- One of the oldest buildings in the city, Oxford Castle is a large Norman medieval fortress on the western edge of the city.
- 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.
- A Guided Tour of Oxford Castle. Led by one of our costumed character guides, the rich history of Oxford and the castle is revealed as you…
- She kept us spellbound throughout the tour. I highly recommend joining Emily on the Oxford Castle tour for an unforgettable journey into the past.
- The most dramatic moment in the military history of Oxford Castle came in 1142, at the height of the Civil War between King Stephen and Queen Maud.
- 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...
- Built by the Normans in the 11th century for William the Conqueror, Oxford Castle has been in almost continuous operation for 1,000 years.
- 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).
- 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?