Known Closures and Notices

Christ Church is a working College and Cathedral and therefore some areas on the visitor route close when they are in use or being maintained. Known closures of the whole site or areas such as the Hall and Cathedral are listed below.

Please check this page before your visit for any updates.

 

Known Closures

Summer Vacation (Sunday 25th June - Saturday 30th September)

Sightseeing Opening Times in Summer Vacation

Mon - Sat: Open from 10.00. Exit by 17.00.

Sundays: Open from 14.00. Exit by 17.00.

 

Regular Closures

Mon - Fri: The Great Hall is closed between 12:00 - 14:00

Saturdays - the Cathedral closes at 16.45 for choir practice. Last entry from 16.15.

Sundays - Christ Church opens at 14.00

 

Additional Closures

Saturday 23 September

Cathedral Closed 14:00 - 17:00

Hall viewable from the door only from 15.00

Monday 25, Tuesday 26 and Wednesday 27 September

Hall closed between 12.00 - 14.30

Thursday 28 September

Cathedral closed 10.00 - 12.30

Friday 29 September

Hall viewable from the door only all day

Saturday 30 September

Cathedral closed 10.00 - 13.30

Hall open from 10.30.

 

 

Michaelmas Term (Sunday 1st October - Saturday 9th December)

Sightseeing Opening Times in Michaelmas Term

Mon - Sat: Open from 10.00. Exit by 17.00.

Sundays: Open from 13.30. Exit by 17.00.

 

Regular Closures

Mondays to Fridays 12:00 - 14:00 & Saturdays 10:30 - 14:00 - The Great Hall will be closed while our students have their lunch/brunch.

Saturdays - the Cathedral closes at 16:45 for choir practice. Last entry 16.15.

Sundays - The Great Hall opens at 14:00.

 

Additional Closures

Sunday 1 October

Hall closed all day

Monday 2 October

Hall closed all day

Friday 6 October

Hall closed all day

Saturday 14 October

Fully closed 12:00 - 17:00

Saturday 21 October

Cathedral closed 13.30 - 15.30

Thursday 2 November

Cathedral closed 15.30 - 17.00

Friday 3 November

Cathedral closed 12.30 - 15.00

Saturday 4 November

Fully closed until 14:00

Sunday 19 November

Cathedral closed all afternoon

Sunday 26 November

Cathedral closed all afternoon

Tuesday 28 November

Cathedral closed all day

Thursday 7 December

Cathedral closed 10.00 - 12.00

Saturday 9 December

Cathedral closed all day

 

Christmas Vacation (Sunday 10th December 2023- Saturday 6th January 2024)

Sightseeing Opening Times in Christmas Vacation

Mon - Sat: Open from 10.00. Exit by 17.00.

Sundays: Open from 13.30. Exit by 17.00.

 

Regular Closures

Saturdays - the Cathedral closes at 16.45 for choir practice. Last entry from 16.15.

 

Tuesday 12 December

Cathedral closed 10.00 - 13.00

Wednesday 13 December

Cathedral closed 12.00 - 17.00

Thursday 14 December

Hall closed 11.30 - 17:00

Friday 15 December

Hall closed 12:30 - 17:00

Saturday 16 December

Cathedral closed 10.00 - 12.00

Monday 18 December

Hall closed 11.30 - 15:00

Saturday 23 December

Cathedral closed 14.00 - 17.00

Sunday 24 December - Christmas Eve

Cathedral closed all day

Monday 25 December - Christmas Day

Fully closed all day

Hilary Term (Sunday 7th January - Saturday 16th March 2024)

Sightseeing Opening Times in Hilary Term

Mon - Sat: Open from 10.00. Exit by 17.00.

Sundays: Open from 13.30. Exit by 17.00.

 

Regular Closures

Mondays to Fridays 12:00 - 14:00 & Saturdays 10:30 - 14:00 - The Great Hall will be closed while our students have their lunch/brunch.

Saturdays - the Cathedral closes at 16:45 for choir practice. Last entry 16.15.

Sundays - The Great Hall opens at 14:00.

Easter Vacation (Sunday 19th March - Saturday 13th April 2024)

Sightseeing Opening Times in Easter Vacation

Mon - Sat: Open from 10.00. Exit by 17.00.

Sundays: Open from 13.30. Exit by 17.00.

 

Regular Closures

Saturdays - the Cathedral closes at 16.45 for choir practice. Last entry from 16.15.

 

Additional Closures

 

Trinity Term (Sunday 14th April - Saturday 22nd June)

Sightseeing Opening Times in Trinity Term

Mon - Sat: Open from 10.00. Exit by 17.00.

Sundays: Open from 13.30. Exit by 17.00.

 

Regular Closures

Mondays to Fridays 12:00 - 14:00 & Saturdays 10:30 - 14:00 - The Great Hall will be closed while our students have their lunch/brunch. On Saturday 24 June, the Hall will be open all day from 10.30.

Saturdays - The Cathedral closes at 16:45 for choir practice. Last entry 16.15.

Sundays - The Great Hall opens at 14:00.