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    • Divinity School visit (up to 50 visitors)
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A group visit requires a prior reservation because The Bodleian is a working research library and bigger groups normally need to be divided. Please consider the following options: 

• Audio tours (Self guided. Duration forty minutes. Up to 40 visitors at a time)

• Divinity School visit (No guide. Duration: self timed. Up to 50 visitors at a time)

• Standard tours (Led by a guide. Duration one hour. Up to 26 visitor at a time)

• Extended tours (Led by a guide. Duration ninety minutes. Up to 26 visitors at a time)

"My time on the tour at the Bodleian stands out as one of many splendid memories of my first trip to England!"  (a visitor from overseas)

"(A) marvellous visit to the Bodleian Library... The tour was wonderful and the guides' enthusiastic commentary brought it to life and made it especially interesting for the group......I have lots of positive feedback from the group saying how much they enjoyed the visit."  (A group visit leader)

 

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