Welcome to Christ Church

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Christ Church is the essential place to visit in Oxford. Two of its famous landmarks, Tom Tower, by Christopher Wren, and Oxford’s Cathedral spire, contribute to the city’s celebrated skyline and mark Christ Church as a unique dual foundation; Oxford University's largest College and the Cathedral Church for the Anglican Diocese of Oxford.

Stroll through the tranquil landscape of Christ Church Meadow where Longhorn cattle graze at the centre of a bustling city. Enter the majestic Meadow Gate and walk in the footsteps of academics, kings and queens, a little girl called Alice and even a few wizards! Gaze upon the beautiful buildings, elegant quadrangles and vibrant stained glass windows and gain an insight into the rich history of an Oxford college and the life of a community dedicated to learning.

This section of our website contains useful information to help you plan your visit and details about upcoming events that you might like to attend.

Special Interest Weekend: The English Country House: A Journey through Time

The NEW Christ Church Guidebook

The new Christ Church Guidebook is on sale now at the Cathedral Shop and the Porter's Lodge. The Guidebook tells the fascinating history of Christ Church in beautiful prose and images. Readers are offered a glimpse into everyday life at the college, including areas which are not accessible to visitors.

"Christ Church has been one of England's prime educational establishments for nearly 500 years, and is now a progressively modern college in a very modern university. But it is much more than that too. It is the seat of a cathedral, for one thing. It is an architectural exhibition. It is a treasure house and a portrait gallery. It is a place of literature and beautiful music. It is a school of statesmen, eminent divines, men and women prominent in all walks of life. It is a legend and a myth" (From the introduction by Jan Morris)