: 613500 L L ST BERNARD’S RD University Parks Beaumont Street, tel: 278000 Entrance via Oriel Square, tel: 276172 R D High Street, tel: 279379 www.all-souls.ox.ac.uk Mans eld Road, tel: 271006 www.hmc.ox.ac.uk Mans eld Road, tel: 270999 Not open to the public 16 Marston Street, tel: 613500 www.ashmolean.org www.chch.ox.ac.uk/gallery Open: Mon–Fri 14.00–16.00. Closed in August, Open: Chapel only www.mans eld.ox.ac.uk www.ssho.ox.ac.uk www.ashmolean.org www.chch.ox.ac.uk/gallery University Parks Open: Mon–Fri 14.00–16.00. Closed in August, Open: Chapel only www.mans eld.ox.ac.uk www.ssho.ox.ac.uk 27 St Anne’s College Open: Tue–Sun 10.00–18.00 Open: Gallery closed Tuesdays Oct–June L at Easter and from 22 Dec to 3 Jan Mon–Fri 10.00–17.30, Sat 9.00–12.00 Open: Mon–Fri 9.00–17.00 ■ Open: 14.00–16.00 for church, cloisters Open: Tue–Sun 10.00–18.00 Open: Gallery closed Tuesdays Oct–June L at Easter and from 22 Dec to 3 Jan Mon–Fri 10.00–17.30, Sat 9.00–12.00 Open: Mon–Fri 9.00–17.00 ■27 St Anne’s College Open: 14.00–16.00 for church, cloisters Woodstock Road, tel: 274800 www.st-annes.ox.ac.uk Woodstock Road, tel: 274800 www.st-annes.ox.ac.uk Closed Mondays October–May: Mon, Wed–Sat 10:30– 9 Charge: Free Charge: Free, donations welcome Charge: Free and chapel Closed Mondays October–May: Mon, Wed–Sat 10:30– 9 Charge: Free Charge: Free, donations welcome Charge: Free and chapel OBSERVATORY ST Open: 9.00–17.00 Open: 9.00–17.00 Bank Holiday Mondays 10.00–18.00 13:00, 14:00–16:30, Sun 14:00–16:30 Note: Maximum 6 people in a group Note: Groups must book in advance Charge: Free: donations welcome Bank Holiday Mondays 10.00–18.00 13:00, 14:00–16:30, Sun 14:00–16:30 OBSERVATORY ST Note: Maximum 6 people in a group Note: Groups must book in advance Charge: Free: donations welcome PA R KS R D Tree-like sculpture ‘Y’ by Turner Prize-winning artist Charge: Free June: Mon, Wed–Sat 10:30–17:00, Sun ■20 Merton College Charge: Free Note: Please contact the College Secretary PA R KS R D Tree-like sculpture ‘Y’ by Turner Prize-winning artist ■20 Merton College Charge: Free T Charge: Free June: Mon, Wed–Sat 10:30–17:00, Sun Note: Please contact the College Secretary S Mark Wallinger, in the grounds of Magdalen College 2 Balliol College 11 Hertford College Merton Street, tel: 276310 www.merton.ox.ac.uk T N ■ ■ S Mark Wallinger, in the grounds of Magdalen College ■2 Balliol College ■11 Hertford College Merton Street, tel: 276310 www.merton.ox.ac.uk Note: For group booking, tel 278015 14:00–17:00 N X O 28 St Antony’s College Note: For group booking, tel 278015 14:00–17:00 O U ■ X ■28 St Antony’s College J Broad Street, tel: 277777 www.balliol.ox.ac.uk Catte Street, tel: 279400 www.hertford.ox.ac.uk Open: Mon–Fri 14.00–17.00 (or dusk), 38 Somerville College U July–September: Mon–Sat Cycladic ■ J Broad Street, tel: 277777 www.balliol.ox.ac.uk Catte Street, tel: 279400 www.hertford.ox.ac.uk Open: Mon–Fri 14.00–17.00 (or dusk), ■38 Somerville College T Woodstock Road, tel: 284700 www.sant.ox.ac.uk July–September: Mon–Sat Cycladic T S S Woodstock Road, tel: 284700 www.sant.ox.ac.uk B Bate Collection of Musical R Open: Usually open 10.00–17.00 or dusk Open: Daily 14.00–16.30 Sat–Sun 10.00–17.00 (or dusk) Woodstock Road, tel: 270600 ■ M R gurine from ■B Bate Collection of Musical M Open: Usually open 10.00–17.00 or dusk Open: Daily 14.00–16.30 Sat–Sun 10.00–17.00 (or dusk) Woodstock Road, tel: 270600 10:30–17:00, Sun 14:00 – 17:00 I gurine from HA V Open: By appointment only 10:30–17:00, Sun 14:00 – 17:00 I 38 HA V Open: By appointment only Instruments N E (whichever is earlier) Charge: Free Charge: Adults £3. Free to children. Free to www.some.ox.ac.uk 38 Instruments N E (whichever is earlier) Charge: Free Charge: Adults £3. Free to children. Free to www.some.ox.ac.uk the Ashmolean R Charge: Adults £3, concessions £2 WA LTO N S T Charge: Adults £3, concessions £2 the Ashmolean R CRA Note: Graduate college WA LTO N S T C CRA Note: Graduate college Faculty of Music, St Aldate’s, tel: 276139 University Science Area Charge: Adults from £2, concessions and Note: Maximum 10 people in a group. Larger University members and alumni (and Open: 14.00–16.30 C K E B L E R D H Faculty of Music, St Aldate’s, tel: 276139 University Science Area Charge: Adults from £2, concessions and Note: Maximum 10 people in a group. Larger University members and alumni (and Open: 14.00–16.30 Note: If you pay to visit Christ Church, you Museum Note: If you pay to visit Christ Church, you Museum K E B L E R D H E
E www.bate.ox.ac.uk 16 R students from £1 groups must book in advance. up to three guests). Guided tours of Charge: Free: donations welcome 29 St Benet’s Hall www.bate.ox.ac.uk 16 R students from £1 groups must book in advance. up to three guests). Guided tours of Charge: Free: donations welcome are entitled to a 50% reduction on W ■ 29 St Benet’s Hall are entitled to a 50% reduction on W ■ B E Open: Mon–Fri 14.00–17.00, A L B E R T college and medieval library £5 per Note: Large groups must book in advance B E L L Not open to the public Open: Mon–Fri 14.00–17.00, A L B E R T college and medieval library £5 per Note: Large groups must book in advance the Gallery entrance charge. L L A L the Gallery entrance charge. Not open to the public C 13 ■3 Blackfriars Not open to the public ■12 Jesus College A L C 13 ■3 Blackfriars Not open to the public ■12 Jesus College Sat (term time only) 10.00–12.00 K person (summer only). T Sat (term time only) 10.00–12.00 T K person (summer only). S H K H S H K H N A Turl Street, tel: 279700 www.jesus.ox.ac.uk 39 Trinity College A L S TC R O S SR D ■ S 30 St Catherine’s College N Turl Street, tel: 279700 www.jesus.ox.ac.uk 39 Trinity College O L L S TC R O S SR D ■ Charge: Free F Museum of the History Note: Groups of more than 10 must book ■ S ■ T D O L 30 St Catherine’s College R Charge: Free F Museum of the History Note: Groups of more than 10 must book ■ 4 Brasenose College ■ T D ■ R EN N D ■4 Brasenose College R Open: Daily 14.00–16.30 Broad Street, tel: 279900 www.trinity.ox.ac.uk EN N D Open: Daily 14.00–16.30 Broad Street, tel: 279900 www.trinity.ox.ac.uk of Science A in advance Manor Road, tel: 271700 www.stcatz.ox.ac.uk R Manor Road, tel: 271700 www.stcatz.ox.ac.uk L LT CLARENDON ST SOUTH PARKS RD Radcli e Square, tel: 277830 www.bnc.ox.ac.uk of Science A in advance C L LT CLARENDON ST SOUTH PARKS RD Radcli e Square, tel: 277830 www.bnc.ox.ac.uk ■C Bodleian Library T L Charge: Adults £2, seniors and children over 5 £1 Open: Term Time: Mon–Fri 09.30–12.15, C Bodleian Library C Charge: Adults £2, seniors and children over 5 £1 Open: Term Time: Mon–Fri 09.30–12.15, Broad Street, tel: 277280 www.mhs.ox.ac.uk L I Open: Daily 9.00–17.00 ■ T L EA E N L I Open: Daily 9.00–17.00 Open: Mon–Fri 10.00–11.30 Broad Street, tel: 277280 www.mhs.ox.ac.uk EA N
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Email: [email protected] O N Groups must book in advance. New College Lane, tel: 279555 Sat–Sun (during term) 13.00–16.00 N S T Note: Advance booking is required for groups Email: [email protected] O Q N Groups must book in advance. New College Lane, tel: 279555 Sat–Sun (during term) 13.00–16.00 Sat 10.00–17.00, Sun 14.00–17.00 L S T Note: Advance booking is required for groups of Natural History A Sat 10.00–17.00, Sun 14.00–17.00 L S W F 14.00 – 16.30 (17.00 in summer) of Natural History A W F 14.00 – 16.30 (17.00 in summer) Open: Mon–Fri 9.00–17.00, I www.new.ox.ac.uk Sat–Sun (out of term) 09.30–16.00, E Open: Mon–Fri 9.00–17.00, I www.new.ox.ac.uk Sat–Sun (out of term) 09.30–16.00, of 10 or more. Please contact the Lodge. E Charge: Free L Parks Road, tel: 272950 www.oum.ox.ac.uk ES’ L G I TS of 10 or more. Please contact the Lodge. Charge: Free L Charge: £2 per person 13 Keble College Parks Road, tel: 272950 www.oum.ox.ac.uk ES’ L G I TS D 30 ■ Charge: £2 per person 13 Keble College Sat 9.00–16.30, Sun 11.00–17.00 R I C H M Open: Easter–Oct 11.00–17.00 (via New Spring / summer open till dusk D 30 ■ O N D R D 26 Sat 9.00–16.30, Sun 11.00–17.00 R I C H M Open: Easter–Oct 11.00–17.00 (via New Spring / summer open till dusk R O N D Note: Advance booking for groups of 15+ OJS HT NST D R 26 The Museum is closed throughout 2013 due to Note: Advance booking for groups of 15+ OJS HT NST R D Note: Groups must book in advance. Parks Road, tel: 272727 www.keble.ox.ac.uk The Museum is closed throughout 2013 due to 31 St Cross College D Note: Groups must book in advance. Parks Road, tel: 272727 www.keble.ox.ac.uk Charge: Free access to the Old Schools PA R KSR D College Lane Gates), ■ Charge: Adults £2, seniors and children £1 31 St Cross College essential roof repairs and is expected to reopen early 31 Charge: Free access to the Old Schools PA R KSR D College Lane Gates), ■ Charge: Adults £2, seniors and children £1 P U S E Y S T M A N O R R D Maximum 40 people in a group. Open: Winter 10.00–17.00, St Giles, tel: 278490 www.stx.ox.ac.uk essential roof repairs and is expected to reopen early 31 Maximum 40 people in a group. Open: Winter 10.00–17.00, Quadrangle, Exhibition Room and G OUP Bookshop P U S EYL N Oct–Easter 14.00–16.00 (via Holywell (includes booklet). No charge for group P U S E Y S T M A N O R R D St Giles, tel: 278490 www.stx.ox.ac.uk ■ ST ER P L Quadrangle, Exhibition Room and G OUP Bookshop L P U S EYL N Oct–Easter 14.00–16.00 (via Holywell (includes booklet). No charge for group in 2014. Please check the website for more details. O R C E ■ C EST ER P W 3 Summer 10.00–19.00 Open: By appointment only in 2014. Please check the website for more details. W O R 3 Summer 10.00–19.00 Shop. Daily admission to the Divinity 116/117 High Street, tel: 242913 T S N LTO WA Street Gates) leaders / teachers accompanying school Open: By appointment only 35 ■5 Campion Hall Shop. Daily admission to the Divinity 116/117 High Street, tel: 242913 T S N LTO WA 35 5 Campion Hall Street Gates) leaders / teachers accompanying school School. Multi-language audio tours Open: Mon–Sat 9.00–17.30, 41 Charge: Free Charge: Adults £3; seniors, children under 16 Note: Graduate college groups (group only charged) 41 ■ Charge: Free L University Parks Not open to the public School. Multi-language audio tours Open: Mon–Sat 9.00–17.30, Not open to the public Charge: Adults £3; seniors, children under 16 Note: Graduate college groups (group only charged) available. Daily guided tours of the Wed 9.30–17.30, Sun 12.00–17.00 ■ 10 Note: Guided tours and groups of 10 or and full time students £2 (applies only Note: Groups of 25+ must be accompanied ■ L University Parks 10 Note: Guided tours and groups of 10 or J OW E T T W K available. Daily guided tours of the Wed 9.30–17.30, Sun 12.00–17.00 J OW E T T W K and full time students £2 (applies only Note: Groups of 25+ must be accompanied Parks Road, tel: 282040 www.parks.ox.ac.uk OX more must book in advance ■32 St Edmund Hall Parks Road, tel: 282040 www.parks.ox.ac.uk O 32 St Edmund Hall F O 6 Christ Church X F more must book in advance ■ library, including Duke Humfrey’s R ■ from Easter to October) by a tour guide. library, including Duke Humfrey’s O ■6 Christ Church from Easter to October) by a tour guide. D R Open: 7.45 (closing times vary) A Queen’s Lane, tel: 279000 www.seh.ox.ac.uk D ■H Pitt Rivers Museum C M H Pitt Rivers Museum Open: 7.45 (closing times vary) A Queen’s Lane, tel: 279000 www.seh.ox.ac.uk Library, last 30 or 60 minutes. 90 minute A St Aldate’s, tel: 286573, 276492 www.chch.ox.ac.uk Entry is free to Oxford residents ■ C M A A St Aldate’s, tel: 286573, 276492 www.chch.ox.ac.uk N 14 Kellogg College Library, last 30 or 60 minutes. 90 minute A Entry is free to Oxford residents G ■ N A Open: Daily 10.00–16.00 14 Kellogg College Charge: Free G ■ Parks Road, tel: 270927 www.prm.ox.ac.uk 40 University College Charge: Free A Open: Daily 10.00–16.00 L D H O LY W E L L S T ■ Parks Road, tel: 270927 www.prm.ox.ac.uk 40 University College W Open: Daily except Christmas Day L D H O LY W E L L S T ■ tours on Wednesdays and at weekends BEAUMONT ST A Note: Maximum 20 people in a group. Larger tours on Wednesdays and at weekends W Open: Daily except Christmas Day Note: Maximum 20 people in a group. Larger 43 60-62 Banbury Road, tel: 612000 www.kellogg.ox.ac.uk BEAUMONT ST A C O L 43 60-62 Banbury Road, tel: 612000 www.kellogg.ox.ac.uk C
Charge: Free O L Entry is still via the Museum of Natural History A High Street, tel: 276602 www.univ.ox.ac.uk E Charge: Free
R Entry is still via the Museum of Natural History A High Street, tel: 276602 www.univ.ox.ac.uk
39 T E Mon–Sat 10.00–16.30, Sun 14.00–16.30 R also available. Groups need to book N groups will need to split 39 T Mon–Sat 10.00–16.30, Sun 14.00–16.30 T M University of Oxford Shop C 21 also available. Groups need to book N groups will need to split T
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R S S Bridge S during ongoing building works 2 Note: Entry for groups by prior arrangement T I Christ Church Cathedral closes at 16.30 R S T
in advance. See website for bookings S T
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T 106 High Street, tel: 247414 www.oushop.com T of Sighs in advance. See website for bookings R
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10.00–16.30, Mon 12.00–16.30 T O New Road, tel: 278500 www.nu eld.ox.ac.uk for individuals and families at the Y C 11 10.00–16.30, Mon 12.00–16.30 T New Road, tel: 278500 www.nu eld.ox.ac.uk for individuals and families at the www.chch.ox.ac.uk/cathedral for a O members of the University (students R T S L L GWA N LO www.chch.ox.ac.uk/cathedral for a R AD FCE LI range of stylish gifts, clothing and more. 33 St Hilda’s College T S L L GWA N LO members of the University (students R learning ■ range of stylish gifts, clothing and more. R AD FCE LI 33 St Hilda’s College D Q U E learning ■ E D Q Check website for Christmas and Easter 8 N’S L N Open: Mon–Fri 9.00–17.00 discretion of the Lodge Porter. Check website for Christmas and Easter 8 U E E N’S L N Open: Mon–Fri 9.00–17.00 discretion of the Lodge Porter. and sta ), Alumni, Bodleian cardholders G E O R G E S T schedule of daily services. G E O R G E S T schedule of daily services. Open: Mon–Sat 9.00–17.30 (July/Aug 18.00) S H I P S T T U R LS T Cowley Place, tel: 276884 www.st-hildas.ox.ac.uk and sta ), Alumni, Bodleian cardholders C O R N M A R K ETS T QSUA RE Open: Mon–Sat 9.00–17.30 (July/Aug 18.00) S H I P S T T U R LS T Cowley Place, tel: 276884 www.st-hildas.ox.ac.uk opening 12 Charge: Free C O R N M A R K ETS T QSUA RE BRASENOSE LN Charge: July–August £8.50, concessions £7 15 Lady Margaret Hall opening 12 Charge: Free and Friends of the Bodleian. Up to four HYTHE BRIDGE ST N EW NI NH A L S T ■ BRASENOSE LN Charge: July–August £8.50, concessions £7 15 Lady Margaret Hall Sun (Mar–Dec) 11.00–17.00, Sun and Open: By appointment only 41 Wadham College and Friends of the Bodleian. Up to four Sun (Mar–Dec) 11.00–17.00, Sun and HYTHE BRIDGE ST N EW NI NH A L S T ■ Open: By appointment only Charge: Free 32 Water Note: Maximum six people in a group ■ Water ■41 Wadham College ST MICHAEL ST 4 April–June £8, concessions £6.50 Norham Gardens, tel: 274300 www.lmh.ox.ac.uk Charge: Free 32 Note: Maximum six people in a group guests will also be admitted free. Bank Holidays (Jan–Feb) 11.00–16.00 Meadows Charge: Free guests will also be admitted free. ST MICHAEL ST 4 Meadows April–June £8, concessions £6.50 Norham Gardens, tel: 274300 www.lmh.ox.ac.uk Clarendon Parks Road, tel: 277900 www.wadham.ox.ac.uk Bank Holidays (Jan–Feb) 11.00–16.00 Charge: Free Covered 17 Clarendon Parks Road, tel: 277900 www.wadham.ox.ac.uk Shopping Covered 17 Note: All groups should book in advance M A R K E T S T Graduate college Shopping Market 1 25 September–March £7, concessions £5.50 Open: 10.00–17.00 Note: All groups should book in advance M A R K E T S T Graduate college Centre Market 1 25 September–March £7, concessions £5.50 Open: 10.00–17.00 PA R K J Open: Term time 13.00–16.15 Centre E N D ST T PA R K J Open: Term time 13.00–16.15 R D 22 H I G H S T E N D ST T ■D Botanic Garden N University Admissions B OT L E Y DI 34 St Hugh’s College R D 22 H I G H S T ■ Note: Large parties may be split. Advance booking Charge: Free ■ ■D Botanic Garden ■N University Admissions B OT L E Y DI Note: Large parties may be split. Advance booking Charge: Free ■34 St Hugh’s College I Sheldonian Theatre M 23 Oriel College Vacation 10.30–11.45, 13.00–16.15 ■ ■ I Sheldonian Theatre M 23 Oriel College Vacation 10.30–11.45, 13.00–16.15 O ■ ■ A High Street, tel: 286690 O Information Centre N E W R D St Margaret’s Road, tel: 274900 High Street, tel: 286690 A R 40 for groups is recommended. Special ‘behind Information Centre St Margaret’s Road, tel: 274900 R YBUSHROWR H S U B LY L O H N E W R D R 40 for groups is recommended. Special ‘behind R 36 OWR H S U B LY L O H Broad Street, tel: 277299 www.ox.ac.uk/sheldonian I Oriel Square, tel: 276555 www.oriel.ox.ac.uk Charge: Free S 36 E Broad Street, tel: 277299 www.ox.ac.uk/sheldonian I Oriel Square, tel: 276555 www.oriel.ox.ac.uk Charge: Free H I G H S T 16 Linacre College S E www.botanic-garden.ox.ac.uk TS T E K C E B H M ■ H I G H S T 16 Linacre College
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Carfax the scenes’ tours are available if booked 55 Little Clarendon Street, L www.st-hughs.ox.ac.uk
S T T H O M A S S T L G Carfax the scenes’ tours are available if booked
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Open: Mon–Sat 10.00–13.00, 14.00–16.30 N S Open: 14.00–17.00 or dusk (whichever is Note: Groups must book in advance and be S T T H O M A S S T G Tower St Cross Road, tel: 271650 www.linacre.ox.ac.uk Open: Mon–Sat 10.00–13.00, 14.00–16.30 N Tower S Open: 14.00–17.00 or dusk (whichever is Note: Groups must book in advance and be Open: Nov–Feb 9.00–16.00 (last admission T St Cross Road, tel: 271650 www.linacre.ox.ac.uk Undergraduates tel: 288000. Graduates tel: 270059 in advance. The visitor entrance to Christ Open: 10.00–16.00 Open: Nov–Feb 9.00–16.00 (last admission Undergraduates tel: 288000. Graduates tel: 270059 T Open: 10.00–16.00 Town Hall in advance. The visitor entrance to Christ (15.30 in winter), Q S L E I R O 18 earlier). Closed in Trinity (Summer) term accompanied by a Blue Badge Guide Town Hall Q U E E N S T Open: By appointment only (15.30 in winter), Q S L E I R O 18 earlier). Closed in Trinity (Summer) term accompanied by a Blue Badge Guide 15.15), Mar, Apr, Sept, Oct 9.00–17.00 www.ox.ac.uk/admissions B O N N S Q & Museum B E A R L N Charge: Free 15.15), Mar, Apr, Sept, Oct 9.00–17.00 B O N N S Q Q U E E N S T Open: By appointment only T Magdalen Church (Meadow Gate) is accessed from St www.ox.ac.uk/admissions & Museum B E A R L N Church (Meadow Gate) is accessed from St Charge: Free Charge: Adults £2.50, concessions £1.50, group S 23 Charge: Adults £2; concessions £1 T Magdalen of Oxford R Bridge Note: Graduate college Charge: Adults £2.50, concessions £1.50, group of Oxford S 23 Charge: Adults £2; concessions £1 (last admission 16.15), May–Aug Open: Mon–Fri 9.00–17.00 A M E R TO N S T Note: Advance booking is required for groups (last admission 16.15), May–Aug R Bridge Note: Graduate college U E B O D Aldate’s through the Memorial Garden and ■42 Wolfson College Open: Mon–Fri 9.00–17.00 OA M E R TO N S T Aldate’s through the Memorial Garden and Note: Advance booking is required for groups 42 Wolfson College rate (of 15+) £1.50 per person B L Guide books are available at £1 each rate (of 15+) £1.50 per person B LU E B D Guide books are available at £1 each ■ 9.00–18.00 (last admission 17.15) An information centre for anyone interested in Westgate of six or more 9.00–18.00 (last admission 17.15) Westgate Shopping 20 R O S E L N Christ Church Meadow. Linton Road, tel: 274100 www.wolfson.ox.ac.uk An information centre for anyone interested in of six or more M 17 Lincoln College Shopping 20 R O S E L N Christ Church Meadow. Linton Road, tel: 274100 www.wolfson.ox.ac.uk Note: Opening hours vary when the theatre is in CA S T L E S T ■ Note: Maximum 12 people in a group M 17 Lincoln College 7 L K Note: Opening hours vary when the theatre is in CA S T L E S T ■ Note: Maximum 12 people in a group Centre E 7 L K Charge: Adult day ticket £4.50, concessions applying for undergraduate or graduate study at WA Centre E E R ’S Open: Daylight hours Charge: Adult day ticket £4.50, concessions applying for undergraduate or graduate study at WA N E R ’S Open: Daylight hours
P E M B R O K E S T T Turl Street, tel: 279800 www.linc.ox.ac.uk N use for ceremonies, meetings or concerts M A 35 St John’s College use for ceremonies, meetings or concerts P E M B R O K E S T T Turl Street, tel: 279800 www.linc.ox.ac.uk O D 7 Corpus Christi College ■ M A 35 St John’s College £3 (annual season ticket £15.50, Oxford, particularly useful for potential applicants, as DEA ■ £3 (annual season ticket £15.50, O D ■7 Corpus Christi College ■ N Charge: Free Oxford, particularly useful for potential applicants, as DEA Open: Mon–Fri 14.00–17.00, N Charge: Free
St Giles’, tel: 277300 www.sjc.ox.ac.uk Open: Mon–Fri 14.00–17.00,
W Merton Street, tel: 276700 www.ccc.ox.ac.uk St Giles’, tel: 277300 www.sjc.ox.ac.uk concessions £13). Entry is free to well as teachers, parents and careers advisers PEMBROKE SQ E P concessions £13). Entry is free to W Merton Street, tel: 276700 www.ccc.ox.ac.uk J University Church L 24 Pembroke College Note: Groups should notify the Lodge in well as teachers, parents and careers advisers PEMBROKE SQ E P ■ A H T ■ S J University Church L 24 Pembroke College Note: Groups should notify the Lodge in TS Sat–Sun 11.00–17.00 A H
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T Merton Field Open: 13.30–16.30 W K children in full-time school education N T of St Mary the Virgin O R Pembroke Square, tel: 276444 www.pmb.ox.ac.uk advance of their visit. Graduate college W S E Charge: Free of St Mary the Virgin O R Pembroke Square, tel: 276444 www.pmb.ox.ac.uk advance of their visit. Graduate college H S E L Charge: Free C H O Visitor Information Centre B R Charge: Free L
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and their carers, University and OUP N Y O D be accompanied by a Blue Badge Guide Worcester Street, tel: 278300 www.worc.ox.ac.uk X R College High Street, tel: 276000 www.magd.ox.ac.uk and their carers, University and OUP N Y
O ers excellent panoramic views of Oxford P E Note: Admission at discretion of duty porter. X R College High Street, tel: 276000 www.magd.ox.ac.uk
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36 St Peter’s College Open: Mon–Sat 9.00–17.00 (July/Aug 18.00) O Groups (maximum 20 people) to be D S Ground
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S Charge: Free Sun 10.00–15.30 ■ students. S Charge: Free
Sun 12.00–17.00 (July/Aug 18.00) T (whichever is earlier) accompanied by a Blue Badge Guide students.
New Inn Hall Street, tel: 278900 Sun 12.00–17.00 (July/Aug 18.00) T (whichever is earlier) accompanied by a Blue Badge Guide B Turl Street, tel: 279600 www.exeter.ox.ac.uk Note: Maximum eight people in a group B Turl Street, tel: 279600 www.exeter.ox.ac.uk New Inn Hall Street, tel: 278900 Co ee shop with garden, serving July–Sept 12.00–19.00 and only by advance arrangement. www.spc.ox.ac.uk Co ee shop with garden, serving July–Sept 12.00–19.00 and only by advance arrangement. Note: Maximum eight people in a group SPEEDWELL ST Open: Daily 14.00–17.00 Open: Daily 14.00–17.00 www.spc.ox.ac.uk Christ Church Charge: Adults £5; concessions £4; family ticket SPEEDWELL ST Christ Church organic food, 9.30–18.00 Meadow Open: 10.00–17.00 organic food, 9.30–18.00 Charge: Adults £5; concessions £4; family ticket T H A M ES S T 37 Charge: Free ■44 Wycli e Hall T H A M ES S T Meadow Charge: Free Open: 10.00–17.00 44 Wycli e Hall (2 adults and 3 children) £14, includes ■25 The Queen’s College 37 ■25 The Queen’s College ■ Charge: Charge to climb tower – see church for Note: Maximum 15 people in a group Charge: Free: donations welcome Not open to the public Charge: Charge to climb tower – see church for Note: Maximum 15 people in a group (2 adults and 3 children) £14, includes Charge: Free: donations welcome Not open to the public Opening times are subject to University High Street, tel: 279120 www.queens.ox.ac.uk High Street, tel: 279120 www.queens.ox.ac.uk details lea et available in several languages. Note: Advance booking is required for groups details Opening times are subject to University lea et available in several languages. Note: Advance booking is required for groups functions, bank holidays, conferences, etc. Open: By appointment only functions, bank holidays, conferences, etc. Open: By appointment only Note: Entrance to the church is free. Principal ■9 Green Templeton College Entry is free to Oxford residents, Bodleian of ve or more Note: Entrance to the church is free. Principal ■9 Green Templeton College Entry is free to Oxford residents, Bodleian of ve or more Sunday service is Eucharist at 10.30 Please check with the place you wish to visit. Woodstock Road, tel: 274770 www.gtc.ox.ac.uk and Alumni card holders +1 guest. Charge: Free Please check with the place you wish to visit. Woodstock Road, tel: 274770 www.gtc.ox.ac.uk and Alumni card holders +1 guest. Charge: Free Charges and opening hours are subject to M E S Sunday service is Eucharist at 10.30 S H A Charges and opening hours are subject to A M E T Note: Groups only, must be accompanied by T H Note: Groups only, must be accompanied by E R Open: By appointment only July –Sept 18.00 daily: guided tour of the R Open: By appointment only July –Sept 18.00 daily: guided tour of the The telephone area code for change. I V The telephone area code for change. V E R a Blue Badge Guide booked through I Note: Maximum 20 people in a group college (c. 45 minutes), £6 per person R Note: Maximum 20 people in a group college (c. 45 minutes), £6 per person a Blue Badge Guide booked through
D R N O D G N I B A the Visitor Information Centre Oxford is 01865 Folly Graduate college Note: Maximum 20 people in a group Oxford is 01865 D R N O D G N I B A Folly Graduate college Note: Maximum 20 people in a group the Visitor Information Centre Bridge 5 Minute walk (approx.) Bridge 5 Minute walk (approx.)