Oxford Castle & Prison

Step inside and do 1,000 years of time...

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Distance to Oxford City Centre | 0 miles

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ABOUT

Oxford Castle & Prison explores the 1000-years of Oxford’s History. Led by one of our costumed characters, the rich history of the castle with a prison at its heart will be revealed to you. Climb St. George’s Tower and take in the stunning views before descending into the atmospheric crypt, along the 18th century prison wing and into archaic man-made mound.

OVERVIEW

  • CLIMB the Saxon St. George’s Tower, one of the oldest standing secular structures in England!
  • DESCEND deep underground into the 900 year old crypt.
  • EXPLORE the confines of the 18th century Debtor’s Tower and Prison D-Wing.
  • MARVEL at the mound of the 11th century Motte-and-Bailey castle.

CONTACT DETAILS

  • 01865 260664
  • Oxford Castle & Prison
    44-46 Oxford Castle
    Oxford
    OX1 1AY
  • General Enquiries
Oxford Castle & Prison

LOCATION

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