A view of Trinity College from Parks Road through the iron entrance gates
A view of Trinity College from Parks Road through the iron entrance gates
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Visiting the colleges

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

If you are interested in studying at Oxford University, please see our information for prospective students including information on colleges for prospective undergraduates.

In light of current government advice on coronavirus, colleges and permanent private halls are beginning to open to the public again. Opening times listed here are being updated to reflect this. Please check each venue's own website before travelling. 
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All Souls All Souls College

 
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Balliol College Balliol College

  • Location: Broad Street
  • Tel: 01865 277777
  • Open: Usually open 10.00-17.00 or dusk (whichever is earlier)
  • Charge: Adults from £3, concessions and students from £1
  • Note: Maximum 15 people in a group
  • Website: Balliol College
  • Balliol College location map

Brasenose CollegeBrasenose College

  • Location: Radcliffe Square
  • Tel: 01865 277830
  • Open: Mon - Fri 10.00-11.30, Sat - Sun 9.00-10.30 (term time), 10.00-11.30 (vacations), 14.00-16.30 (17.00 in summer)
  • Charge: Free, donations welcome 
  • Note: Groups must book in advance. Maximum group size of 40.
  • Website: Brasenose College
  • Brasenose College location map
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Christ Church

Christ Church

  • Location: St Aldate's
  • Tel: 01865 276492
  • Open: Mon-Sun. To visit Christ Church please book a timed ticket online via the Christ Church website. Tickets are released on a weekly basis. Please note that as a working academic and religious institution some areas, including the Hall and the Cathedral, may close occasionally without notice. Any known closures will be listed against the relevant time slots on the booking system. Visit the cathedral website for a schedule of daily services.
  • Charge: Self-guided 'multimedia guide' tours: £16 adults, £15 concessions. At this stage of the pandemic it has been necessary to suspend some free entry categories. Full details can be found on our Tickets page on the Christ Church website.
  • Note: For group enquiries (12 people or more) please email tourism@chch.ox.ac.uk. The Shop located in the Visitor Centre in Christ Church Meadow is open seven days a week. Pop in to find the perfect gift or treat or visit our online shop and have your items delivered to you.
  • Website: Christ Church
  • Christ Church location map

Corpus Christi CollegeCorpus Christi College

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Exeter CollegeExeter College

  • Location: Turl Street
  • Tel: 01865 279600
  • Open: The College is normally open daily between 14:00 and 17:00 during term time and between 13:00 and 17:00 outside of term time. Tour guides must book a time slot in advance. We suggest all visitors contact the Porters’ Lodge on 01865 279600 to check the College is open (and any parts that may be closed) before visiting.
  • Charge: Entrance is free for children up to the age of 12, all prospective students, Bodleian Card holders, and Oxford alumni provided they have their alumni card with them. For other visitors entrance costs £3. During term time the College may waive the fee if parts of the College are closed to visitors.
  • Note: Members of the public are welcome to visit Exeter College at Turl Street, unless the College is closed for a special event. Exeter College Chapel services are open to all and provide everyone the opportunity to reflect and to listen to the College’s outstanding choir, irrespective of religious beliefs. Exeter’s Cohen Quad, on Walton Street, is open to current members of the University of Oxford and to Exeter College alumni with appropriate identification. Cohen Quad is not generally open to the public, although public events such as musical or dramatic performances, lectures, or open days are sometimes held there and members of the public encouraged to attend.
  • Website: Exeter College
  • Exeter College location map
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Green Templeton CollegeGreen Templeton College

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Harris Manchester College Harris Manchester College

Hertford CollegeHertford College

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Jesus CollegeJesus College

  • Location: Turl Street
  • Tel: 01865 279700
  • Open: 14.00-16.30 daily
  • Charge: Adults £2, seniors and children over 5 £1
  • Note: Maximum 20 people in a group; groups must book in advance
  • Website: Jesus College
  • Jesus College location map
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Keble CollegeKeble College

  • Location: Parks Road
  • Tel: 01865 272727
  • Open: Daily 14.00-17.00
  • Charge: Free
  • Note: Guided tours and groups of 8 or more must pre book through the Porters Lodge
  • Website: Keble College
  • Keble College location map

Kellogg CollegeKellogg College

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Lady Margaret Hall Lady Margaret Hall

Linacre CollegeLinacre College

Lincoln CollegeLincoln College

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Magdalen CollegeMagdalen College

Mansfield CollegeMansfield College

Merton CollegeMerton College

  • Location: Merton Street
  • Tel: 01865 276310
  • Open: Mon-Fri 14.00-17.00 (or dusk if earlier), Sat-Sun 10.00-17.00 (or dusk if earlier)
  • 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 10 must book in advance
  • Website: Merton College
  • Merton College location map
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New CollegeNew College

  • Location: New College Lane
  • Tel: 01865 279500
  • Open: Easter-Oct 14.00-16.00; Oct-Easter 13.30-16.30
  • Charge: Adults £8, seniors, under 16s and full time students £7; family ticket (2 adults and up to 3 children aged 7 or over) £25. Free to children under 7 years of age, Oxford residents and old members.
  • Note: Maximum 20 people in a group. Larger groups will need to split.
  • Website: New College
  • New College location map

Nuffield CollegeNuffield College

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Oriel CollegeOriel 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
  • Oriel College location map
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Pembroke CollegePembroke College

  • Location: Pembroke Square, St Aldate's
  • Tel: 01865 276444
  • Note: Pembroke College is only open to prospective students, alumni, members of the University or those with a connection to the college.
  • Website: Pembroke College
  • Pembroke College location map
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Queen's CollegeThe Queen's College

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Reuben CollegeReuben College

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Somerville CollegeSomerville College

  • Location: Woodstock Road
  • Tel: 01865 270600
  • Open: 09.00 – 12.00, 14.00 – 16.00. No admission outside term-time except for university members and Alumni card holders.
  • Charge: Free, donations welcome
  • Note: Large groups must book in advance
  • Website: Somerville College
  • Somerville College location map

st anne's collegeSt Anne's College

St Antony's CollegeSt Antony's College

St Catherine's CollegeSt Catherine's College

St Cross CollegeSt Cross College

St Edmund Hall St Edmund Hall

St Hilda's CollegeSt Hilda's College

Image of St Hugh's sun dial and groundsSt Hugh's College

St John's CollegeSt 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 John's College location map

St Peter's CollegeSt Peter's College

St Stephen's HouseSt Stephen's House

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Trinity CollegeTrinity College

  • Location: Broad Street
  • Tel: 01865 279900
  • Open: 09.30- 18.00 during summer and 09.30-dusk during winter
  • Charge: Adults £3; seniors, children £2.
  • Note: No charge for group leaders or teachers accompanying school groups. Advance booking recommended to avoid disappointment.
  • Website: Trinity College
  • Trinity College location map
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University CollegeUniversity College

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Wadham College

  • Location: Parks Road
  • Tel: 01865 277900
  • 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
  • Website: Wadham College
  • Wadham College location map

Wolfson College

Worcester College

Wycliffe Hall

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