The Great Hall
Quick Facts
- Location
- UK, Oxford
- Category
- University & Campus
- Duration
- About 1.5 hours
- Opening Hours
- Daily booked slots only; tickets release each Friday · The visiting pages at chch.ox.ac.uk (checked 5 November 2026) give no fixed daily hours: entry runs on booked slots released each Friday around 10am for the week after, tickets are non-refundable, and a slot where the Hall or Cathedral is fully closed is marked at a lower price, with further dates on the known closures page, the college being a working academic and religious house. Guiding on site is suspended and admission includes the multimedia guide.
- Ticket Price
- Adult: In the Michaelmas band of 4 October to 12 December 2026 adults 18-64 pay £22.95 on weekdays and £24.95 at weekends, £2 off bought beforehand online or at the Visitor Centre · Student: Students over 18 with a valid card from their current institution pay £20.50 and £22.50 · Rates move by term, the Christmas band of 13-31 December 2026 running £24.95 and £26.95 for adults, and these prices cover 1 to 11 people, parties of 12 or more through Groups.
- Address
- Christ Church, St Aldate’s, Oxford OX1 1DP, United Kingdom
- Coordinates
- 51.7497, -1.2547
Introduction
The Great Hall of Christ Church is Oxford's grandest college dining hall, completed in the 16th century with a lavish hammerbeam roof and portraits of luminaries. It is the filming model for Hogwarts' dining hall in Harry Potter — stepping inside feels like entering a hall where magic and scholarship meet.
✨ Highlights
🛈 Practical Info
Opening Hours
| Monday | booked slots only; tickets release each Friday |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | booked slots only; tickets release each Friday |
| Wednesday | booked slots only; tickets release each Friday |
| Thursday | booked slots only; tickets release each Friday |
| Friday | booked slots only; tickets release each Friday |
| Saturday | booked slots only; tickets release each Friday |
| Sunday | booked slots only; tickets release each Friday |
The visiting pages at chch.ox.ac.uk (checked 5 November 2026) give no fixed daily hours: entry runs on booked slots released each Friday around 10am for the week after, tickets are non-refundable, and a slot where the Hall or Cathedral is fully closed is marked at a lower price, with further dates on the known closures page, the college being a working academic and religious house. Guiding on site is suspended and admission includes the multimedia guide.
Ticket Information
| Adult | In the Michaelmas band of 4 October to 12 December 2026 adults 18-64 pay £22.95 on weekdays and £24.95 at weekends, £2 off bought beforehand online or at the Visitor Centre |
|---|---|
| Student | Students over 18 with a valid card from their current institution pay £20.50 and £22.50 |
| Child | Ages 5-17 pay £17.50 on weekdays and £19.50 at weekends, and under-5s come free beside a paying adult over 18 but without a guide |
| Senior | Visitors over 65 share that line at £20.50 and £22.50 |
| Free Admission | Carers of disabled visitors enter free, one per visitor at the till against a DLA or PIP letter, a doctor note, Blue Badge, Freedom Pass or DID/Access card; concessions also cover Oxford card holders, alumni, OUP cards, OX1-4 residents and Parishioner Pass holders |
Rates move by term, the Christmas band of 13-31 December 2026 running £24.95 and £26.95 for adults, and these prices cover 1 to 11 people, parties of 12 or more through Groups.
💡 Tips
FAQ
What are the opening hours of The Great Hall?
Monday: booked slots only; tickets release each Friday; Tuesday: booked slots only; tickets release each Friday; Wednesday: booked slots only; tickets release each Friday; Thursday: booked slots only; tickets release each Friday; Friday: booked slots only; tickets release each Friday; Saturday: booked slots only; tickets release each Friday; Sunday: booked slots only; tickets release each Friday; The visiting pages at chch.ox.ac.uk (checked 5 November 2026) give no fixed daily hours: entry runs on booked slots released each Friday around 10am for the week after, tickets are non-refundable, and a slot where the Hall or Cathedral is fully closed is marked at a lower price, with further dates on the known closures page, the college being a working academic and religious house. Guiding on site is suspended and admission includes the multimedia guide.
How much is the admission for The Great Hall?
Adult: In the Michaelmas band of 4 October to 12 December 2026 adults 18-64 pay £22.95 on weekdays and £24.95 at weekends, £2 off bought beforehand online or at the Visitor Centre; Student: Students over 18 with a valid card from their current institution pay £20.50 and £22.50; Child: Ages 5-17 pay £17.50 on weekdays and £19.50 at weekends, and under-5s come free beside a paying adult over 18 but without a guide; Senior: Visitors over 65 share that line at £20.50 and £22.50; Free Admission: Carers of disabled visitors enter free, one per visitor at the till against a DLA or PIP letter, a doctor note, Blue Badge, Freedom Pass or DID/Access card; concessions also cover Oxford card holders, alumni, OUP cards, OX1-4 residents and Parishioner Pass holders; Rates move by term, the Christmas band of 13-31 December 2026 running £24.95 and £26.95 for adults, and these prices cover 1 to 11 people, parties of 12 or more through Groups.
Any practical tips for visiting The Great Hall?
Allow About 1.5 hours for the visit and try to avoid peak hours. Opening ~10:00–17:00 (reference; subject to official notice); do verify the latest schedule before you set out.
How long should I spend at The Great Hall?
A typical visit takes About 1.5 hours.
