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Welcome to
the University
of Oxford
For more than 800 years
colleges have existed
around the city 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, 38 colleges are
related to the University in a type of federal system.
Colleges are communities in which students live and study.
They are the main focus of their everyday lives. The college is
responsible for students’ academic progress through the tutorial
system, and for their welfare. Each college 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.
All colleges accept male and female students. All Souls is
primarily an academic research institution and traditionally has
no undergraduates. Harris Manchester recruits mature students.
Kellogg, Linacre, Nuffield, St Antony’s, St Cross, Wolfson and
Green Templeton admit only graduate students.
The Department for Continuing Education offers more than
1,000 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 Oxford, you can pick up a prospectus from Rewley House,
Wellington Square or telephone 01865 270360.
University of Oxford
THE OFFICIAL GUIDE
by Christina Hardyment
More information about the
University can be found in
University of Oxford: The
Official Guide, available to
purchase from the Bodleian
Library Shop, the Oxford
University Press bookshop,
local bookshops and the Visitor
Information Centre for £4.99
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THE UNIVERSITY
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Wadham College
New College
Parks Road
Hertford College
The Queen’s College
Broad Street
Opening times:
Monday to Saturday: 9.30–17.00
Sundays and Bank Holidays: 10.00–15.30
Bodleian Library
All Souls College
Sheldonian Theatre
Radcliffe Camera
Exeter College
Tourist information, accommodation service,
tickets, guided walking tours, what’s on, maps,
guides, souvenirs, bureau de change.
University College
15–16 Broad Street, Oxford OX1 3AS
Tel: 01865 252200
Email: [email protected]
www.visitoxfordandoxfordshire.com
Brasenose College
University Church
High Street
Antony Gormley statue overlooking Broad Street
Lincoln College
Turl Street
Oriel College
Merton College
Oriel Street
Corpus Christi College
Pitt Rivers Museum
Christ Church Cathedral
Oxford is
a beautiful city of
stunning architecture,
history and culture. You’ll
find ancient and modern
colleges, fascinating museums
and galleries, and plenty of
parks, gardens and green spaces
in which to relax. Plus, the city
centre is small enough to cover on
foot, and only a few minutes’ walk
from the main rail and coach stations.
About the author
Christina Hardyment is a writer, journalist and
broadcaster with a keen interest in domestic
social history and the historical and geographical
background of great authors. She is the author
of ten books, most recently Malory: The Life
and Times of King Arthur’s Chronicler. She also
reviews books and audiobooks for newspapers
and magazines.
A behind-the-scenes look at the
University of Oxford. Charting the
rich and diverse history of the oldest
university in the English-speaking
world, this illustrated guide provides
an insight into one of the world’s most
famous institutions, from its collegiate
structure and cultural heritage to
its colourful traditions.
After holding the Alistair Horne Fellowship
(for modern history writing) at St Antony’s
College, Oxford, she became the founding
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.
Christ Church
Disabled Access
Christina lives at the foot of Cumnor Hill
in a rambling house overflowing with books,
and delights in exploring the Thames under sail
and in her camping punt.
First published 2010 © University of Oxford
Public Affairs Directorate, University of Oxford,
Wellington Square, Oxford OX1 2JD
Acknowledgements: With thanks to members of the University, colleges,
museums and Oxford University Press, who have kindly contributed to this book.
Editorial production by Barbara Menke
Design by Andrew Harvey
Photography by Emily Alexander (unless indicated otherwise)
Many of our buildings are very old. The collegiate
University is making reasonable adjustments wherever
possible to improve accessibility. The Access Guide at
www.admin.ox.ac.uk/access/ provides information about
accessibility issues, but to make the most of your visit we
suggest you contact the college, museum etc. directly.
Picture and illustration credits:
Christ Church Meadow
Cover: Oxford skyline by Greg Smolonski.
P. 1 The Rt Hon Lord Patten of Barnes, CH by Phil Sayer.
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).
Bodleian Libraries, University of Oxford, G.A. Oxon. 4° 369, plate 12’.
P. 11 Alice Talking to the Cheshire Cat, illustration by John Tenniel (1865) from
Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll. www.cartoonstock.com.
P. 16-17 Aerial view of Oxford by Greg Smolonski.
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.
P. 27 Benazir Bhutto at Lady Margaret Hall by Clive Postlethwaite (2004); Bob Hawke
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
of Science, Oxford.
P. 33 James Murray in his ‘scriptorium’ in Banbury Road, Oxford; The Oxford English Dictionary.
Reproduced by permission of The Secretary to the Delegates of Oxford University Press.
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Charge: July–August £9, concessions £8
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High Street, tel: 279379 www.all-souls.ox.ac.uk
Open: Mon–Fri 14.00–16.00. Closed in August, at
Easter and from 22 Dec to 3 Jan
Charge: Free
Note: Maximum 6 people in a group
Balliol College
Broad Street, tel: 277777 www.balliol.ox.ac.uk
Open: Usually open 10.00–17.00 or dusk
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Open: Daily 14.00–17.00
Charge: Free
Note: Maximum 15 people in a group
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Open: By appointment only
Note: Maximum 20 people in a group
Graduate college
Mansfield Road, tel: 271006 www.hmc.ox.ac.uk
Open: Chapel only
Mon–Fri 10.00–17.30, Sat 9.00–12.00
Charge: Free, donations welcome
Note: Groups must book in advance
Catte Street, tel: 279400 www.hertford.ox.ac.uk
Open: Daily 14.00–16.30
Charge: Free
Note: Maximum 10 people in a group. Larger
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12 Jesus College
Turl Street, tel: 279700 www.jesus.ox.ac.uk
Open: Daily 14.00–16.30
Charge: Adults £2, seniors and children over 5 £1
Note: Maximum 20 people in a group.
Groups must book in advance.
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13 Keble College
Parks Road, tel: 272727 www.keble.ox.ac.uk
Open: 14.00–17.00
Charge: Free
Note: Guided tours and groups of 8 or
more must book in advance
14 Kellogg College
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60-62 Banbury Road, tel: 612000 www.kellogg.ox.ac.uk
Open: Mon–Fri 9.00–17.00
Charge: Free
Note: Graduate college committed to flexible
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Norham Gardens, tel: 274300 www.lmh.ox.ac.uk
Open: 10.00–17.00
Charge: Free
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16 Linacre College
St Cross Road, tel: 271650 www.linacre.ox.ac.uk
Open: By appointment only
Note: Graduate college
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17 Lincoln College
Turl Street, tel: 279800 www.linc.ox.ac.uk
Open: Mon–Fri 14.00–17.00,
Sat–Sun 11.00–17.00
Charge: Free, donations welcome
Note: Maximum 6 per group. No guided tour
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18 Magdalen College
High Street, tel: 276000 www.magd.ox.ac.uk
Open: Oct–June 13.00–18.00 or dusk
(whichever is earlier)
July–Sept 12.00–19.00
Charge: Adults £5; concessions £4; family ticket
(2 adults and 3 children) £14, includes
leaflet available in several languages.
Entry is free to Oxford residents, Bodleian
and Alumni card holders +1 guest.
July –Sept 18.00 daily: guided tour of the
college (c. 45 minutes), £6 per person
Note: Maximum 20 people in a group
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examinations, conferences, holidays, etc., and charges are subject to review.
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 are places of residence, work and study, and you are asked not to enter staircases, college rooms and
areas marked as private. Dogs, except guide dogs, are not allowed in colleges.
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Open: Mon–Fri 14.00–17.00 (or dusk),
Sat–Sun 10.00–17.00 (or dusk)
Charge: Adults £3. Free to children. Free to
University members and alumni (and
up to three guests). Guided tours of
college and medieval library £5 per
person (summer only).
Note: Groups of more than 8 must book
in advance
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21 New College
New College Lane, tel: 279555
www.new.ox.ac.uk
Open: Easter–Oct 11.00–17.00 (via New
College Lane Gates),
Oct–Easter 14.00–16.00 (via Holywell
Street Gates)
Charge: Adults £3; seniors, children under 16
and full time students £2 (applies only
from Easter to October)
Entry is free to Oxford residents
Note: Maximum 20 people in a group. Larger
groups will need to split
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22 Nuffield College
New Road, tel: 278500 www.nuffield.ox.ac.uk
Open: Mon–Fri 9.00–17.00
Charge: Free
Note: Maximum six people in a group
Graduate college
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23 Oriel College
Oriel Square, tel: 276555 www.oriel.ox.ac.uk
Open: 14.00–17.00 or dusk (whichever is
earlier). Closed in Trinity (Summer) term
Charge: Adults £2; concessions £1
Guide books are available at £1 each
Note: Maximum 12 people in a group
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24 Pembroke College
Pembroke Square, tel: 276444 www.pmb.ox.ac.uk
Note: Pembroke College is only open
to prospective students, alumni,
members of the University or those
with a connection to the college
25 The Queen’s College
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High Street, tel: 279120 www.queens.ox.ac.uk
Open: By appointment only
Charge: Free
Note: Groups only, must be accompanied by
a Blue Badge Guide booked through
the Visitor Information Centre
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26 Regent’s Park College
Not open to the public
27 St Anne’s College
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Woodstock Road, tel: 274800 www.st-annes.ox.ac.uk
Open: 9.00–17.00
Charge: Free
28 St Antony’s College
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Woodstock Road, tel: 284700 www.sant.ox.ac.uk
Open: By appointment only
Note: Graduate college
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37 St Stephen’s House
16 Marston Street, tel: 613500
www.ssho.ox.ac.uk
Open: 14.00–16.00 for church, cloisters
and chapel
Charge: Free, donations welcome
Note: Please contact the College Secretary
i University Admissions
Information Centre
55 Little Clarendon Street,
Undergraduates tel: 288000
Graduates tel: 270059
www.ox.ac.uk/admissions
Open: Mon–Fri 9.00–17.00
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An information centre for anyone interested in
applying for undergraduate or graduate study at
Oxford, particularly useful for potential applicants,
as well as teachers, parents and careers advisers
38 Somerville College
Woodstock Road, tel: 270600
www.some.ox.ac.uk
Open: 14.00–16.30
Charge: Free, donations welcome
Note: Large groups must book in advance
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39 Trinity College
Broad Street, tel: 279900 www.trinity.ox.ac.uk
Open: Term Time: Mon–Fri 09.30–12.15,
13.30–16.00
Sat–Sun (during term) 13.00–16.00
Sat–Sun (out of term) 09.30–16.00,
Spring / summer open till dusk
Charge: Adults £2, seniors and children £1.
No charge for group leaders / teachers
accompanying school groups (group
only charged)
Note: Groups of 25+ must be accompanied
by a tour guide.
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40 University College
High Street, tel: 276602 www.univ.ox.ac.uk
Note: Entry for groups by prior arrangement
with the Domestic Bursar. Entry
for individuals and families at the
discretion of the Lodge Porter.
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30 St Catherine’s College
Manor Road, tel: 271700 www.stcatz.ox.ac.uk
Open: Daily 9.00–17.00
Charge: Free
Note: Advance booking is required for groups
of 10 or more. Please contact the Lodge.
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31 St Cross College
St Giles, tel: 278490 www.stx.ox.ac.uk
Open: By appointment only
Note: Graduate college
32 St Edmund Hall
Queen’s Lane, tel: 279000 www.seh.ox.ac.uk
Open: Daily 10.00–16.00
Charge: Free
Note: Maximum 12 people in a group.
Larger groups by appointment.
Cowley Place, tel: 276884 www.st-hildas.ox.ac.uk
Open: By appointment only
Charge: Free
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34 St Hugh’s College
St Margaret’s Road, tel: 274965
www.st-hughs.ox.ac.uk
Open: Please check in advance
Charge: Free, donations welcome
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35 St John’s College
St Giles’, tel: 277300 www.sjc.ox.ac.uk
Open: 13.00–17.00 or dusk (if earlier)
Charge: Free
Note: Maximum 14 in a group, accompanied
by a guide. Larger groups will be split.
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36 St Peter’s College
New Inn Hall Street, tel: 278900
www.spc.ox.ac.uk
Open: 10.00–17.00
Charge: Free, donations welcome
Note: Advance booking is required for groups
of five or more
Museums, University buildings
and other places of interest
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41 Wadham College
Parks Road, tel: 277900 www.wadham.ox.ac.uk
Open: Term time 13.00–16.15
Vacation 10.30–11.45, 13.00–16.15
Charge: Free
Note: Groups must book in advance and be
accompanied by a Blue Badge Guide
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42 Wolfson College
Linton Road, tel: 274100 www.wolfson.ox.ac.uk
Open: Daylight hours
Charge: Free
Note: Groups should notify the Lodge in
advance of their visit. Graduate college
43 Worcester College
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Worcester Street, tel: 278300 www.worc.ox.ac.uk
Open: Daily 14.00–17.00
Charge: Free
Note: Maximum 6 people in a group
44 Wycliffe Hall
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Banbury Road, tel: 274200
www.wycliffe.ox.ac.uk
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Beaumont Street, tel: 278000
www.ashmolean.org
Open: Tue–Sun 10.00–17.00
Closed Mondays
Bank Holiday Mondays 10.00–17.00
Charge: Free
Note: For group booking, tel 278015
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Instruments
Faculty of Music, St Aldate’s, tel: 276139
www.bate.ox.ac.uk
Open: Mon–Fri 14.00–17.00,
Sat (term time only) 10.00–12.00
Charge: Free
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C Bodleian Library
Broad Street, tel: 287400 www.bodleian.ox.ac.uk
Email: [email protected]
Open: Mon–Fri 9.00–17.00,
Sat 9.00–16.30, Sun 11.00–17.00
Charge: Free access to the Old Schools
Quadrangle, Exhibition Room and
Shop. Daily admission to the Divinity
School. Multi-language audio tours
available. Daily guided tours of the
library, including Duke Humfrey’s
Library, last 30 or 60 minutes. 90 minute
tours on Wednesdays and at weekends
also available. Groups need to book
in advance. See website for bookings
and ticket prices. Admission free to
members of the University (students
and staff), Alumni, Bodleian cardholders
and Friends of the Bodleian. Up to four
guests will also be admitted free.
The telephone area code for
Oxford is 01865
Opening times are subject to University
functions, bank holidays, conferences, etc.
Please check with the place you wish to visit.
Charges and opening hours are subject to
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D Botanic Garden
High Street, tel: 286690
www.botanic-garden.ox.ac.uk
Open: Nov–Feb 9.00–16.00 (last admission
15.15), Mar, Apr, Sept, Oct 9.00–17.00
(last admission 16.15), May–Aug
9.00–18.00 (last admission 17.15)
Charge: Adult day ticket £4.50, concessions
£3 (annual season ticket £15.50,
concessions £13). Entry is free to
children in full-time school education
(when accompanied by a family
member), registered disabled visitors
and their carers, University and OUP
employees, Oxford and Oxford Brookes
students.
Note: Harcourt Arboretum
is a short drive out of Oxford. Visit
harcourt-arboretum.ox.ac.uk or call
343501 for more information.
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E Christ Church Picture Gallery
Entrance via Oriel Square, tel: 276172
www.chch.ox.ac.uk/gallery
Open: Gallery closed Tuesdays Oct–June
October–May: Mon, Wed–Sat 10:30–
13:00, 14:00–16:30, Sun 14:00–16:30
June: Mon, Wed–Sat 10:30–17:00, Sun
14:00–17:00
July–September: Mon–Sat
10:30–17:00, Sun 14:00 – 17:00
Charge: Adults £4, concessions £2
Note: If you pay to visit Christ Church, you
are entitled to a 50% reduction on
the Gallery entrance charge.
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F Museum of the History
of Science
Broad Street, tel: 277280 www.mhs.ox.ac.uk
Open: Tue–Fri 12.00–17.00,
Sat 10.00–17.00, Sun 14.00–17.00
Charge: Free
Note: Advance booking for groups of 15+
Cycladic
figurine from
the Ashmolean
Museum
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I Sheldonian Theatre
Broad Street, tel: 277299 www.ox.ac.uk/sheldonian
Open: Mon–Sat 10.00–16.30 (15.30 in winter)
Charge: Adults £3.50, concessions and groups £2.50
Note: Opening hours vary when the theatre is in
use for ceremonies, meetings or concerts
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J University Church
of St Mary the Virgin
High Street, tel: 279111
www.university-church.ox.ac.uk
Offers excellent panoramic views of Oxford
Open: Mon–Sat 9.00–17.00 (July/Aug 18.00)
Sun 12.00–17.00 (July/Aug 18.00)
Coffee shop with garden, serving organic
food, 8.00–18.00
Charge: For the tower only: £4 adults, £3 children
and concessions, £12 families.
Note: Entrance to the church is free. Principal
Sunday service is Eucharist at 10.30
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of Natural History
Parks Road, tel: 272950 www.oum.ox.ac.uk
Open: Daily 10am–5pm
Charge: Free
Note: All groups should book in advance
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L University Parks
Parks Road, tel: 282040 www.parks.ox.ac.uk
Open: 7.45 (closing times vary)
Charge: Free
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G OUP Bookshop
116/117 High Street, tel: 242913
www.facebook.com/oxforduniversitypressbookshop
Open: Sept–June: Mon 10.00–17.30,
Tues–Sat 9.00–17.30, Sun 11.00–17.00
July–Aug: Mon 10.00–19.00,
Tues–Sat 9.00–19.00, Sun 11.00–17.00
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M University of Oxford Shop
106 High Street, tel: 247414 www.oushop.com
The University of Oxford’s official store selling a wide
range of stylish gifts, clothing and more.
Open: Mon–Sat 9.00–17.30
Sun (Jun–Aug) and Bank Holidays
11.00–16.00
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N Visitor Information Centre
Broad Street, tel: 252200
www.visitoxfordandoxfordshire.com
Open: Mon–Sat 9.30–17.00,
Sun 10.00–15.30
H Pitt Rivers Museum
South Parks Road, tel: 270927 www.prm.ox.ac.uk
Entry is via the Museum of Natural History,
Parks Road
Open: Tues–Sun and Bank Holiday Mondays
10.00–16.30, Mon 12.00–16.30
Check website for Christmas and Easter
opening
Charge: Free
Note: All groups should book in advance
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U University Offices
Wellington Square, tel: 270098
www.admin.ox.ac.uk
the University
of Oxford
For more than 800 years
colleges have existed
around the city 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, 38 colleges are
related to the University in a type of federal system.
Colleges are communities in which students live and study.
They are the main focus of their everyday lives. The college is
responsible for students’ academic progress through the tutorial
system, and for their welfare. Each college 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.
All colleges accept male and female students. All Souls is
primarily an academic research institution and traditionally has
no undergraduates. Harris Manchester recruits mature students.
Kellogg, Linacre, Nuffield, St Antony’s, St Cross, Wolfson and
Green Templeton admit only graduate students.
The Department for Continuing Education offers more than
1,000 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 Oxford, you can pick up a prospectus from Rewley House,
Wellington Square or telephone 01865 270360.
University of Oxford
THE OFFICIAL GUIDE
by Christina Hardyment
More information about the
University can be found in
University of Oxford: The
Official Guide, available to
purchase from the Bodleian
Library Shop, the Oxford
University Press bookshop,
local bookshops and the Visitor
Information Centre for £4.99
FREE OFFICIAL MAP
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THE UNIVERSITY
OF OXFORD
Visitor Information Centre
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Wadham College
New College
Parks Road
Hertford College
The Queen’s College
Broad Street
Opening times:
Monday to Saturday: 9.30–17.00
Sundays and Bank Holidays: 10.00–15.30
Bodleian Library
All Souls College
Sheldonian Theatre
Radcliffe Camera
Exeter College
Tourist information, accommodation service,
tickets, guided walking tours, what’s on, maps,
guides, souvenirs, bureau de change.
University College
15–16 Broad Street, Oxford OX1 3AS
Tel: 01865 252200
Email: [email protected]
www.visitoxfordandoxfordshire.com
Brasenose College
University Church
High Street
Antony Gormley statue overlooking Broad Street
Lincoln College
Turl Street
Oriel College
Merton College
Oriel Street
Corpus Christi College
Pitt Rivers Museum
Christ Church Cathedral
Oxford is
a beautiful city of
stunning architecture,
history and culture. You’ll
find ancient and modern
colleges, fascinating museums
and galleries, and plenty of
parks, gardens and green spaces
in which to relax. Plus, the city
centre is small enough to cover on
foot, and only a few minutes’ walk
from the main rail and coach stations.
About the author
Christina Hardyment is a writer, journalist and
broadcaster with a keen interest in domestic
social history and the historical and geographical
background of great authors. She is the author
of ten books, most recently Malory: The Life
and Times of King Arthur’s Chronicler. She also
reviews books and audiobooks for newspapers
and magazines.
A behind-the-scenes look at the
University of Oxford. Charting the
rich and diverse history of the oldest
university in the English-speaking
world, this illustrated guide provides
an insight into one of the world’s most
famous institutions, from its collegiate
structure and cultural heritage to
its colourful traditions.
After holding the Alistair Horne Fellowship
(for modern history writing) at St Antony’s
College, Oxford, she became the founding
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.
Christ Church
Disabled Access
Christina lives at the foot of Cumnor Hill
in a rambling house overflowing with books,
and delights in exploring the Thames under sail
and in her camping punt.
First published 2010 © University of Oxford
Public Affairs Directorate, University of Oxford,
Wellington Square, Oxford OX1 2JD
Acknowledgements: With thanks to members of the University, colleges,
museums and Oxford University Press, who have kindly contributed to this book.
Editorial production by Barbara Menke
Design by Andrew Harvey
Photography by Emily Alexander (unless indicated otherwise)
Many of our buildings are very old. The collegiate
University is making reasonable adjustments wherever
possible to improve accessibility. The Access Guide at
www.admin.ox.ac.uk/access/ provides information about
accessibility issues, but to make the most of your visit we
suggest you contact the college, museum etc. directly.
Picture and illustration credits:
Christ Church Meadow
Cover: Oxford skyline by Greg Smolonski.
P. 1 The Rt Hon Lord Patten of Barnes, CH by Phil Sayer.
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).
Bodleian Libraries, University of Oxford, G.A. Oxon. 4° 369, plate 12’.
P. 11 Alice Talking to the Cheshire Cat, illustration by John Tenniel (1865) from
Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll. www.cartoonstock.com.
P. 16-17 Aerial view of Oxford by Greg Smolonski.
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.
P. 27 Benazir Bhutto at Lady Margaret Hall by Clive Postlethwaite (2004); Bob Hawke
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
of Science, Oxford.
P. 33 James Murray in his ‘scriptorium’ in Banbury Road, Oxford; The Oxford English Dictionary.
Reproduced by permission of The Secretary to the Delegates of Oxford University Press.
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the Cathedral website www.chch.ox.ac.uk/
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Charge: July–August £9, concessions £8
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Note: Large parties may be split. Advance booking
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High Street, tel: 279379 www.all-souls.ox.ac.uk
Open: Mon–Fri 14.00–16.00. Closed in August, at
Easter and from 22 Dec to 3 Jan
Charge: Free
Note: Maximum 6 people in a group
Balliol College
Broad Street, tel: 277777 www.balliol.ox.ac.uk
Open: Usually open 10.00–17.00 or dusk
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Charge: Adults £2, concessions and students £1
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Open: Daily 14.00–17.00
Charge: Free
Note: Maximum 15 people in a group
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Open: By appointment only
Note: Maximum 20 people in a group
Graduate college
Mansfield Road, tel: 271006 www.hmc.ox.ac.uk
Open: Chapel only
Mon–Fri 10.00–17.30, Sat 9.00–12.00
Charge: Free, donations welcome
Note: Groups must book in advance
Catte Street, tel: 279400 www.hertford.ox.ac.uk
Open: Daily 14.00–16.30
Charge: Free
Note: Maximum 10 people in a group. Larger
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12 Jesus College
Turl Street, tel: 279700 www.jesus.ox.ac.uk
Open: Daily 14.00–16.30
Charge: Adults £2, seniors and children over 5 £1
Note: Maximum 20 people in a group.
Groups must book in advance.
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13 Keble College
Parks Road, tel: 272727 www.keble.ox.ac.uk
Open: 14.00–17.00
Charge: Free
Note: Guided tours and groups of 8 or
more must book in advance
14 Kellogg College
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60-62 Banbury Road, tel: 612000 www.kellogg.ox.ac.uk
Open: Mon–Fri 9.00–17.00
Charge: Free
Note: Graduate college committed to flexible
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Open: 10.00–17.00
Charge: Free
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16 Linacre College
St Cross Road, tel: 271650 www.linacre.ox.ac.uk
Open: By appointment only
Note: Graduate college
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17 Lincoln College
Turl Street, tel: 279800 www.linc.ox.ac.uk
Open: Mon–Fri 14.00–17.00,
Sat–Sun 11.00–17.00
Charge: Free, donations welcome
Note: Maximum 6 per group. No guided tour
groups
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18 Magdalen College
High Street, tel: 276000 www.magd.ox.ac.uk
Open: Oct–June 13.00–18.00 or dusk
(whichever is earlier)
July–Sept 12.00–19.00
Charge: Adults £5; concessions £4; family ticket
(2 adults and 3 children) £14, includes
leaflet available in several languages.
Entry is free to Oxford residents, Bodleian
and Alumni card holders +1 guest.
July –Sept 18.00 daily: guided tour of the
college (c. 45 minutes), £6 per person
Note: Maximum 20 people in a group
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examinations, conferences, holidays, etc., and charges are subject to review.
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 are places of residence, work and study, and you are asked not to enter staircases, college rooms and
areas marked as private. Dogs, except guide dogs, are not allowed in colleges.
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Open: Mon–Fri 14.00–17.00 (or dusk),
Sat–Sun 10.00–17.00 (or dusk)
Charge: Adults £3. Free to children. Free to
University members and alumni (and
up to three guests). Guided tours of
college and medieval library £5 per
person (summer only).
Note: Groups of more than 8 must book
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21 New College
New College Lane, tel: 279555
www.new.ox.ac.uk
Open: Easter–Oct 11.00–17.00 (via New
College Lane Gates),
Oct–Easter 14.00–16.00 (via Holywell
Street Gates)
Charge: Adults £3; seniors, children under 16
and full time students £2 (applies only
from Easter to October)
Entry is free to Oxford residents
Note: Maximum 20 people in a group. Larger
groups will need to split
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22 Nuffield College
New Road, tel: 278500 www.nuffield.ox.ac.uk
Open: Mon–Fri 9.00–17.00
Charge: Free
Note: Maximum six people in a group
Graduate college
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23 Oriel College
Oriel Square, tel: 276555 www.oriel.ox.ac.uk
Open: 14.00–17.00 or dusk (whichever is
earlier). Closed in Trinity (Summer) term
Charge: Adults £2; concessions £1
Guide books are available at £1 each
Note: Maximum 12 people in a group
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24 Pembroke College
Pembroke Square, tel: 276444 www.pmb.ox.ac.uk
Note: Pembroke College is only open
to prospective students, alumni,
members of the University or those
with a connection to the college
25 The Queen’s College
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High Street, tel: 279120 www.queens.ox.ac.uk
Open: By appointment only
Charge: Free
Note: Groups only, must be accompanied by
a Blue Badge Guide booked through
the Visitor Information Centre
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26 Regent’s Park College
Not open to the public
27 St Anne’s College
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Woodstock Road, tel: 274800 www.st-annes.ox.ac.uk
Open: 9.00–17.00
Charge: Free
28 St Antony’s College
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Woodstock Road, tel: 284700 www.sant.ox.ac.uk
Open: By appointment only
Note: Graduate college
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37 St Stephen’s House
16 Marston Street, tel: 613500
www.ssho.ox.ac.uk
Open: 14.00–16.00 for church, cloisters
and chapel
Charge: Free, donations welcome
Note: Please contact the College Secretary
i University Admissions
Information Centre
55 Little Clarendon Street,
Undergraduates tel: 288000
Graduates tel: 270059
www.ox.ac.uk/admissions
Open: Mon–Fri 9.00–17.00
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An information centre for anyone interested in
applying for undergraduate or graduate study at
Oxford, particularly useful for potential applicants,
as well as teachers, parents and careers advisers
38 Somerville College
Woodstock Road, tel: 270600
www.some.ox.ac.uk
Open: 14.00–16.30
Charge: Free, donations welcome
Note: Large groups must book in advance
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39 Trinity College
Broad Street, tel: 279900 www.trinity.ox.ac.uk
Open: Term Time: Mon–Fri 09.30–12.15,
13.30–16.00
Sat–Sun (during term) 13.00–16.00
Sat–Sun (out of term) 09.30–16.00,
Spring / summer open till dusk
Charge: Adults £2, seniors and children £1.
No charge for group leaders / teachers
accompanying school groups (group
only charged)
Note: Groups of 25+ must be accompanied
by a tour guide.
33 St Hilda’s College
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40 University College
High Street, tel: 276602 www.univ.ox.ac.uk
Note: Entry for groups by prior arrangement
with the Domestic Bursar. Entry
for individuals and families at the
discretion of the Lodge Porter.
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30 St Catherine’s College
Manor Road, tel: 271700 www.stcatz.ox.ac.uk
Open: Daily 9.00–17.00
Charge: Free
Note: Advance booking is required for groups
of 10 or more. Please contact the Lodge.
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31 St Cross College
St Giles, tel: 278490 www.stx.ox.ac.uk
Open: By appointment only
Note: Graduate college
32 St Edmund Hall
Queen’s Lane, tel: 279000 www.seh.ox.ac.uk
Open: Daily 10.00–16.00
Charge: Free
Note: Maximum 12 people in a group.
Larger groups by appointment.
Cowley Place, tel: 276884 www.st-hildas.ox.ac.uk
Open: By appointment only
Charge: Free
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34 St Hugh’s College
St Margaret’s Road, tel: 274965
www.st-hughs.ox.ac.uk
Open: Please check in advance
Charge: Free, donations welcome
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35 St John’s College
St Giles’, tel: 277300 www.sjc.ox.ac.uk
Open: 13.00–17.00 or dusk (if earlier)
Charge: Free
Note: Maximum 14 in a group, accompanied
by a guide. Larger groups will be split.
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36 St Peter’s College
New Inn Hall Street, tel: 278900
www.spc.ox.ac.uk
Open: 10.00–17.00
Charge: Free, donations welcome
Note: Advance booking is required for groups
of five or more
Museums, University buildings
and other places of interest
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41 Wadham College
Parks Road, tel: 277900 www.wadham.ox.ac.uk
Open: Term time 13.00–16.15
Vacation 10.30–11.45, 13.00–16.15
Charge: Free
Note: Groups must book in advance and be
accompanied by a Blue Badge Guide
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42 Wolfson College
Linton Road, tel: 274100 www.wolfson.ox.ac.uk
Open: Daylight hours
Charge: Free
Note: Groups should notify the Lodge in
advance of their visit. Graduate college
43 Worcester College
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Worcester Street, tel: 278300 www.worc.ox.ac.uk
Open: Daily 14.00–17.00
Charge: Free
Note: Maximum 6 people in a group
44 Wycliffe Hall
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Banbury Road, tel: 274200
www.wycliffe.ox.ac.uk
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Ashmolean Museum
Beaumont Street, tel: 278000
www.ashmolean.org
Open: Tue–Sun 10.00–17.00
Closed Mondays
Bank Holiday Mondays 10.00–17.00
Charge: Free
Note: For group booking, tel 278015
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B Bate Collection of Musical
Instruments
Faculty of Music, St Aldate’s, tel: 276139
www.bate.ox.ac.uk
Open: Mon–Fri 14.00–17.00,
Sat (term time only) 10.00–12.00
Charge: Free
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C Bodleian Library
Broad Street, tel: 287400 www.bodleian.ox.ac.uk
Email: [email protected]
Open: Mon–Fri 9.00–17.00,
Sat 9.00–16.30, Sun 11.00–17.00
Charge: Free access to the Old Schools
Quadrangle, Exhibition Room and
Shop. Daily admission to the Divinity
School. Multi-language audio tours
available. Daily guided tours of the
library, including Duke Humfrey’s
Library, last 30 or 60 minutes. 90 minute
tours on Wednesdays and at weekends
also available. Groups need to book
in advance. See website for bookings
and ticket prices. Admission free to
members of the University (students
and staff), Alumni, Bodleian cardholders
and Friends of the Bodleian. Up to four
guests will also be admitted free.
The telephone area code for
Oxford is 01865
Opening times are subject to University
functions, bank holidays, conferences, etc.
Please check with the place you wish to visit.
Charges and opening hours are subject to
change.
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D Botanic Garden
High Street, tel: 286690
www.botanic-garden.ox.ac.uk
Open: Nov–Feb 9.00–16.00 (last admission
15.15), Mar, Apr, Sept, Oct 9.00–17.00
(last admission 16.15), May–Aug
9.00–18.00 (last admission 17.15)
Charge: Adult day ticket £4.50, concessions
£3 (annual season ticket £15.50,
concessions £13). Entry is free to
children in full-time school education
(when accompanied by a family
member), registered disabled visitors
and their carers, University and OUP
employees, Oxford and Oxford Brookes
students.
Note: Harcourt Arboretum
is a short drive out of Oxford. Visit
harcourt-arboretum.ox.ac.uk or call
343501 for more information.
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E Christ Church Picture Gallery
Entrance via Oriel Square, tel: 276172
www.chch.ox.ac.uk/gallery
Open: Gallery closed Tuesdays Oct–June
October–May: Mon, Wed–Sat 10:30–
13:00, 14:00–16:30, Sun 14:00–16:30
June: Mon, Wed–Sat 10:30–17:00, Sun
14:00–17:00
July–September: Mon–Sat
10:30–17:00, Sun 14:00 – 17:00
Charge: Adults £4, concessions £2
Note: If you pay to visit Christ Church, you
are entitled to a 50% reduction on
the Gallery entrance charge.
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F Museum of the History
of Science
Broad Street, tel: 277280 www.mhs.ox.ac.uk
Open: Tue–Fri 12.00–17.00,
Sat 10.00–17.00, Sun 14.00–17.00
Charge: Free
Note: Advance booking for groups of 15+
Cycladic
figurine from
the Ashmolean
Museum
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I Sheldonian Theatre
Broad Street, tel: 277299 www.ox.ac.uk/sheldonian
Open: Mon–Sat 10.00–16.30 (15.30 in winter)
Charge: Adults £3.50, concessions and groups £2.50
Note: Opening hours vary when the theatre is in
use for ceremonies, meetings or concerts
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J University Church
of St Mary the Virgin
High Street, tel: 279111
www.university-church.ox.ac.uk
Offers excellent panoramic views of Oxford
Open: Mon–Sat 9.00–17.00 (July/Aug 18.00)
Sun 12.00–17.00 (July/Aug 18.00)
Coffee shop with garden, serving organic
food, 8.00–18.00
Charge: For the tower only: £4 adults, £3 children
and concessions, £12 families.
Note: Entrance to the church is free. Principal
Sunday service is Eucharist at 10.30
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K University Museum
of Natural History
Parks Road, tel: 272950 www.oum.ox.ac.uk
Open: Daily 10am–5pm
Charge: Free
Note: All groups should book in advance
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L University Parks
Parks Road, tel: 282040 www.parks.ox.ac.uk
Open: 7.45 (closing times vary)
Charge: Free
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G OUP Bookshop
116/117 High Street, tel: 242913
www.facebook.com/oxforduniversitypressbookshop
Open: Sept–June: Mon 10.00–17.30,
Tues–Sat 9.00–17.30, Sun 11.00–17.00
July–Aug: Mon 10.00–19.00,
Tues–Sat 9.00–19.00, Sun 11.00–17.00
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M University of Oxford Shop
106 High Street, tel: 247414 www.oushop.com
The University of Oxford’s official store selling a wide
range of stylish gifts, clothing and more.
Open: Mon–Sat 9.00–17.30
Sun (Jun–Aug) and Bank Holidays
11.00–16.00
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N Visitor Information Centre
Broad Street, tel: 252200
www.visitoxfordandoxfordshire.com
Open: Mon–Sat 9.30–17.00,
Sun 10.00–15.30
H Pitt Rivers Museum
South Parks Road, tel: 270927 www.prm.ox.ac.uk
Entry is via the Museum of Natural History,
Parks Road
Open: Tues–Sun and Bank Holiday Mondays
10.00–16.30, Mon 12.00–16.30
Check website for Christmas and Easter
opening
Charge: Free
Note: All groups should book in advance
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Wellington Square, tel: 270098
www.admin.ox.ac.uk
