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Worcester College

Visitor attractions · Oxford

Oxford college on Walton Street with 26 acres of gardens and a lake, open to local residents and on guided tours.

About Worcester College

Worcester College stands on Walton Street, opposite Gloucester Green bus station and a short walk from Oxford railway station. Its grounds cover around 26 acres, including a well-known lake, gardens and buildings that span roughly 700 years, from medieval cottages to eighteenth-century work and contemporary additions.

Residents of OX1 and OX2 postcodes may visit free on weekday and weekend afternoons by reporting to the Porters' Lodge, while tourists can visit on official tours run by the Oxford Guild of Tour Guides or at public events. A self-guided tour, maps and a visitors' guide can be downloaded from the college website.

Services

  • Garden and grounds visits
  • Self-guided tour
  • Guided tours via the Oxford Guild of Tour Guides
  • Chapel services
  • Concerts and public talks

Areas served

Oxford residents and visitors

Opening hours

Opening hours have not been supplied for this business. Please telephone to check.

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