Uncover Life Behind Bars
Climb the Saxon tower. Descend into the crypt. Step inside the cells and walk in the footsteps of prisoners.
Join us on a guided tour into Oxford's criminal past.
Start your sentence...
For over a thousand years, Oxford Castle & Prison has stood watch over the city of Oxford.
Join our costumed tour guide on a journey through 1,000 years of Oxford’s history; from Viking raids and the Norman conquest to the Castle’s role in Georgian and Victorian era justice.
What's On
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Guided Tour
Discover a historic prison hidden in the heart of Oxford, and experience the stories of the Castle’s most infamous residents.
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Knight School
Join us in the Castleyard for medieval weapons training, jousting and archery – all under the supervision of the Castle’s knights!
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Spectre Ghost Tour
Explore the city on an outdoor walking guided tour and let our paranormal enthusiast, Ms Morgana McGhoul
Upcoming Special Events
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Knight School
- 28th Jul - 22nd Aug 2026
- 11.00 | 13:00
Our wildly popular Knight’s School returns this summer! Don your armour, sharpen your sword and prepare to set out on a quest. Join us in the Castleyard for medieval weapons training, jousting and archery – all under the supervision of the Castle’s knights!
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The Oxford Shakespeare Festival 2026
- 22nd Jun - 15th Aug 2026
- 19:30
The Oxford Shakespeare Festival 2026 celebrates its 16th year with Romeo & Juliet, The Life and Death of Julius Ceasar, and Macbeth at Oxford Castle.
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