🗝️ Oxford Open Doors 2026 - Sunday 13 September
The second day of Oxford Open Doors 2026 offers a different selection of venues open on Sunday 13 September. Discover historic colleges, hidden gardens, medieval churches, and unique sites — all free to explore.
What to expect:
🏛️ Step inside Oxford’s historic colleges — Visit Corpus Christi, Jesus College, Lady Margaret Hall, Harris Manchester, Somerville, St Edmund Hall, Wadham, and St Cross College — each with distinctive architecture and beautiful quads
🌿 Explore secret gardens and green spaces — Wander Magdalen College School Gardens, Turn Again Lane Garden, Warneford Therapy Garden, and Court Place Gardens at Iffley — peaceful oases usually closed to the public
🎵 Experience live music in historic settings — Hear the Ghaetta Medieval Band and vOx Chamber Choir perform in atmospheric venues, adding a soundtrack to your heritage exploration
📍 Sunday Venues
| Venue | Description |
|---|---|
| Bodleian Libraries - Divinity School | Masterpiece of English Gothic architecture (Hogwarts filming location) |
| Bodleian Libraries - Wonder of Birds Events | Family activities celebrating birds in literature and art |
| Carfax Tower | Climb Oxford’s landmark tower for 360° city views |
| Corpus Christi College | Front quad and historic college buildings |
| Ghaetta Medieval Band | Live medieval music performances |
| Harris Manchester College | Victorian college with beautiful chapel and gardens |
| Jesus College | Historic college with modern Cheng Building |
| Lady Margaret Hall | Pioneering women’s college with Talbot Hall |
| The Living Room | Community space in distinctive modern building |
| Magdalen College School Gardens | Hidden gardens behind the school |
| Turn Again Lane Garden | Charming hidden garden near OPT office |
| Osney Lock Hydro | Community hydroelectric scheme on the Thames |
| Oxford Castle Prison | Explore the castle’s prison heritage |
| Oxford City & County Bowls Club | Historic bowls club with clubhouse |
| Port Meadow Bailey Bridge Talk | Talk on the WWII bridge at Port Meadow |
| Slade Camp | Former WWII camp turned post-war housing — guided walks |
| Somerville College | Stunning library and college grounds |
| St Cross College and Pusey House | Modern college with Blackwell Quad and historic Pusey House |
| St Edmund Hall | Medieval hall with historic front quad |
| St Mary’s Church, Iffley, and Court Place Gardens | 12th-century Norman masterpiece with gardens |
| vOx Chamber Choir | Chamber choir performance in historic setting |
| Wadham College | Beautiful Jacobean architecture and gardens |
📋 Practical Information
- Date: Sunday 13 September 2026
- Typical hours: 10:00–17:00 (varies by venue — check the digital brochure or interactive map for specific times)
- Cost: Free (some venues may require booking for tours)
- Accessibility: Varies by venue — check individual listings
🗺️ Plan Your Day
Use the interactive venue map to plan your route. Sunday’s venues are more spread out — consider grouping by area:
- City centre: Carfax Tower, Bodleian Divinity School, Corpus Christi, Jesus College, Wadham
- East Oxford: St Mary’s Iffley, Court Place Gardens, Slade Camp
- North Oxford: Lady Margaret Hall, Harris Manchester, St Edmund Hall, St Cross, Somerville
- West Oxford: Osney Lock Hydro, Oxford Castle Prison, Turn Again Lane Garden
Pro tip: The Divinity School and Carfax Tower are perennial favourites — visit early to avoid queues.