# Oxford Castle & Prison

> Oxford Castle & Prison Oxford starts here! Visit Oxford’s 1,000 year old castle and prison for a taste of Oxford’s fascinating history.

Travel back in its history to Oxford Castle Unlocked: home to over 10 centuries of intrigue.This website is loaded to the brim with history; where to start?! Begin by climbing the Saxon St.George's Tower. This might be among the oldest buildings in Oxford with 3600 views which are panoramic the town. Then drop straight back down to the depths of a crypt that is 900-year-old truly the only surviving continues to be of St. George's Chapel. Next explore the insides of an debtor that is 18th-century tower, before winding your path through the jail d-wing. Lastly? Scale the mound of the 11th-century castle that is motte-and-bailey. Phew!This was a website of incarceration dating back into 1071 and gives a look into the full lives of real individuals: the owners, visionaries, activists and inmates of Oxford. Tours run every 20 moments however you will have sufficient time to explore the site under your own personal steam. Plus be sure to get some lunch that is yummy the Castleyard Cafi.

- Type: Experience
- Location: Oxford, Oxford, England
- Area guide: [Oxford](https://www.holidayfox.com/en/discover/regions/oxford)
- Booking: Not bookable online on HolidayFox; book direct on its website, https://www.oxfordcastleandprison.co.uk/, or call +441865260666
- HTML page: https://www.holidayfox.com/en/e/dest-0omfEEWvhT96/oxford-castle-and-prison

## Activities

- Castles and Palaces
- Sightseeing and Attractions
- Experience

## Facilities

- parking available
- toilets
- picnics and food allowed
- food to purchase onsite
- wheelchair friendly
- pushchair friendly

## Suitable for

- Family
- People

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## Questions and answers

### Where is Oxford Castle & Prison?

Oxford Castle & Prison is in Oxford, Oxford.

### What activities does Oxford Castle & Prison offer?

Oxford Castle & Prison lists Castles and Palaces, Sightseeing and Attractions and Experience.

### What facilities does Oxford Castle & Prison have?

Oxford Castle & Prison lists parking available, toilets, picnics and food allowed, food to purchase onsite, wheelchair friendly and pushchair friendly.

### What is there to do near Oxford Castle & Prison?

Experiences listed near Oxford Castle & Prison on HolidayFox include Oxford Ghost Trail, Oxford Spy Mission Treasure Trail, ODEON Oxford George St, The Story Museum and Modern Art Oxford.

### How do I book Oxford Castle & Prison?

Oxford Castle & Prison doesn't take bookings on HolidayFox. Book direct on its own website, https://www.oxfordcastleandprison.co.uk/, or call +441865260666.


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