Sheldonian Theatre
Sheldonian Theatre, Broad Street, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX1 3AZ
Built between 1664 and 1669, the Sheldonian is one of the first great masterpieces by Sir Christopher Wren - designed to host the University of
Oxford's ceremonial occasions such as Matriculation and Graduation. Among the gifted men and women who have received their degrees here throughout its history are 31 British Prime Ministers, at least 30 international leaders, 55 Nobel Prize winners, and 120 Olympic medal winners. Its global reputation as an outstanding performance and event space, both acoustically and visually, makes it one of Oxford’s iconic highlights.
Explore the stunning auditorium, engage with our guides and sign up for a special lunchtime concert (tickets available here: https://tickets.ox.ac.uk/webstore/shop/viewItems.aspx?cg=shl&c=OOD).
You’ll also be able to climb all the way up to the Old Printing Loft to see the inner workings of the building’s unique architectural wooden beam structure and even further to the Cupola for astonishing views across the city.
Timings & Tours
- Sunday 14 September:
- 1030-1630
Location & directions
Sheldonian Theatre, Broad Street, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX1 3AZ
- Contact on day:
- Anna Clark
- Telephone number:
- +441865242918
Booking information
- Pre-booking requirement:
- Pre-booking not required
Accessibility details
The Auditorium is accessible via a separate accessible door on request An accessible toilet is available on the ground floor. The Old Printing Loft and Cupola is only accessible via 114 steps.
Additional information
Timetable and Booking Information: • 10:30 - Doors open to the whole building • 13:00 - Auditorium closes for lunchtime concert, the Cupola remains open • 13:30 - 14:15: Lunchtime Concert by the Pavlova Quintet - pre-booking required • 14:30 - Doors re-open to the whole building • 15:30 - Informal concert from the VOX Chamber Choir • 16:00 - Last entry • 16:30 - Doors close Please note: depending on the volume of visitors you may be asked to queue for entry. Pre-booking is only required for the lunchtime concert. Arrival from 13:00 is recommended.
