Step inside and do 1,000 years of time... Oxford Castle & Prison is a visitor attraction and an ancient heritage site, with a past stretching back 100 decades.
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Jan 2, 2025
We learned a lot about Oxford’s economy through the castle/prison’s history. Jade, our guide, made the tour throughly enjoyable. The stairs to the top of the tower are treacherous (for anyone with ba… Full review by Rosa C
Jan 2, 2025
This was such an interesting and intriguing tour. I attended during the Christmas holiday so the guide was in period attire and used a lantern, which she reported was only during the holidays. There … Full review by Mitzvah21
Dec 30, 2024
Simply a MUST SEE if you’re visiting Oxford. The tour of the castle and prison take’s approx 1.5 hours. There are quite a few steep and narrow stairs to manoeuvre but plenty of time and the 100 steps… Full review by BirdieS
The main tower isn’t accessible for (I think) under 5’s. It’s also got a lot of steps in a tight spiral staircase. If any of your party can’t go up the tower then they put a video on downstairs …
The main tower isn’t accessible for (I think) under 5’s. It’s also got a lot of steps in a tight spiral staircase. If any of your party can’t go up the tower then they put a video on downstairs for you to watch
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How long is the guided tour?
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The guided tour lasts approx. 50 minutes. After your tour, you will be able to explore the exhibition and prison at your own leisure. We would recommend...
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