Oxford college visitor guide
Visiting Christ Church
Christ Church on St Aldate's: current visitor hours, entry prices and how to reach the porters' lodge, so you know before you walk there.
Pre-booked toursTicketed
Visitor hours
Mon–Sat 10:00–17:00, Sun 14:00–17:00, last entry 16:15. Timed ticket, booked online; tickets released weekly.
Book online to guarantee entry; groups of 12 or more must book. The Hall and Cathedral occasionally close without notice — check the known closures page. Tickets also sold at the Visitor Centre in Christ Church Meadow.
Entry price
Timed ticket — adults around £20, roughly £2 less booked online, with a reduced rate 25 June–1 September 2026. Concessions available. Check the college site for the exact rate.
Porters' lodge
01865 276492
The lodge is the front door of every college. If in doubt, call ahead.
Find it
St Aldate's, Oxford OX1 1DP
Directions in Google Maps Official college site Book a tour
Before you go
- Closes for events, exams and ceremonies during the year.
Quick answers
Can you visit Christ Church?
Only with a pre-booked tour. Mon–Sat 10:00–17:00, Sun 14:00–17:00, last entry 16:15. Timed ticket, booked online; tickets released weekly. Contact the lodge on 01865 276492 to book. Book online to guarantee entry; groups of 12 or more must book. The Hall and Cathedral occasionally close without notice — check the known closures page. Tickets also sold at the Visitor Centre in Christ Church Meadow.
How much does it cost to visit Christ Church?
Timed ticket — adults around £20, roughly £2 less booked online, with a reduced rate 25 June–1 September 2026. Concessions available. Check the college site for the exact rate..
Where is Christ Church and how do I get there?
Christ Church is at St Aldate's, Oxford OX1 1DP, 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.