Guided Tours

We love our ancient building and extend a warm welcome to all visitors, whether they come on their own or in a group.

Please feel free to explore the church, to experience the peace to be found within its walls, and to learn about its history and the people who have helped to shape that history over the centuries.

University Church has a fascinating history and there is not only stunning architecture to admire but also amazing stories to tell.

It was here where Oxford students learned Latin, received degrees and sat trial at the Chancellor’s Court. University Church has witnessed a number of key events in British history from the trials of the Oxford Martyrs and the burial of Royalist soldiers, to the birth of the Oxford movement and the establishment of Oxfam.

General & Bespoke Tours

Guided tours with trained tour guides can be booked for groups of up to 20 visitors. Please make sure to book tours no less than four weeks in advance as we cannot guarantee that our guides will be available at short notice.

There are frequent 10 minute Highlights tours of the church, conducted by our welcomers, during the weekdays. Please inquire at the High Street entrance welcome desk on the day or in advance by contacting us by email. 

Cost: £4 per adult (£3 per adult for Parish Groups within the Diocese of Oxford).
Length: 20-40 minutes

Please contact Ana-Maria Niculcea, our Communications Officer (ana-maria.niculcea@universitychurch.ox.ac.uk) for further details.