Castles · West Midlands
Oxford Castle and Prison
Oxford Castle and Prison — a castle in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
Paul Gillett — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Oxford Castle and Prison is a castle located in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Place summary
Oxford Castle and Prison is a historic castle located in the West Midlands. Originally built in the 11th century, it served as a royal residence and later as a prison. The site is notable for its well-preserved architecture and its designation as a Grade I listed building.
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- Coordinates
- 51.7517, -1.2626
- County
- Oxfordshire
- District
- Oxford
- Parish
- Oxford, unparished area
- Postcode
- OX1 1ND
- Parliamentary constituency
- Oxford West and Abingdon
- Official site
- www.oxfordcastleandprison.co.uk
Sources
- osm: way/1076393657 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Oxford Castle and Prison?
- Oxford Castle and Prison is in Oxfordshire, the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode OX1 1ND), in the parish of Oxford, unparished area.
- Does Oxford Castle and Prison charge admission?
- Oxford Castle and Prison typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Oxford Castle and Prison?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode OX1 1ND. It sits within the Oxford West and Abingdon parliamentary constituency.