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Victorian Crime and Punishment

10th Jan, 2020

Discover how the Victorians used to punish their prisoners and how Oxford Castle & Prison has changed over the years.
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OX POSTCODE DISCOUNT

2nd Jan, 2020

Oxford residents to receive 40% discount off admission tickets during January Weekends
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Oxford Open Doors 2019

28th Aug, 2019

There will be plenty to enjoy over the Oxford Open Doors weekend on 14th and 15th September 2019. The doors to the city of Oxford have been thrown open for all to enjoy! 
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On The Record: My Time In The Thames Valley Police Force

10th Apr, 2018

A look back on the force, in the words of our very own tour guide, Paul Kyberd…
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On the record: Looking back at HMP Oxford

15th Aug, 2017

Oxford Prison eventually closed its doors as a prison in 1996 and remained closed until 2006 when it opened up as a hotel and attraction. In his latest post, former Oxford Police Detective Paul Kyberd shares an aerial view of the prison he remembers…
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