- Key figures, such as the legendary Empress Matilda and infamous Oxford Gaol prisoners, have contributed to the intriguing tales that still echo within the castle walls.
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- Oxford Castle and Prison is easily accessible by both road and rail. The Castle is situated just a short five minute walk away from the train and coach station.
- Oxford Castle & Prison explores the 1000-years of Oxford's History. ... We visited Oxford Castle and Prison on the 22nd May 2021 and thoroughly enjoyed it.
- Are you ready to discover Oxford Castle, a historical structure waiting to be explored, notable for its walls and defense systems that carry the traces of history?
- One of the more notable prisoners to be held in Oxford Castle was Mary Blandy, an 18th-century murderer who poisoned her father with arsenic.
- Your way to Oxford Castle passes through a water area that you can pass by riding on one of the boats designated for this purpose, which gives you a really...
- A shell keep is a structure built inside the castle walls on top of a motte. The keep of Oxford Castle had 10 sides and stood on was 58 feet high (18 meters).
- Explore 1000 years of history at Oxford Castle and Prison. ... Visit the unique gift shop which is built into the walls of the castle and prison.
- She kept us spellbound throughout the tour. I highly recommend joining Emily on the Oxford Castle tour for an unforgettable journey into the past.