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.
Tuesday 6th October - Closed to visitors
Wednesday 7th October - Full Sheldonian Experience until 13:00
From 13:00 - closed to visitors
Thursday 8th October - Full Sheldonian Experience from 13:30
10:00 - 13:30 - closed to visitors
Sunday 11th October - Full Sheldonian Experience until 15:00
From 13:00, Open Rehearsal.
No afternoon Guided Tours available.
Tuesday 13th October - Closed to visitors
Thursday 15th October - Full Sheldonian Experience until 15:00
No afternoon Guided Tours available.
Saturday 17th October - Closed to visitors
Sunday 18th October
No Guided Tours available.
Monday 19th October - Full Sheldonian Experience until 15:30
No Guided Tours available.
Tuesday 20th October - Closed to visitors
Wednesday 21st October - Full Sheldonian Experience until 15:30
No Guided Tours available.
Thursday 22nd October - Full Sheldonian Experience until 13:00
From 13:00, Closed to visitors.
Saturday 24th October - Full Sheldonian Experience until 16:00
From 16:00, Closed to visitors.
Monday 26th October - Full Sheldonian Experience until 15:30
No afternoon Guided Tours available.
Wednesday 28th October - Full Sheldonian Experience until 15:30
No afternoon Guided Tours available.
From 1st November standard closing time is 16:00.
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