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Oxford Castle Prison: Guided Tour｜United Kingdom
Oxford Castle Prison: Guided Tour｜United Kingdom
Oxford Castle Prison: Guided Tour｜United Kingdom
Oxford Castle Prison: Guided Tour｜United Kingdom
Oxford Castle Prison: Guided Tour｜United Kingdom

Oxford Castle Prison: Guided Tour｜United Kingdom

United Kingdom-England , Oxford
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  • Climb the Saxon St. George’s Tower, one of the oldest buildings in Oxford, and enjoy its stunning 360° panoramic views of the city
  • Descend deep into the atmospheric 900-year-old crypt, the only surviving remains of St. George’s Chapel
  • Explore the austere confines of the 18th century Debtors’ Tower and Prison D-Wing
  • Marvel at the mound of the 11th century Motte-and-Bailey castle, and discover its vaulted Well Chamber
  • Learn about the modern history of the site and its inmates in the historical Exhibition Wing
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Sightseeing Tours

Tour TypeShared tour
Transportation methodGet there on your own
Tour typesGuided tour
Sightseeing typeHistoric site tour
TransportWalking

Product Info

Step into 1,000 years of Oxford’s history with a costumed tour guide. Climb the Saxon St. George’s Tower, descend deep underground into the 900-year-old Crypt, explore the Victorian Prison D-Wing and Debtors' Tower, and scale the Mound of the 11th-century Motte-and-Bailey castle.
Built in 1071 and only closed in 1996, Oxford Castle & Prison is a site with so many fascinating tales to tell. Its stories stretch from the modern day all the way back to the barbaric medieval era. The site has links to the birth of education in Oxford, the famous legends of King Arthur, the valiant escape of Empress Matilda and the infamous modern-day cases of murderers and criminals.

For hundreds of years, the site has held both famous and infamous residents, serving time as a religious site, a home for royalty, and a center of justice as the county jail. After your 50-minute tour, you will be led into the exhibition wing where you can explore at your own leisure.

Important Info

Reminders

  • Not Suitable For: People with mobility impairments

  • Know Before You Go: This tour is not recommended for people with limited mobility, please visit the Access Information page on the local partner's website for more information

  • Know Before You Go: The guided tour lasts approx. 50 minutes, after the tour you will be able to explore the exhibition and prison at your own leisure

  • Know Before You Go: Children under 5 years of age will not be permitted access to St George’s Tower due to health and safety regulations

  • Know Before You Go: Visitors unable to climb the tower may wait at the bottom with a guardian and watch the ‘Story of Oxford Castle’ video. Once the tour group returns from the tower, these visitors can rejoin the group as the tour continues

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