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
