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

Trinity Term (Sunday 16th April - Saturday 24th 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.

Every day from 17 April to 24 June inclusive - Peck Quad will be closed as our students are taking their final exams.

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

Sundays - The Great Hall opens at 14:00.

 

Additional Closures

Friday 2 June

Hall closed 11.30 - 14.00

Saturday 3 June

Fully closed 11.30 - 14.00

Tuesday 6 June

Hall closed 11.30 - 14.00

Wednesday 7 June

Hall closed 11.30 - 14.00

Thursday 8 June

Hall closed 11.30 - 14.00

Cathedral closes at 16.30

Saturday 10 June

Fully closed from 12.30

Wednesday 14 June

Hall closed 11.30 - 14.00

Thursday 15 June

Fully closed 11.30 - 14:00

Thursday 22 June

Hall closed from 11:00 - 14:00

Friday 23 June

Hall viewable from the door only all day

 

 

 

 

 

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 13.30. 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 - The Great Hall opens at 14:00.

 

Additional Closures

Tuesday 27 June

Fully closed all day

Wednesday 28 June

Fully closed all day

Thursday 29 June

Fully closed all day

Saturday 1 July 

Cathedral closed all day

Saturday 8 July

Cathedral closed all day

Saturday 22 July

Cathedral closed 14.00 - 17.00

Saturday 12 August 

Cathedral closed 14.00 - 17.00

Saturday 19 August

Cathedral closed 14.00 - 17.00

Saturday 26 August

Fully closed from 14.00 - 17.00

Saturday 9 September

Fully closed until 13:00

Hall view from the door only in afternoon.

Friday 15 September

Fully closed all day

Saturday 16 September

Cathedral closed 14:00 - 17:00

Friday 29 September

Hall view from the door only all day

Saturday 30 September

Cathedral closed 10.00 - 14.00

 

 

 

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 until 10:45 and then from 12:00 - 15:00

Saturday 14 October

Fully closed 12:00 - 17:00

Saturday 4 November

Fully closed until 14:00

 

 

 

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.

 

Thursday 14 December

Hall closed 11.30 - 17:00

Friday 15 December

Hall closed 12:30 - 17:00

Monday 18 December

Hall closed 11.30 - 15:00

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