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Summer of Savings

Two Savings, Doing Time Together.

The Government's Summer Saver initiative has reduced VAT on family attractions, and we've gone one step further by adding our biggest seasonal discount on top.​

The result? Our lowest ticket prices ever this summer!

Whether you're planning a family day out, entertaining the grandkids or looking for a fascinating adventure through 1,000 years of history, there's never been a better time to discover Oxford Castle Prison.

The Summer of Savings Scheme Ends In...

And on top of the Summer Saver, we're now giving you the chance to win big too. We've launched a prize draw giving one lucky winner the chance to take home £1,000 cash. See how to enter below.

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Why Are Prices Lower This Summer?

The Government has temporarily reduced VAT on admission tickets from 20% to 5% to UK family attractions from 25 June to 1 September 2026.​

We've then gone even further and added our own EXTRA summer offer on top, giving you an even greater saving!

Both discounts are already included in the ticket price shown online, so there's nothing extra you need to do. 

How it works:

  • Savings automatically applied: The VAT saving and our additional summer discount are already included in the ticket price. 
  • Which experiences are included? The discounts apply to our family-friendly experiences, including Guided Tours, Knight School and Spectre Ghost tours. 
  • Discount period: Available from 25 June to 1 September 2026.​
  • Online and walk-in tickets: The same discounted price applies whether you book online or visit on the day. We recommend pre-booking to guarantee your preferred time slot.

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Win £1,000 Cash This Summer

Fancy a little extra alongside your savings? We're giving one lucky visitor the chance to win £1,000 cash, on us.

Entering is free and takes under a minute. 

How to enter:

  • Just pop your details into the pop-up sign-up form to be entered into the prize draw
  • Entry deadline: 1 September 2026
  • Winner announced: 3 September 2026

Good luck! 

Please see terms and conditions here.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. The Oxford Castle Prison is taking part in the Government's Great British Summer Savings initiative. We've combined the temporary VAT reduction with our own seasonal summer offer to bring even greater value to your escape this summer!

The UK Government has introduced a temporary VAT cut on admission tickets to museums and family attractions, running 25 June to 1 September 2026. We're passing that saving straight on to you, on top of our own planned summer discount, so prices are lower than usual for the whole of the school holidays.

The exact saving depends on your ticket type, but it's reflected automatically in the price shown when you book, there's nothing extra to apply and no code needed.

No. The saving is already built into our ticket prices for the specified period, just book as normal and you'll see the reduced price.

Yes. The Government's VAT relief and our summer discount apply to admission tickets for both adults and children.

The Government's VAT relief and our summer pricing runs until 1 September 2026, after which standard pricing returns.

Absolutely. Our discounts are already included in the ticket price whether you book online or simply walk in on the day. No codes, no vouchers and no extra steps - just more fascinating history for less, however you choose to visit.

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