Visiting the College

PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT THE COLLEGE IS CURRENTLY CLOSED TO ALL TOURISTS INCLUDING GROUP BOOKINGS. 

New College welcomes visitors to tour our buildings and gardens.  As part of admission, you may be able to visit the Cloisters, Chapel, Hall, Gardens and City Wall as part of a self-guided tour. Access to all of these areas cannot be guaranteed as the College goes about its daily functions, and we provide information on planned closures when possible.

Before you visit, you may wish to download a copy of the New College Visitors' Guide. You are asked to keep to the route indicated on the map, and large groups are encouraged to book in advance where possible.

Planned Closures

Directions

Staying at New College

12th October 2019 - 6th March 2020 (winter opening hours)

Please be advised that the College is currently closed to all tourist visitors due to the ongoing situation with COVID-19. 

• Open Tuesday-Saturday inclusive (closed every Sunday and Monday) 1.30-4.30 pm (last admission 4.15 pm)
• £5 entry fee; £4 concessions. Family ticket (2 adults and up to 3 children aged 7 or over) £20. Children under 7 years of age are admitted free of charge.
• Access via New College Lane
• Admission includes free guide map leaflet
• Payment accepted by cash, cheque and major credit and debit cards 
• Access to public areas cannot be guaranteed as the College goes about its daily functions; we provide information on planned closures when possible. To avoid disappointment please see our planned closures page which is updated regularly. 

9th March - 9th October 2020

Please be advised that the College is currently closed to all tourist visitors due to the ongoing situation with COVID-19. 

• Open daily 10:30 am until 5.00 pm (last admission 4.45 pm)
• £7 entry fee; £6 concessions. Family ticket (2 adults and up to 3 children aged 7 or over) £20. Children under 7 years of age are admitted free of charge.
• Access via New College Lane
• Admission includes free guide map leaflet
• Payment accepted by cash, cheque and major credit and debit cards
• Access to public areas cannot be guaranteed as the College goes about its daily functions; we provide information on planned closures when possible. To avoid disappointment please see our planned closures page which is updated regularly. 

Concessions

• Students and senior citizens are given a concessionary rate upon production of a valid card
• Bodleian Card holders and Oxford alumni are permitted free entry, along with one guest
• New College Alumni are permitted free entry, along with their family
• Residents of Oxford are permitted free entry upon proof of address

Group Admissions

The maximum group size permitted is 80; these must be split into 4 groups with a recognised leader for each group. These groups must stay in separate groups and not converge in the College.

Large group bookings (over 20 in size) will be limited to visits after 2 pm only and must have a recognised leader. We strongly advise that these groups pre-book to avoid disappointment. To do this please use the Booking Enquiry Form.  

We will only permit 100 visitors into the College at any one time. Groups will be asked to wait outside if the number of visitors in the College exceeds 100. 

All admission charges must be settled before entry to the College; we do not accept requests for invoices after visiting. We accept cash and all major credit and debit cards. 

Contacts

For general booking enquiries/cancellations/amendments: + 44 (0)1865 279253 (Tuesday-Friday 10 am- 4.30 pm)

For enquiries regarding your planned visit (New College Lane Gate): + 44 (0)1865 279544 (Tuesday-Saturday 1.30-4.30 pm)

New College Coffee Bar  

Come along and purchase a barista coffee, toasted panini and/or a delicious cookie to enjoy whilst walking the College grounds or stop in the coffee bar and relax for a while.

Open daily (during student vacations only) from 11.00 am – 4:30 pm from 30th March.