Please note that, as the College goes about its daily functions, we may have to close parts of the College at various times. Wherever possible, we will update this page to give you advance notice of these closures.
You can check on-the-day openings by calling the New College Lodge on 01865 279500. Tour guides can also subscribe to our announcements mailing list by emailing tourism@new.ox.ac.uk.
Planned closures in 2019
Wednesday 13th March - College closed all day
Saturday 18th May - College closed all day
Saturday 6th July - Cloisters closed from 2 pm
Friday 12th July - Cloisters closed from 2 pm
Saturday 7th September - College closed from 2 pm
Saturday 28th September - College closed from 2 pm
Saturday 2nd November - Hall closed from 11.45 am
Saturday 16th November - College closed all day
8th-18th December - College closed (due to the admissions programme)
Whilst we try to keep this page regularly updated, please note that the college is a working environment and can be closed at short notice.
Regular closures
During academic term, weekly concerts are held in the Chapel during Wednesday (free to attend) and Friday (small admission charge) lunchtimes. Visitors are welcome to attend these concerts, but the Chapel is closed to non concert attendees at these times.
The Hall will close daily for lunch. During term-time this tends to be between 11.45am and 1.30pm, and between 11.45am and 2pm over the summer.
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