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Home  »   About Us  »  Visitor Information  »  Family visit

The Bodleian Library welcomes families. To find out more about a visit with your family, please choose one from the following options:

• Divinity School visit (No guide. Duration: self timed)

• Audio tours (Self guided. Duration forty minutes)

• Mini tours (for families with children aged over 10) (Led by a guide. Duration thirty minutes)

• Standard tours (for families with children aged over 10) (Led by a guide. Duration sixty minutes

 

For families with young children, we are pleased to offer the two special options below:

 

Family Tour 

 

During most school holidays, we offer a lively family tour which includes a visit to Duke Humfrey's Library. See the oldest parts of the University, learn about their history, and see where Harry Potter was filmed!  The tour is interactive and stimulating, with lots of participation.  

 

Times	14.45
Duration	30 minutes
Price	£4.50 per person
Tickets	Booking essential To book a place click here
Age Group	For families with children aged 5 to 11
Dates	Sunday 03 June 2012

 

 

"It was absolutely splendid and everyone really enjoyed it. It's a brilliant idea."  Comment from an adult on the family tour.

 

"You couldn't make the tour (any) better"  Comment from a child on the family tour.

 

Thomas Bodley's History Trail for children

 

Visit the area by the Radcliffe Camera, Old Bodleian Library and the Sheldonian Theatre. Enjoy learning about the history of the library whilst having some fun with the children!  You will get a sheet with thirteen easy questions which will guide through the quadrangles and corners of the unique space in the world.

Tickets	Ticket gives 2 adults (16 and over) and 3 children (age 0-15) admission to the historic Divinity School, plus a copy of our children's history trail sheet.  Additional children's trail sheets 50p each.
Price	Family ticket is priced at £3.50. Additional adults and children £1 each
Duration	Approximately 40 minutes

 

Please ask for details from a member of our staff in the ticket office at the main entrance to the Old Bodleian Library.

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