Oxford Open Doors and Ride and Stride - Saturday

12th September 2026

9:30am

University Church of St Mary the Virgin and Holywell Cemetery

Oxfordshire Historic Churches Trust: Ride and Stride

If you're taking part in this year's Ride and Stride, make sure to add the University Church to your route plan! Throughout the day, we'll be welcoming Ride and Stride participants.

Oxford Preservation Trust: Oxford Open Doors

We're excited to be taking part in the Oxford Preservation Trust's Oxford Open Doors weekend on Saturday 12 September. Visit us throughout the weekend as we explore the theme of "Everyday Histories: Exploring daily working life through the ages".

Tours
Join us for special tours of both the University Church and Holywell Cemetery on St Cross road, led by our knowledgeable, experienced tour guides.

11.00am - Tour of the University Church
1.30pm - Tour of the Holywell Cemetery (St Cross Road)

Equally Oxford Exhibition
Learn more about how the historic connection between the University Church and Littlemore is being maintained today in our "Equally Oxford" Exhibition.

Children's Activity
Explore what daily life might have been like for Mary, our patron Saint in our interactive children's activity.