Oxford Castle

Oxford Castle & Prison    

www.oxfordcastleandprison.co.uk
Tripadvisor (3,852) · Historical landmark in Oxford, United Kingdom
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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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Oct 27, 2024
The guided tour really made the jail come alive and worth the £18. Without the guide it would have seemed overpriced as you can't access a large area. I would have been interested to view the main s… Full review by Hazel L
Oct 27, 2024
Natalia was a brilliant tour guide, all people on the tour were 100% engaged throughout. An extremely knowledgeable guide and we learned so much! Fully recommend. Full review by NorthStar50015799173
Oct 23, 2024
Excellent, informative and funny. Anne was a real treat to have with plenty of jokes and detailed history to share. Highly recommended! Full review by Mai N
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How accessible is the castle and prison
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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 …
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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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Is there a hotel within the prison? We west told there was
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I think I it’s a malmaison. It’s not part of the tour but looks very nice!
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Is it cheaper to buy tickets in advance?
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Sorry, no idea but it may just ensure you get on the tour at a time preferable to you rather than take a chance
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Answer by Sally H · Feb 12, 2019
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Is it likely you can get on a tour on a Saturday without booking in advance? Thanks
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Yes you can Although, you may have to be flexible with your time as it is pot luck.
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Will this be a good place to go with a 3 year old?
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There were about three children under 5 on the tour I went on and the guide made it entertaining for them, so I'm sure your children will enjoy it!
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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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