Oxford Castle

Oxford Castle & Prison    

www.oxfordcastleandprison.co.uk
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(3.9K) · 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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Feb 1, 2025
Absolutely fab, fun and informative. Me and my son visited on a Saturday afternoon. I think our tour guide was called Keely, told us some great facts about other parts of the castle and the stairs.…Full review by HolidayMemoryMaker
Jan 17, 2025
Really informative tour,doesn't take too long and is interesting Excellent tour guide from Ash,very educated well spoken,good pitch and informative and friendly. Really enjoyed this,the time of the t…Full review by katie t
Jan 12, 2025
We had an incredible time at Oxford Castle and Prison! The tour was both educational and highly entertaining. Our guide, Ash, was fantastic—extremely knowledgeable and engaging, which made the experi…Full review by Navigate12473426006
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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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Yep. malmaison com Book direct with them for best prices!
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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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