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Bodleian Libraries

The main research library of Oxford University and one of Europe's oldest, offering tours of Duke Humfrey's Library and the 15th-century Divinity School.

Attractions & culture · City centre

Broad Street, Oxford, OX1 3BG

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The main research library of Oxford University and one of Europe's oldest, offering tours of Duke Humfrey's Library and the 15th-century Divinity School.

Bodleian Libraries is at Broad Street, Oxford, OX1 3BG. Broad Street is home to the Bodleian and Sheldonian. Turl Street leads past independent coffee shops towards the Covered Market. Around High Street and Cornmarket, college visits, lunch and a pub stop are all within a short walk.

General admission, exhibitions, tours and performances can have different booking arrangements. The official visitor page has details of tickets and last entry. Contact the venue about access, group visits or any facilities you need.

Good to know

Neighbourhood
City Centre ↗
Getting here on foot
Approximately 5–10 minutes on foot from Carfax (about 0.4 km). This is a rough estimate, not a timed or accessible-route assessment. Walking directions ↗ (opens in a new tab)
Park & Ride approach
Seacourt is on the western approach and Redbridge is to the south. Pear Tree, Oxford Parkway and Thornhill serve other approaches. Continue by bus into the centre. Plan parking and buses ↗
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