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Carfax Tower

Carfax Tower, Queen Street, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX1 1ET

  • 14 Sep 2025
  • In person
  • Pre-booking not required

You can enjoy an amazing view of the Oxford skyline when you visit our 12th-century tower, a remnant of what used to be the official city church of Oxford.

The Carfax tower is all that remains of the 12th century St Martin’s Church, the official city church of Oxford from 1122. In 1896, the main part of the church was demolished to make more room for traffic in the area. The tower is 74 feet tall and no building in central Oxford may be constructed higher than it. As such, it’s possible to climb the 99 steps to the top of the tower for an amazing view over the Oxford skyline.

Timings & Tours

Sunday 14 September:
1000-1700 (last entry 1645)

Location & directions

Carfax Tower, Queen Street, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX1 1ET

Contact on day:
Anna Clark
Telephone number:
+441865242918

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:
Pre-booking not required

Accessibility details

No disabled access. No admission for children aged 5 and under.

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