Step inside and do 1,000 years of time...

CLIMB

101 STEPS – 1 AMAZING VIEW: ENJOY THE PANORAMIC VIEWS OF OXFORD FROM ST. GEORGES TOWER.

DESCEND

GO UNDERGROUND INTO THE CANDLE-LIT CRYPT.

EXPLORE

STEP INSIDE 18th CENTURY PRISON CELLS.

MARVEL

AT THE AMAZING VIEW FROM OUR HISTORIC MOUND.

Great events in 2023

We have lots of great events coming up

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EVENTS

Christmas Trail – SOLD OUT

25/11/2023 - 23/12/2023

SOLD OUT: Santa is coming to town! meet Father Christmas and enjoy some fun festive activities at Oxford Castle & Prison.

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EVENTS

Lantern Led Tours

01/12/2023 - 31/12/2023

Discover 1,000 years of history by lantern light this Christmas.

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EVENTS

Late Night Shop Opening

08/12/2023 - 08/12/2023

Get the Christmas Shopping sorted at Oxford Castle & Prison

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HEAR THEIR STORIES

EMPRESS MATILDA

THE FIRST QUEEN OF ENGLAND THAT NEVER WAS…

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HEAR THEIR STORIES

ROWLAND JENKES

THE CURSED PRISONER…

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HEAR THEIR STORIES

MARY BLANDY

THE INNOCENT MURDERESS…

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HOW TO FIND US

44 – 46 OXFORD CASTLE , OX1 1AY

Directions

GIFT SHOP

FROM REPLICA WEAPONRY TO CUTE CUDDLY DRAGONS, WE OFFER A UNIQUE SELECTION OF HISTORICALLY INSPIRED GIFTS.

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"Probably one of the best tour of any kind we have done. £30 for both of us for an hour guided tour was great value."

146neile on TripAdvisor, January 2023

"Emily the lady who did the tour was just absolutely brilliant. So enthusiastic and the icing on the cake. The castle and prison are beautiful and Emily just made the day!"

sharonT568 on TripAdvisor, January 2023

"A guided tour explained the history of the castle from the time of William the Conquerer to its more recent use as a prison. Lots of really interesting stories from different parts of the building's history"

Mark W on TripAdvisor, December 2022

"Me and my partner came to Oxford for our anniversary weekend and we’re so glad that we made it to the Oxford castle and prison as part of the trip! It was really well organised with the tour and then the free exploration afterwards. We especially loved the mug shot part of the experience!"

orlaghb22 on TripAdvisor, June 2022

"A great historical experience for 5 plus aged kids and adults alike. The tour guide Emily was in character and very knowledgeable. Prompting for any questions would have added to the excellent experience."

misss714 on TripAdvisor, January 2023

"We were guided by Crystal who was very bubbly and a fountain of knowledge, I would recommend the tour as it gives a good insight to the history of Oxford 5*"

christopherwZ4004VL on TripAdvisor, November 2022

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