Know Before You Go

Our doors are open and we’re ready to welcome you to Oxford Castle Prison!

Book online in advance

Each tour has a capacity of 20 people so we recommend booking online to guarantee the tour time that you want and to avoid disappointment. We especially recommend booking in advance during the school holidays as our tours get booked up quickly!
Check our opening times & prices

We are open from 10am everyday, however our tour times change depending on what time of year it is. We close every year on 24th, 25th and 26th December. Click here to see our current opening times & prices.
Read through our booking terms and conditions

Before you book your visit please read through our terms and conditions.

Booking confirmation email

Once you have booked you will receive a booking confirmation email confirming the date and time of your visit. Please email us at info@oxfordcastleprison.co.uk if you have not received this.
Manage your booking

You can change or reschedule your booking here.
Parking

No parking is available on site. We recommend using one of 5 Oxford Park and Rides which have frequent bus links into the city centre. For more details, please visit this page.
Arrival

When you arrive, go to the Gift Shop where a member of the Guest Services team will check you in.

Please arrive 10 minutes before the start of your tour slot so we can ensure that the tour begins on time.