Attractions - Visit Magical Oxford
The release of Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone has sent people young and old flocking to both the cinema and the locations used for the movie. Why not follow the
footsteps of the world's favourite wizard through Christ Church, Oxford's most spectacular College, and the most famous library in Britain, Bodleian Library.
Photo: Neil Jinkerson, Jarrolds Publishing. Copyright Bodleian Library
Christ Church
If you loved the film or the books come and soak up the atmosphere of Hogwarts. The Great Hall at Christ Church was replicated in the film studios, to create
Hogwarts Hall.
As Harry and the new first-years enter Hogwarts they are greeted by Professor MacGonnigal. This scene was shot on the 16th century staircase which leads up
to the Great Hall.
The cloisters in Christ Church were first built 1000 years ago. This made them the ideal setting for Hogwarts Trophy Room. It is here that Harry is shown the trophy
his father won as a seeker in Quidditch.
Opening Times Christ Church is open 364 days a year. Monday - Saturday - 9am - 5pm Sunday - 1pm - 5pm
Admission Adults £4 Concessions £3
For more information: Phone: +44 (0)1865 276492, Email: tourism@chch.ox.ac.uk or visit our website: http://www.chch.ox.ac.uk/
The Bodleian Library
Explore the splendid 15th century Divinity School and Duke Humfrey's Library, accessible from the quadrangle of the Old Bodleian Library. Learn how they were transformed in the film into the Infirmary and the Library of Hogwarts School.
Visitors are welcome to visit the Divinity School, a masterpiece of English gothic architecture, free of charge. Duke Humfrey's Library stands at the heart of a busy working Library and for this reason can only be seen as
part of a guided tour.
Photo: Neil Jinkerson, Jarrolds Publishing. Copyright Bodleian Library
Divinity School Opening Times Monday - Friday 9am - 4.45pm Saturday - 9am - 12.30pm
These times can vary. We advise you to check before your visit.
Tours Includes a visit to the Divinity School, Duke Humfrey's Library, the Convocation House, and the Chancellor's Court. These standard tours can be purchased daily on a first-come first-served basis from inside the Divinity School at a cost of £3.50
per person, payable on the day.
Standard Tours are available at the following times:
April to October Monday to Friday at 10.30,11.30, 2.00 & 3.00 Saturday at 10.30 & 11.30 November to March Monday to Friday at 2.00 & 3.00 Saturday at 10.30 & 11.30
Please allow from 40 minutes up to one hour for this tour. Since working parts of the Library are visited each tour is limited to a maximum of 13 people and unfortunately no children under the age of 14 are permitted.
We strongly advise you to contact us in advance of your planned visit since our tours are sometimes cancelled because of University ceremonies or other hosted events.
Or Why not explore further this wonderful world of imagination and learning by pre-booking an Extended Tour lasting up to one-and-a-half hours? In addition
to the Standard Tour, you will visit the Radcliffe Camera, the underground mechanical book conveyor, and the New Bodleian Bookstack. Cost £7.00 per person.
For more information on tours and to also enquire about our facilities hire please contact our Tours and Events Team:
Tel: 44 (0)1865 277224 or 277216 Email: tours@bodley.ox.ac.uk or visit our website: www.bodley.ox.ac.uk
Visit Christ Church and the Bodleian Library this winter, and enjoy Oxford's many secrets!
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