Is Magdalen College open to visitors?

We are open! Magdalen welcomes visitors throughout the year. As a busy and lively working academic community we like to ensure you will enjoy your visit whether it is as a potential student here, an alumnus, an academic visitor, or as a tourist.

Is Balliol College open?

We are open as often as we can be, but from time to time there are College events that require the College to be closed. As part of admission, you will be able to visit the gardens, but please note that because of the pandemic the Chapel and Hall remain closed.

Are Oxford colleges open to tourists?

Oxford is not a campus university, so it is not all located on one site. Many University buildings, such as gardens, libraries and museums, as well as many of the colleges, are open to visitors during the day, although please note that they may have varying opening hours, fees and rules for groups.

Is New College Oxford open to the public?

We are delighted to announce that we will open our doors to the public again from Thursday 9th September. The principal areas of the college that are normally open are the hall, chapel, cloisters and gardens (where the 12th century city wall can be viewed).

Is Balliol a good college?

Balliol is a gorgeous college with a reputation for a laid-back atmosphere and highly inclusive vibe. While it does live up to these claims, students still find time to do pretty well academically, too.

Can you go to Oxford for free?

Oxford is determined that all students who are offered a place to study here can afford to come. Very few costs are paid up front, and there is lots of financial support available for UK students, from the government, the University and a student’s college.

What is the oldest college in Oxford?

University, Balliol and Merton Colleges, which were established between 1249 and 1264, are the oldest.

Which is the best Oxford college to visit?

Trinity College
1. Trinity College. This College is indisputably the top of the best colleges at Oxford to visit. Not only is it stunning beautiful, it has extremely large grounds for being based directly in the middle of Oxford.

Where is Balliol College in the centre of Oxford?

Balliol is in the centre of Oxford, on three sites: The main College site in Broad Street ( OX1 3BJ) – see a map of the Broad Street site Jowett Walk ( OX1 3TL) and the Master’s Field (the College sports ground and adjacent new buildings in development).

Is the Balliol Hall open to the public?

Balliol College welcomes visitors who wish to tour our buildings and gardens. We are open as often as we can be, but from time to time there are College events that require the College to be closed. As part of admission, you will be able to visit the Chapel, Gardens and often the Hall.

Which is the best way to get to Balliol College?

Jowett Walk, the Master’s Field and Holywell Manor are less than ten minutes’ walk from Broad Street. You can see the locations on this interactive map (click on ‘Balliol College’ and then the V arrow to enlarge): Oxford is easy to get to by car, coach or train. The University web pages have helpful information about transport.

Where is the Master’s Field at Balliol College?

Jowett Walk ( OX1 3TL) and the Master’s Field (the College sports ground and adjacent new buildings in development). Holywell Manor ( OX1 3UH ), the main building in the Graduate Centre. Jowett Walk, the Master’s Field and Holywell Manor are less than ten minutes’ walk from Broad Street.