Historic houses · West Midlands
The Governors House
The Governors House — house in Oxford, Oxfordshire, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Oxford · 0.5 km
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
The Governors House is a historic house in the United Kingdom — typically a country seat, manor, or town house with notable architecture or history. Heritage designation: Grade II listed building. Part of Oxford Castle. Wikidata describes it as: "house in Oxford, Oxfordshire, England, UK". Coordinates: 51.7518°, -1.2626°.
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Place summary
The Governors House is a historic house located in the West Midlands. It is designated as a Grade II listed building, recognising its special architectural and historic interest.
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- Coordinates
- 51.7518, -1.2626
- County
- Oxfordshire
- District
- Oxford
- Parish
- Oxford, unparished area
- Postcode
- OX1 1ND
- Parliamentary constituency
- Oxford West and Abingdon
- Nearest railway station
- Oxford — 0.5 km
- Official site
- www.oxfordcastleandprison.co.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q26299161 (CC0)
- commons: The Governors House, entrance and windows, January 2019.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is The Governors House?
- The Governors House is in Oxfordshire, the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode OX1 1ND), in the parish of Oxford, unparished area.
- Is The Governors House a listed building?
- The Governors House is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- How do I get to The Governors House?
- The nearest railway station is Oxford, about 0.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode OX1 1ND.