All tickets to visit Christ Church must be booked in advance online.
You can book a maximum of 11 tickets per order. If you would like to bring more than 11 people to Christ Church please contact our Groups Coordinator who will be able to provide you with the latest information regarding group visits.
Tickets will be released on a weekly basis as follows:
| Visit Date | Ticket Release Date | |
| Monday 24 - Sunday 30 January | Available Now | The Cathedral will only be open to visitors on Saturday and Sunday. |
| Monday 31 - Sunday 6 February | Friday 28 January at c.9.00 | |
| Monday 7 - Sunday 6 February | Friday 4 February at c.9.00 | |
| Monday 14 - Sunday 20 February | Friday 11 February at c.9.00 | |
| Monday 21 - Sunday 27 February | Friday 18 February at c.9.00 |
Please note that we normally close to visitors at 17.00 so if you are purchasing a ticket for 15.45 you will have a maximum of 1 hour 15 mins to spend on site.
Ticket Prices
Adult: £16
Concession: £15
Family: £50
Child (under 5yrs): Free of charge
See the end of this page for further details and a full list of ticket types.
Combination Ticket - Multimedia Guide Tour and Entry to Christ Church Picture Gallery
Special Offer - Book a multimedia guide tour and receive a 50% discount on a full price Picture Gallery ticket (offer automatically applied).
What's included in the Multimedia Guide Tour?
Your ticket includes access to the main Christ Church site, with the opportunity to see one of the largest colleges of the University of Oxford, and the Cathedral of Oxford. Every ticket also comes with a multimedia guide. The Picture Gallery is not included in your multimedia guide ticket but a separate ticket can be booked online for a small addition charge. Please note the Picture Gallery is closed on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.
Please note that Christ Church is a working institution, and the Hall or Cathedral may be closed at the time of your visit. Known closures will be clearly indicated against the relevant timeslots on the booking system. Please select your timeslot carefully. We normally close at 17.00. If you book the 15.45 entry time please note you will be required to exit by 17.00. If you would like to visit for longer please book an earlier timeslot.
Multimedia Guides
Our state-of-the-art multimedia guides are mandatory for every visitor, and are included in the price of admission.
Multimedia Guides
- Available in 12 languages: English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Mandarin, Czech, Japanese, Russian, Polish, Brazilian Portuguese, and Korean
- High-resolution touch screens filled with interactive content
- Behind-the-scenes videos of areas not open to the public
- Interviews with staff, students, and academics
- Archive material illustrating over 1000 years of history
- Digital 3D model of Christ Church showing its architectural development over the centuries
Family Multimedia Guide
- An Alice in Wonderland-themed adventure for all the family
- Fun activities and interactive games
- Available in English
British Sign Language Multimedia Guide
- All the content from our multimedia guide, overlaid with footage of BSL interpreters
- Additional captions in English
Tickets - concertina
Adult Ticket
18 - 59 years
Concession Ticket
Senior 60+
Student 18+ with valid student ID
Child 5 - 17 years (must be accompanied by an adult)
Family Ticket
1 adult and 3 children
or
2 adults and 2 children
Children under 5 years
There is no charge for children under 5 years but a ticket must be booked online to ensure we do not exceed our capacity.
Children must be accompanied by an adult (18+).
Carer Ticket
The necessary companion, or carer, of a disabled visitor may book a free carer ticket online. The normal admission fee applies to the disabled visitor.
Groups
Our priority remains protecting the health and safety of our visitors and all members of the Christ Church community. We continue to have a number of safety measures in place for visiting Christ Church and are pleased to be able to welcome back a small number of groups on a trial basis. Please note we are currently only accepting booking enquiries for group visits between December 2021 and March 2022. If you would like to book more than 11 tickets for a visit during this time please read our 'Groups' section on the website for full details and information on how to submit a booking request.
Prospective Students
If you are a prospective student you may want to explore the pages within the Undergraduate Admissions section of this site.
To see how our undergraduates find life at Christ Church, from accommodation, to food, equal opportunities, or financial support, read our student-written Christ Church alternative prospectus.
You can also find information in the University of Oxford’s general undergraduate admissions prospectus,.
At this time, prospective students are kindly asked to contact the Access & Schools Liaison Officer for information regarding visiting Christ Church.
Christ Church Alumni
At this time, Christ Church alumni are kindly asked to contact the Development Office for details on how to arrange their visit back to the House.
University of Oxford Alumni Card Holders
Free entry for Oxford University Alumni card holders during visitor opening hours. At this stage we have had to suspend free entry for guests while we carefully manage the number of people on site. A multimedia guide ticket will need to be purchased for any guests.
University of Oxford Card Holders
Free entry for Oxford University card holders during visitor opening hours. At this stage we have had to suspend free entry for guests while we carefully manage the number of people on site. A multimedia guide ticket will need to be purchased for any guests.
Oxford Residents (OX1-4)
At this stage we have had to suspend free entry for Oxford residents (OX1-4) while we carefully manage the number of people on site.
Parishioner Pass
Member of the Church of England who live in the Diocese of Oxford (Oxfordshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Milton Keynes) are welcome to come to their Cathedral to pray whenever they wish. Parishoners may apply for a free Parishioner Pass which allows them entry through Tom Gate.
The Parishioner Pass lets you enter the Cathedral to pray and look around the building. If you would like to visit the College or the Great Hall you will need to buy a ticket. Adults need a pass each. Under 18s will be admitted if they are accompanying a passholder.
To apply for the pass please visit Parishioner Pass.
Of course, everyone is welcome to come to the Cathedral for worship and details of our Cathedral Services can be found by clicking here.
Blue and Green Badge Guides
At this stage we have had to suspend free entry for Blue and Green Badge guides while we carefully manage the number of people on site. Please note that guiding is also not permitted at present.
