Oxford college visitor guide
Visiting Magdalen College
Magdalen College on High Street: current visitor hours, entry prices and how to reach the porters' lodge, so you know before you walk there.
Open to visitorsFrom £10
Visitor hours
10:00 to dusk or 17:00, whichever is earlier. July, August and September: closes 18:30.
Open 10:00–13:00 only on 24 September 2026. Closed 25 September and 4 October 2026, and 22–31 December. Open free on 1 January, 10:00–15:30. Check the college site for changes.
Entry price
Adults £10 · over-65s, children and students £9 · family £28
Porters' lodge
01865 276000
The lodge is the front door of every college. If in doubt, call ahead.
Find it
High Street, Oxford OX1 4AU
Directions in Google Maps Official college site
Before you go
- The college asks visitors to phone the lodge before setting out.
- Groups must book ahead rather than turning up.
Quick answers
Can you visit Magdalen College?
Yes. Magdalen College welcomes visitors. Current visitor hours: 10:00 to dusk or 17:00, whichever is earlier. July, August and September: closes 18:30. Open 10:00–13:00 only on 24 September 2026. Closed 25 September and 4 October 2026, and 22–31 December. Open free on 1 January, 10:00–15:30. Check the college site for changes.
How much does it cost to visit Magdalen College?
Adults £10 · over-65s, children and students £9 · family £28.
Where is Magdalen College and how do I get there?
Magdalen College is at High Street, Oxford OX1 4AU, 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.