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.
Monday 7 September – Full Sheldonian Experience until 13:00.
From 13:00, Cupola Views Visit.
No guided tours available.
Thursday 10 September – Closed to visitors
Friday 11 September – Closed to visitors
Saturday 12 September – Oxford Open Doors – Free entry
Sunday 13 – Thursday 17 September – Closed to visitors
Friday 18 September – Full Sheldonian Experience until 15:00
From 15:00, Cupola Views Visit only.
Morning guided tour available; no afternoon guided tour.
Saturday 19 September – Full Sheldonian Experience until 14:00
From 14:00, closed to visitors.
Morning guided tour only.
Sunday 20 September – Closed to visitors
Tuesday 22 – Saturday 26 September – Closed to visitors
Sunday 27 September – Full Sheldonian Experience until 15:00
From 15:00, closed to visitors.
Tuesday 29 September – Closed to visitors
From 1st October standard closing time is 16:00.
Tuesday 6th October - Closed to visitors
Thursday 8th October - Closed to visitors
Tuesday 13th October - Closed to visitors
Thursday 15th October - Full Sheldonian Experience until 15:00
From 15:00, Cupola Views Visit only.
Saturday 17th October - Closed to visitors
Sunday 18th October - No Guided Tours available
Monday 19th October - No Guided Tours on this date. Cupola Only from 15:30
- Tuesday 20th October - Closed
- Wednesday 21st October - No Guided Tours on this date. Cupola Only from 15:30
- Thursday 22nd October - Cupola Only from 13:00
- Saturday 24th October - Closed from 16:00
- Monday 26th October - No Guided Tours available. Cupola Only from 15:30
- Wednesday 28th October - No Guided Tours available. Cupola Only from 15:30
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