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.
