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Please note:

The colleges of the University of Oxford have different opening hours and charging policies. The information given here is intended for guidance only. Opening hours are subject to functions, examinations, conferences, holidays, etc. Entrance is at the discretion of the Lodge Porter and admission charges are subject to review.

We recommend that you check opening times and admission charges with the place you wish to visit. Groups should book in advance and all visitors to colleges must report to the Lodge on arrival.

The University is a working institution and our colleges, in particular, are places of residence, work and study. You are therefore asked not to enter staircases, college rooms and areas marked as private.

Visiting the Colleges: O-S

Here you will find information on opening times and admission charges, where these apply, for the Colleges of Oxford University, and links to their individual websites.

Oriel College

Oriel College

  • Location: Oriel Square
  • Tel: 01865 276555
  • Open: 14.00-17.00 or dusk (whichever is earlier). Closed in Trinity Term (summer term)
  • Charge: Adults £2; concessions £2. Guidebook available for £1.
  • Note: Maximum 12 people in a group
  • Website: Oriel College

Pembroke College

Pembroke College

  • Location: Pembroke Square, St Aldate's
  • Tel: 01865 276444
  • Open: 10.00-17.00
  • Charge: Free (guide leaflet available for £1)
  • Note: Groups (maximum 20 people) to be accompanied by a Blue Badge Guide, and only by prior arrangement.
  • Website: Pembroke College

The Queen's College

The Queen's College

  • Location: High Street
  • Tel: 01865 279120
  • Open: By appointment only
  • Charge: Free
  • Note: Groups only; must be accompanied by a Blue Badge Guide booked through the Visitor Information Centre
  • Website: The Queen's College

Somerville College

Somerville College

  • Location: Woodstock Road
  • Tel: 01865 270600
  • Open: Daily 14.00-16.30
  • Charge: Free, donations welcome
  • Note: Large groups must book in advance
  • Website: Somerville College

St Anne's College

St Anne's College

  • Location: Woodstock Road
  • Tel: 01865 274800
  • Open: Daily 9.00-17.00
  • Charge: Free
  • Website: St Anne's College

St Antony's College

St Anthony's College

  • Location: Woodstock Road
  • Tel: 01865 284700
  • Open: By appointment only
  • Note: Graduate college
  • Website: St Antony's College

St Catherine's College

St Catherine's

  • Location: Manor Road
  • Tel: 01865 271700
  • Open: Daily 9.00-17.00
  • Charge: Free
  • Note: Advance booking is required for groups of ten or more
  • Website: St Catherine's College

St Cross College

St Cross

  • Location: St Giles
  • Tel: 01865 278490
  • Open:  By appointment only
  • Note: Graduate college
  • Website: St Cross College

St Edmund Hall

St Edmund Hall updated 2012

  • Location: Queen's Lane
  • Tel: 01865 279000
  • Open: Daily 10.00-16.00
  • Charge: Free
  • Note: Maximum 12 people in a group. Larger groups by appointment.
  • Website: St Edmund Hall

St Hilda's College

St Hilda's College

  • Location: Cowley Place
  • Tel: 01865 276884
  • Open: By appointment only
  • Charge: Free
  • Website: St Hilda's College

St Hugh's College

St Hugh's College

  • Location: St Margaret's Road
  • Tel: 01865 274900
  • Open: 10.00-16.00
  • Charge: Free
  • Note: Booking is required for groups of six or more
  • Website: St Hugh's College

St John's College

St John's College

  • Location: St Giles'
  • Tel: 01865 277300
  • Open: 13.00-17.00 or dusk, whichever is earliest
  • Charge: Free
  • Note: Maximum 14 people in a group, accompanied by a guide. Larger groups will be split into smaller ones.
  • Website: St John's College

St Peter's College

St Peter's College

  • Location: New Inn Hall Street
  • Tel: 01865 278900
  • Open: 10.00-17.00
  • Charge: Free, donations welcome
  • Note: Booking is required for groups of five or more
  • Website: St Peter's College