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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Apr 18, 2025
If you have a couple of hours to spare whilst in Oxford then the Castle and Prison is worth a visit. The guide was very good and apart from the tower, you can wander around after the tour is over.Full review by Mark B
Apr 17, 2025
Great visit here. Kids enjoyed the tower, prison and the experience of trying the ‘pointless’ tasks. Our tour guide Harry was great. A few dad jokes thrown in, but informative, educational and hu…Full review by MattTravelling13
Apr 16, 2025
We were lucky enough to be on Harry's first tour. He was very helpful getting the group around the site and most importantly, he did a super job of telling us the tales and history of the castle and …Full review by Culture30944085406
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...
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