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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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
Jan 9, 2025
Our guide was articulate, clear, friendly and professional with excellent knowledge of the castle and prison. It was well paced and extremely informative. Full review by Tracey P
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 …
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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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...