Visitor hours
10:00–17:00 daily, or dusk if earlier.
Guided groups of 19 plus guide for green and blue badge tours; 7 plus guide otherwise.
Oxford college visitor guide
Visiting Balliol College
Balliol College on Broad Street: current visitor hours, entry prices and how to reach the porters' lodge, so you know before you walk there.
Open to visitorsFrom £6
Entry price
Adults £6 · concessions and students £3 · free for applicants, Oxford members and alumni
Porters' lodge
The lodge is the front door of every college. If in doubt, call ahead.
Find it
Broad Street, Oxford OX1 3BJ
Directions in Google Maps Official college siteBefore you go
- The college asks visitors to phone the lodge before setting out.
Quick answers
Can you visit Balliol College?
Yes. Balliol College welcomes visitors. Current visitor hours: 10:00–17:00 daily, or dusk if earlier. Guided groups of 19 plus guide for green and blue badge tours; 7 plus guide otherwise.
How much does it cost to visit Balliol College?
Adults £6 · concessions and students £3 · free for applicants, Oxford members and alumni.
Where is Balliol College and how do I get there?
Balliol College is at Broad Street, Oxford OX1 3BJ, in central Oxford, a short walk from Carfax. Oxford's centre is compact and walkable; use the map link on this page for turn-by-turn directions.
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