- Oxford Castle is a partly ruined Norman medieval castle on the centre of Oxford. The castle then became a prison, which closed in 1996.
- 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…
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- 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).
- 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...
- 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.
- Built by the Normans in the 11th century for William the Conqueror, Oxford Castle has been in almost continuous operation for 1,000 years.
- 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.
- Oxford Castle, located in the heart of Oxford, England, is a monumental site that has stood witness to over 900 years of English history.