Upcoming Closures & Alternative Hours
As a working academic institution, the Sheldonian may close fully or partially when the building is in use for ceremonies or events. Please check the dates below when planning your visit.
What can I visit & when?
Full Sheldonian Experience: Auditorium + Old Printing Loft + Cupola
Cupola Views Visit: Old Printing Loft + Cupola
Closed to visitors: No public access
Upcoming closures are published as far in advance as possible, but additional closures or changes to opening hours may be added at short notice. Please check this page again shortly before your visit.
From 1st October standard closing time is 16:30.
Wednesday 28th October - Full Sheldonian Experience until 15:30
No afternoon Guided Tours available.
Friday 30th October
No Guided Tours available.
From 1st November standard closing time is 16:00.
Monday 2nd November
No Guided Tours available.
Thursday 5th November - Full Sheldonian Experience until 13:00
Friday 6th November - Closed
Saturday 7th November - Closed
Monday 9th November
No Guided Tours available.
Tuesday 10th November - Full Sheldonian Experience until 15:30
Thursday 12th November
No afternoon Guided Tours available.
Friday 13th November - Closed
Saturday 14th November - Closed
Sunday 15th November - Full Sheldonian Experience until 13:00
Monday 16th November - Full Sheldonian Experience until 15:00
No Guided Tours available.
Friday 20th November - Closed
Saturday 21st November - Full Sheldonian Experience until 13:00
No afternoon Guided Tours available.
Monday 23rd November
No Guided Tours available
Wednesday 25th November
No afternoon Guided Tours available.
Thursday 26th November - Full Sheldonian Experience until 13:00
Friday 27th November
No afternoon Guided Tours available.
Sunday 29th November - Full Sheldonian Experience until 12:30
Monday 30th November
No Guided Tours available.
Wednesday 2nd December - Full Sheldonian Experience until 13:00
No afternoon Guided Tours available.
Friday 4th December - Full Sheldonian Experience until 13:00
No afternoon Guided Tours available.
Saturday 5th December - Full Sheldonian Experience until 13:00
No afternoon Guided Tours available.
Monday 7th December
No Guided Tours available
Monday 14th December
No Guided Tours available.
Saturday 19th December - Full Sheldonian Experience until 13:00
No Guided Tours available.
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