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Explore the Divinity School, built in 1488 for the teaching of theology. With its elaborately vaulted ceiling and its 455 carved bosses, it is a masterpiece of English Gothic architecture. Take a look in the 17th century Convocation House and Court, where Parliament was held in the Civil War.

Visit Duke Humfrey's medieval library, still in use today, but where generations of famous scholars have studied through the ages. These former readers, or users of the Library, include five kings, 40 Nobel Prize winners, 25 British Prime Ministers and writers such as Oscar Wilde, C S Lewis and J R R Tolkien.

This tour shows you the interior of the buildings that form the historic heart of the University. Your guide will describe the wonderful architecture, explaining how the University came into being in the Middle Ages, and how it developed over the centuries.

Times	Monday- Saturday: 10:30, 11:30, 13:00 & 14:00  Sunday 11:30, 14:00 & 15:00 Please note that tours are cancelled on days when University functions are held, and you are strongly advised to telephone in advance of your visit to avoid disappointment.
Duration	Allow up to 1 hour
Price	£6.50 per person No concessions  We are able to take children age 11 and over into the working areas of the Library on these tours. We regret that the guided tours are not recommended for young children. We regret that we are not able to reserve spaces for individuals for the standard tours.  Tickets are sold on a first come, first served basis, and they can sell out. The ticket office opens at 9am Monday to Friday, 9.15 on Saturday, and 11am on Sunday. It is situated at the Great Gate to the Bodleian Library, on Catte Street. To view our Refund Policy, please click here

 

 For up to date information contact the Historic Venues Team on:
Tel: +44 (0)1865 277224, fax: +44 (0)1865 277218, e-mail: tours@bodleian.ox.ac.uk