Uncover 1,000 Years of History
Dive into fascinating tales of traitors, royals and rebels, led by expert costumed guides.
Descend into the crypt. Climb the Anglo-Saxon tower. Step inside the cells and walk in the footsteps of prisoners.
Start your sentence
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Guided Tour
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- From the Vikings to the Victorians, follow our costumed expert through the maze of history.
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Jailbreak: The Escape Room Experience
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- Crack codes, outsmart the warden and race against the clock in an immersive 60-minute jailbreak escape room experience.
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Ghost Fest 2026
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- Spine-tingling tours, potion making and real dark history. Discover Ghost Fest this Halloween in Oxford, 23–31 October.
Lock in a great day out
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Plot your twist
Check out opening times, accessibility information and more to plan your visit.
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Gather your gang
Enjoy unforgettable group experiences, from educational trips and team away days to murder mysteries and the spooky Spectre Ghost Walking Tour. Open all year round.
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Upcoming Special Events
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Spectre Ghost Tour in Oxford
- 1st Jan - 31st Dec 2026
- Every Friday, from 18:30
Book a spine-tingling Friday night ghost tour in Oxford: a 90-minute theatrical ghost walk from Oxford Castle Prison with ghost stories, illusions and haunted history...and humour! -
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Spooky Tours at Oxford Castle Prison
- 27th - 31st Oct 2026
- 6:30pm - 11:00pm
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Halloween Potion Making Experience in Oxford
- 25th - 31st Oct 2026
- 10:00am - 2:30pm
Mix magical potions, crack clues and help Merlin's apprentice complete his next great spell.
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