Discover the history of Oxford Castle & Prison

Step back in time 

If you want to learn more about the history of Oxford Castle & Prison, look no further! For over 1,000 years, Oxford Castle & Prison has stood watch over the city of Oxford. Head over to Oxford Castle & Prison and join their costumed tour guide on a journey through 1000 years of Oxford’s history; from Viking raids and the Norman conquest to the Castle’s role in Georgian and Victorian era justice. Throughout this tour, you will climb the 101 steps of St. George’s Tower, decend into the candle-lit crypt, explore 18th century prison cells, and follow the story of the Castle up until it’s closure in 1996.

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