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A mini guide to
Radcliffe Square, Broad Street and St Giles: tips and FAQs
Local know-how and common questions
Local know-how
Tips for visiting
Check each college before you go
Colleges are working places. Visiting hours vary and some close for exams or events, so check the college's own website before you travel.
Start at the Bodleian
The Bodleian Libraries run guided tours and free exhibitions. Check the visitor pages for tours, the Divinity School and current exhibitions.
Walk in the morning
Radcliffe Square, Catte Street and Broad Street are busiest in the middle of the day. An early walk gives the best chance of a quiet square.
Plan a museum afternoon
The Pitt Rivers Museum and the Museum of Natural History share an entrance area on Parks Road, and the Ashmolean is on Beaumont Street. Check each museum's own site for opening times.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Where is Radcliffe Square, Broad Street and St Giles?
Radcliffe Square, Broad Street and St Giles is in Oxford, England. The Radcliffe Camera, the Bodleian and the museums and colleges of the old university centre. Nearby stops and stations include Oxford station, Gloucester Green, Park & Ride.
How long do I need in Radcliffe Square, Broad Street and St Giles?
Half a day to a full day. Allow longer if you plan to eat out or visit several attractions.
What are the highlights?
Highlights include Radcliffe Camera, Bodleian Library, Divinity School. See the Things to do page for more.
How do I get there?
Nearby: Oxford station (Great Western Railway and other operators); Gloucester Green (National Express coaches and local buses); Park & Ride (Pear Tree, Oxford Parkway, Thornhill, Redbridge and Seacourt). The Getting there page links to the official timetables and journey planners.
Where can I eat and drink?
We list 21 places to eat and drink in and around Radcliffe Square, Broad Street and St Giles, with filters to help you choose.
Where should I stay?
We list 8 hotels and other places to stay nearby. Check availability and prices with each property.
Is Radcliffe Square, Broad Street and St Giles accessible?
Accessibility varies by street, building and venue. Check each attraction or operator’s access information before you travel.
While you are here
Things to see in Radcliffe Square, Broad Street and St Giles
A few of the sights in the area. The Things to do page lists them all, with directions and official links.
Martyrs' Memorial
Gothic Revival memorial at the south end of St Giles, commemorating three 16th-century Protestant bishops burned in Oxford.
Radcliffe Camera
Circular domed library in Radcliffe Square, designed by James Gibbs and now a reading room of the Bodleian Libraries.
Bodleian Library
The University of Oxford's main research library, founded in 1602, with its Old Schools Quadrangle on Broad Street.
Oxford
More areas to explore
High Street, Magdalen and East Oxford
Colleges along the High Street, Magdalen Bridge and the Botanic Garden, then the shops and restaurants of Cowley Road
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Christ Church, St Aldate's and Folly Bridge
Christ Church and its meadow, the quiet colleges on Merton Street and the river at Folly Bridge
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Jericho, the Castle and Port Meadow
Oxford Castle, the streets of Jericho and the open common of Port Meadow
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- Balliol College: Toby Ord, CC BY-SA 2.5, source
- Martyrs' Memorial: Photograph by Mike Peel (www.mikepeel.net)., CC BY-SA 4.0, source
- Radcliffe Camera: Diliff, CC BY 2.5, source
- Bodleian Library: Remi Mathis, CC BY-SA 3.0, source
- High Street, Magdalen and East Oxford: Julian Herzog (Website), CC BY 4.0, source
- Christ Church, St Aldate's and Folly Bridge: Andy Li, CC0, source
- Jericho, the Castle and Port Meadow: AstacopsisGouldi, CC BY-SA 4.0, source
Photos from Wikimedia Commons, used under the licences shown. All photo credits