Year: 2025

Oxford Castle & Prison wins VisitEngland’s Best Told Story Accolade for 2024-2025, celebrating immersive tours and unforgettable storytelling.

Behind Oxford’s oldest non-religious tower lies a gripping tale of Viking raids, bloody Saxon vengeance, and a town’s fight for survival.

From saints to Trojan myths, uncover how ancient legends and history have entwined through the origins of Oxford.

The city of Oxford hides a chilling secret: the gruesome execution of George Napier and the centuries-old mystery of his missing head.

Discover five must-visit hidden gems that you can visit at Oxford Open Doors 2025 that you don’t have to book.

While the medieval period in England is typically dated from 1066 to 1485, Oxford’s story begins earlier. Let’s first step back into the Early Medieval period, between 410 and 1066.

The history of Oxford’s greatest civil war and how it came to be.

…and you’re invited to join the Knight School to defend the city!

The Bloody Code and the Butcher’s Knife: How 18th Century Justice Turned Murderers into Medical Specimens