St Catherine's College

St Catherine’s College is the largest college within Oxford University and admits both undergraduate and graduate students. Its roots date back to 1868, when a ‘Delegacy for Non-Collegiate Students’ was formed. The modern college was founded in 1962 by Founding Master, Lord Alan Bullock. Designed by Danish architect, Arne Jacobsen, the College buildings are Grade I listed, and are a stunning example of 1960s architecture. The College motto ‘Nova et Vetera’: new things and old things’ is a statement of its traditional values and modern outlook.

The tour will focus on Jacobsen’s buildings and, as well as presenting the exterior of the College, will include the interiors of the Hall, the Junior Common Room, the Senior Common Room and the Music House. It will last approximately one hour.

The tour leaders know the College from 1974, the year that five Oxford colleges, including St Catherine’s, went from being men’s colleges to mixed ones.

Timings

Saturday 12 September:

10.30am - 11.30am & 2.30pm -3.30pm | Fully booked

Sunday 13 September:

10.30am - 11.30am & 2.30pm -3.30pm

Location & directions

St. Catherines College, Manor Road, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX1 3UJ

Contact on day:

Anna Clark

Telephone number:

+441865242918

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:

Pre-booking required

Booking conditions:

Bookings will open in the week of 24 August 2026: via the links below: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1993447003650?aff=oddtdtcreator https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1993564360668?aff=oddtdtcreator https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1993564396776?aff=oddtdtcreator https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1993564420848?aff=oddtdtcreator There are 30 places on each tour (15 people with each of the 2 tour guides)

Booking opens:

24 Aug 2026 12:00 AM

Accessibility details

The College is a modern college and most buildings and garden areas are accessible.

Additional information

Max number of people:

30

Estimated duration:

1 hour(s) 0 minute(s)

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