Information
Christ Church is both Oxford University's largest College and the Cathedral Church for the Anglican Diocese of Oxford. Visitors are welcomed throughout the year to enjoy Christ Church's beauty and fascinating history. We are closed only on Christmas Day.
However, please note that Christ Church is a working academic and religious institution and some areas, including the Hall and the Cathedral, may close, occasionally without notice. The Hall can sometimes be closed between 12 midday and 2 p.m. The Cathedral closes for choir practice every day at 4:45 p.m.
The Hall and the Cathedral opening hours for the week commencing Monday 21st May 2012 are detailed on the attachment at the bottom of this page. This information is updated each Monday for the forthcoming week and may be amended from time to time. For advance information or assistance with queries about opening hours please telephone the Head Custodian on 01865-276492 or e-mail: tourism@chch.ox.ac.uk.
The Custodian at the gate will also be pleased to advise you about the best time to enjoy your visit to Christ Church.
The visitor entrance is through the large gate in Christ Church's Meadow Building. For more information about how to find us, choose Find Us from the menu on the left.
To find out about Christ Church's history, choose History in the main menu.
Opening Times: Monday to Saturday: 9am - 5pm, and Sunday: 2pm - 5pm
(Hall and Cathedral Opening Times from Monday 21st May 2012 are listed below)
Last Visitor Admissions are at 4.30pm
Admission Charges - 1 April to 30 June 2012
| Standard Rate | Cathedral or Hall Closed | Cathedral and Hall Closed | |
| Adult | £8.00 | £6.50 | £4.50 |
| Family Ticket | £16.00 | £13.00 | £9.00 |
|
Child (5-17years) Student Retirement Pensioner |
£6.50 £6.50 £6.50 |
£5.50 £5.50 £5.50 |
£4.00 £4.00 £4.00 |
| Children under 5 years old are admitted free of charge. | |||
Admission Charges - 1st July - 31st August
| Standard Rate | Cathedral or Hall Closed | Cathedral and Hall Closed | |
| Adult | £8.50 | £7.00 | £3.50 |
| Family Ticket | £17.00 | £14.00 | £7.00 |
|
Child (5-17years) Student Retirement Pensioner |
£6.50 £6.50 £6.50 |
£5.00 £5.00 £5.00 |
£3.50 £3.50 £3.50 |
| Children under 5 years old are admitted free of charge. | |||
The admission charge includes an illustrated guide to College and Cathedral with details of other events taking place at Christ Church, many of which are open to visitors.
BOOKINGS FOR GROUPS OF OVER 15 PEOPLE IS NOW ESSENTIAL AND CAN BE DONE ON THE E-MAIL ADDRESS BELOW, REFUSAL OF ENTRY MAY OCCUR IF THE GROUP HAS NOT BOOKED WITH US IN ADVANCE
IF YOU ARE WISHING TO ENTER CHRIST CHURCH WITH A GROUP THERE MUST BE ONE ADULT FOR EVERY 10 CHILDREN ENTERING.
Hall and Cathedral Opening Hours
Week commencing Monday 21st May 2012
These times are subject to change at short notice.
The Hall and the Cathedral are not guaranteed to be open at the time of your visit
Monday 21st May 2012
Hall - 10.30am - 11.40pm then from 2.30pm - 4.30pm
Cathedral - 9am - 2.45pm
Tuesday 22nd May 2012
Hall - 10.30am - 11.40am then from 2.30pm - 4.30pm
Cathedral - 9am - 4.30pm
Wednesday 23rd May 2012
Hall - 10.30am - 11.40am then from 2.30pm - 4.30pm
Cathedral - 9am - 4.30pm
Thursday 24th May 2012
Hall - 10.30am - 11.40am then from 2.30pm - 4.30pm
Cathedral - 9am - 3.30pm
Friday 25th May 2012
Hall - 10-30am-11.40am then 2.30pm-4.30pm
Cathedral 9am - 4.30pm
Saturday 26th May 2012
Hall - 2.30pm - 4.30pm
Cathedral - CLOSED ALL DAY
CHRIST CHURCH WILL OPEN AT 2.30pm AND CLOSE AT 4.30pm
Sunday 27th May
Hall- 2.30pm - 4.15pm
Cathedral - 2pm - 4.30pm