Historical version 3 of Sheldonian Theatre (view current version)

  • 277299
  • 277295
  • Broad Street (map of this place)
  • OX1 3AZ
  • Mon-Sat: 10.00 to 12.30, 14.00 to 16.30 hrs

You are in a gravelled court yard, a tourist is taking photographs. To the east is the Clarendon Building and to the south is the [Old Bodleian Library]?. If you are careful you can walk west to the Museum of the History of Science.

Designed by Sir Christopher Wren, the sheldonian theatre took over the role of the ceremonial hall of the University from St. Mary's Church. In addition to its role within the University, it is also a functional theatre and available for hire. Inquiries over events should be made at the Oxford Playhouse.

Admission Charges

  • £1.50 per adult
  • £1.00 per child aged 15 years or less
  • Group rate 50p per head parties of 15 and over
OS X co-ord: 451520     OS Y co-ord: 206437     (Latitude: 51.753798 Longitude: -1.253544)
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