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"Oxford Open Doors 2019 is here...Oxford Open Doors 2019 is here...

With thanks to: The Gresswell Environment Trust

"The University welcomes the opportunity Oxford Open Doors brings to share our many places, spaces and treasures with you all. We look forward to you joining us for this fun weekend to learn more about our work throughout the year."Professor Louise Richardson, Vice-Chancellor of the University of Oxford

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Welcome

THE WESTON LIBRARY

Your Guide...

Photography & Copyright: Mark Bassett, Oxford City Council, Oxford Covered Market, Andrew Manson (Mani), Nuffield, BMW Mini Plant Oxford, The Oxford Artisan Distillery (TOAD), Oxford Castle & Prison, Oxford City Sightseeing, Rewley Road Fire Station, Oxford Bus Museum, Bodleian Libraries, John Cairns, Department of Chemistry, Cherwell Boathouse, Nuffield College, Blavatnik School of Government, County Library (Oxfordshire County Council), Sheldonian Theatre, Merton College, St Michael at the North Gate, University of Oxford.

Graphic Design: Sophie Durand Printed: Holywell Press, Oxford

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Oxford Preservation Trust run Oxford Open Doors in partnership with Oxford University

and as we all love sharing Oxford, we have a great programme for you, full of favourites old and new, family friendly and fun. With ‘Made in Oxford’ as our theme this year there is lots to choose from so please don’t miss out. We will be out and about so do say hello if you see us.

Entry is free but we welcome donations.

Find your way around – download the location map from our website or pick up a map over the weekend.

Bookings – Some events require advanced booking - visit our website and book from 12 noon on Wednesday 28 August.

Changes and new additions – check on our website.

Get information over the weekend from the OPT Hubs in Cornmarket and at Oxford Castle.

Need to know more? Get in touch... www.oxfordpreservation.org.uk

01865 242918

info@oxfordpreservation.org.uk

@oxprestrust

@OxfordPresTrust

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(D) Partial disabled access

For specific information on disabled access please contact OPT or the venue.

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HighlightsFrom Sir Roger Bannister’s sub 4-minute mile to Lord Nuffield’s Morris Garage there have been some incredible inventions and people who were ‘Made in Oxford’.Over the weekend call into the Covered Market which will be bursting with activity.

Head over to the History of Science Museum for special highlight tours of intricate objects and unusual stories from Oxford.

Don’t miss out on the special displays of Lord Nuffield, founder of Morris Motors at Nuffield College on Saturday!

Take a tour of The Oxford Artisan Distillery (TOAD) – see the OPT website for further details.

On Saturday dust off your running shoes to visit the Iffley Road Sports Complex where Sir Roger Bannister ran the first sub 4-minute mile.

The Mini Visitor Centre and Museum at BMW will be open to all, so be sure to visit.

See a glimpse into the workmanship of items truly made in Oxford at The University’s Joiner’s Workshop.

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Fresh, Local, SustainableOxford’s Covered Market

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The line-up is enDless so for more details on individual listings and extra venues not listed in this brochure visit www.oxfordpreservation.org.uk

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Oxford Preservation Trust Members Only Events

Monday 9 SeptWadham College, Parks Road, OX1 3PN – 2pm Beat the crowds to see the wonders of Wadham.

Tuesday 10 SeptOPT Awards Winners Tour (2018) – 2pm A unique chance to see some amazing Oxford buildings with Architect John Stevenson.

St Katherine’s Church, Chiselhampton, OX44 7XF – 6pm Explore this ‘Georgian Gem’ much loved by Betjeman and Piper.

Wednesday 11 SeptOpen Top Bus Tour – 12.30pm Join City Sightseeing Oxford for a tour of our glorious city.

Plant Sciences Department, South Parks Road, OX1 3RB – 6pm A very special tour with Prof. Stephen Harris, Druce Curator of Oxford University Herbaria.

Thursday 12 SeptSt John’s College, St Giles, OX1 3JP – 2.30pm A rare chance to tour the libraries with College Librarian, Dr Petra Hoffman.

Gin tasting, 10 Turn Again Lane, OX1 1QL – 6.30pm Join OPT in our hidden garden and enjoy a gin courtesy of TOAD, The Oxford Artisan Distillery.

Become a member and enjoy these exclusive events www.oxfordpreservation.org.uk

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Friday 13 SeptThe RIBA Lecture, Examination Schools, High Street, OX1 4BG – 4.30pm‘Building Stories’ with multi award winning Richard Jobson, founding Director of Design Engine Architects.

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Come and say hello to us... at the Opt Hub in Cornmarket on Sat & Sun.

See restoration in action at the former Lindsey’s Unit in the Covered Market (Sat & Sun see pages 18 & 35).

Oxford Castle & Prison – open free all weekend (see pages 20 & 37).

Explore the place where Shakespeare stayed at the Painted Room with its magnificent medieval wall paintings open all weekend (see pages 21 & 38).

Hear more of our exciting project at the LMS Railway Swingbridge on Rewley Road, Sat & Sun 1pm to 3pm (see pages 15 & 32).

Visit historic Iffley on Sunday and picnic in the Glebe Field on Church Way (see page 36 for more).

See our recently restored 17th Century cottages at 10 Turn Again Lane on Sat & Sun 11am to 2pm to enjoy the tranquil garden hidden behind the city wall (see pages 20 & 38).

Some fun for the family!

Don’t miss out – book via the website, email info@oxfordpreservation.org.uk or call 01865 242918.

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Come and see us at Oxford Castle for tours, trails and much more!

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For virtual lab tours and science the Big Data Institute is a must!

Discover Talking Maps at the Weston Library

Enjoy a ride on a vintage bus

Fun with firefighters at Rewley Road Fire Station

For the Harry Potter factor – New College is the place to go

Check out the venue listings and our website for more details and look out for FF for Family Friendly venues.

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""Acute Vascular Imaging Centre, John Radcliffe Hospital, Headley Way, OX3 9DU – 3pm & 3.45pm Tours Learn how researchers use MRI scans to develop new treatments for cardiovascular disease at the University of Oxford’s AVIC, a purpose designed clinical research centre embedded in an NHS hospital. Advanced booking required. D

Cherwell Boathouse, 50 Bardwell Road, OX2 6SS – 10am to 12 noon A celebration of the art of punting at the authentic Edwardian boathouse and long established fine dining restaurant

on the River Cherwell. Test your punting skills with a free 30 minute trial with Boathouse staff onside to give expert tips and advice.

Osney Mill, Mill Street, OX2 0AN – 11am Tour Visit the restored mill and marina, the remains of Osney Abbey built in 1410 and the Archimedes screw that powers the site. Advanced booking required. D

On Sat and Sun visit the OPT Hub in Cornmarket for informationOxford University Press, Great Clarendon Street, OX2 6DP – 10.30am & 2pm Tours OUP’s Museum tracing over 500 years of University publishing, including the first edition of ‘Alice in Wonderland’ and publication of ‘The Oxford English Dictionary’. Advanced booking required. D, R (not open Sat or Sun)

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Join us on Saturday 14 and Sunday 15 September to learn more about our history and go on a tour around our campus.

This year we will be showcasing our Harcourt Hill Campus, which in September will be marking the 60th anniversary of the arrival of Westminster College’s students from London to their new Oxford buildings, now the Oxford Brookes University Harcourt Hill campus.

There will be guided walks of the campus buildings, ‘Hands on History’ encounters with interesting and unusual archive items and a talk exploring the ambiguity of the architects’ partnership and how this may be understood within the context of their time and social class.

Our campuses are open to the public all year round and you can visit our cafes for coffee or to have lunch.

Limited parking will be available, but we would encourage you to use the U1 Bus to Harcourt Hill Campus.

OPEN DOORS 14 September 2019, 10.30am-4pm Guided tours available (book on arrival), refreshments and exhibition

15 September 2019, 10.30am-3pm Self guided tours and exhibition

Harcourt Hill Campus, Oxford OX2 9AT

For further information please contact Oxford Centre for Methodism and Church History

admin.ocmch @brookes.ac.uk

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Blackfriars Priory, St Giles, OX1 3LY – 10am to 1pm A Permanent Private Hall of the University of Oxford, a community of over 20 Dominican Friars, and a centre for the study of theology and philosophy. (D), FF

Holywell Music Room, Holywell St, OX1 3SD – 9am to 1pm Visit the oldest custom built concert hall in Europe. FF

Joiners Workshop, The Malthouse, Tidmarsh Lane, OX1 1NQ – 10am to 1pm You are warmly invited to tour the Joinery and gain an insight into the intricate workings of the Estate Services joiners, a highly skilled and creative team that produces bespoke carpentry and cabinet making work. (D), FF

Osney Lock Hydro, East St, Osney Island, OX2 0AX – 10am to 12 noon The first community owned hydro to be built and operating on the Thames. Come along to see the Hydro up close and meet the volunteers who helped develop and maintain it (children 8 years or over).

In the Afternoon...Alliance Francaise d’Oxford, St Margaret’s Institute, 1st Floor, 30 Polstead Rd, OX2 6TN – 12 noon to 4pm Come and test your French level for free! Visit our welcoming classrooms in the historic St Margaret’s Institute, meet our friendly teachers, find the way to learn French that best suits you! FF, R

History of Science Museum, Broad St, OX1 3AZ – 12 noon to 5pm (tours at 2.30pm & 3.15pm) Join us for these special highlight tours and discover intricate objects and unusual stories from Oxford relating to the history of science. (D), FF

Holywell Cemetery, 10 St Cross Rd, OX1 4BJ – 2pm to 4pm Famous grave walks, just turn up. (D), FF

LMS Railway Swingbridge, Rewley Rd, OX1 2RQ – 1pm to 3pm Come and find out more about OPT’s latest project which will see the 1851 bridge turn again and share some of the amazing stories of the people involved in the early railways that shaped our city. FF

North Wall Arts Centre, South Parade, OX2 7JN – 12 noon to 5pm Gallery tours of artist, Robin Stewart’s exhibition of paintings, drawings and collages. Open rehearsal 2pm to 5pm – Drop-in to get a behind the scenes glimpse of Company Chordelia’s contemporary dance piece ‘The Chosen’. D, FF, R

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A hidden gem, this Grade I listed 14th Century Chapel was originally part of the St Bartholomew’s leper hospital founded by Henry 1st, 1126AD. No car access up the lane – pedestrians only. (D), FF

Berlitz Language Centre, 131 High St, OX1 4DH – 9am to 2pm For 15 years, providing language tuition to small groups and one-to-one learners in this 15th Century, Grade II listed building.

Big Data Institute/Nuffield Department of Population Health Building, Li Ka Shing Centre for Health Information & Discovery, Old Road Campus, OX3 7LF – 12.30pm to 4pm Find out how medical researchers use ‘Big Data’ to answer important questions about human health around the world. Artwork, virtual lab tours and science games for all ages! Informal presentations throughout the afternoon. D, FF, R

Family trail at Oxford Castle – see page 20Blavatnik School of Government (entrance on Walton St), OX2 6GG – 10am to 3pm Designed by Herzog and de Meuron. Discover the stunning Inamori Forum, enjoy the roof terrace and have a coffee in our café. Come and hear about our work to support better government and public policy around the world. Open for self-guided tours and pre-booked short talks (book via www.bsg.ox.ac.uk). D, FF, R

BMW Mini Plant Visitor Centre, and Museum, Horspath Rd, OX4 6NL – 10am to 2pm Discover Made in Oxford and the history of the Mini to present day. D, FF

Bodleian Library, Weston Library, Broad St, OX1 3GB – 11am to 4pm Explore iintriguing maps of Oxfordshire from Tudor times to the 20th Century with a day of fun drop-in activities. D, FF, R

Bodleian Library, Old Library, enter from Catte St, OX1 3GB – 11am to 3pm See the historic printing presses and letterpress workshop (Schola Musicae). D, FF

Church of St Alban the Martyr, Charles St, OX4 3AH – 10am to 6pm A beautiful, understatedly Italianate church, consecrated in 1933 to serve the Robin Hood area, with stunning Stations of the Cross by Eric Gill and a sculpture by John Henry Brookes (in whose honour Oxford Brookes is named) over the entrance. D, FF

Commonwealth War Graves Cemetery, North Hinksey Lane, Botley, OX2 0LX – 10am to 4pm During the Great War the Examination Schools housed a military hospital and this cemetery has 156 burials from that War. It was extended during the Second World War as an RAF regional cemetery with 516 burials. D, FF

Corpus Christi College, Merton St, OX1 4JF – 10am to 4pm Explore the Quads and visit the Hall which dates from our foundation in 1517. (D), FF

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Nuffield College, New Rd, OX1 1NF – 12 noon to 4pm Join us and explore our Grade II listed Cotswold style buildings with outstanding contemporary art collection, our John Piper designed Chapel and stained glass windows. Lord Nuffield displays. Advanced booking for art tours – email events@nuffield.ox.ac.uk (D), FF

Old Road Campus Research Building (Medical Sciences), Roosevelt Drive, OX3 7DQ – 12.30pm to 4pm Meet the scientists and the labs where amazing science is done to develop tomorrow’s medicine. The Campus houses institutes that fight cancer, develop vaccines and understand genetics. Family friendly activities, lab tours (over 16s) and free parking. D, FF, R

Oxford Printmakers Co-operative, Christadelphian Hall, Tyndale Rd, OX4 1JL – 12 noon to 5pm Printmaking studio established over 40 years ago. We cater for etching, screen printing, woodcut and lithography. We run courses in print processes and exhibit regularly. (D)

Pembroke College JCR Art Gallery, (entrance on) Brewer Street, OX1 1QS – 12 noon to 4pm See our unique collection of art. D, FF

St Thomas the Martyr, Becket St, OX1 1JL – 12 noon to 5pm Dedicated to St Thomas of Canterbury who was martyred in 1170. Founded in the 12th

Century, the earliest part of the building still standing is the Priest’s door on the South side (1250). D, FF

All day ...Anna Watts Building, Department of Experimental Psychology, enter via Walton St, OX2 6GG – 10am to 4pm Visitors will have the chance to discover the newly developed pen-and-paper and computer games used in Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s Disease. Short demos will explain how we combine MRI brain scans and eye tracking to find out more about the brain. D, FF, R

Ashmolean Museum, Beaumont St, OX1 2PH – 10am to 5pm Highlights tour 11am to 12 noon meeting in Gallery 21, Hidden Cast Gallery tour 2pm to 2.45pm meeting in Gallery 21. (D), FF, R

Balliol College, Broad St, OX1 3BJ – 11am to 4pm Founded in 1263, see the splendid gardens, Chapel and Hall. (D), FF, R

Balliol Historic Collections, St Cross Church, St Cross Rd, OX1 3TP – 11am to 4pm First built in 890, now home to Balliol College’s historic collection of books and manuscripts. Join us to celebrate the 40th anniversary of co-education at Balliol with an exhibition illuminating the fundamental contribution of women to our history. D, FF

Bartlemas Chapel (lane alongside 271) Cowley Road, OX4 2AJ – 11am to 5pm

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The Covered Market, Market St, OX1 3DZ – 11am to 4pm Explore Made in Oxford and see restoration in action at the former Lindsey’s Unit. (D), FF, R

Examination Schools, 75-81 High St, OX1 4BG – 10am to 3.30pm Rare opportunity to explore behind closed doors. Do a self-guided tour or book onto a guided tour to learn more about the architecture, history and use of this beautiful building. Email james.tibbert@admin.ox.ac.uk to book a tour. D, FF

Exeter College, Turl Street, OX1 3DP – 10am to 4pm See the Chapel and rarely opened Fellows Garden, and sit in the 17th Century Dining Hall. Light snacks available in the Undercroft Bar. See where Dr Strange, the young Tolkien and Endeavour were all filmed. (D), FF, R

First Church of Christ Scientist, 36a St Giles, OX1 3LD – 10am to 4pm This modern building nestling behind a pretty courtyard garden and fountain is a hidden gem. Christian Scientists have worshipped here since the 1930s. (D), FF

Frewin Hall, St Michael’s St, OX1 2DU – 10am to 4pm An Augustinian Priory in 1430, a poor house in 1560, a place of study for Edward VII when Prince of Wales in 1859 and since 1946, Brasenose College undergraduate accommodation. (D), FF

Greyfriars, 182 Iffley Rd, OX4 1SB – Guided tours at 11am, 2.30pm & 4pm

(no booking required) Look around the Parish Church and take a stroll through the Friary garden. Greyfriars is home to a community of Capuchin Friars, a Catholic religious Order founded in 1528. (D), FF, R

Harcourt Arboretum, Nuneham Courtenay, OX44 9PX – 10am to 4.15pm Part of the University Botanic Garden since 1963 and contains some of the finest conifer collections and some of the oldest redwoods in the UK, set within 130 acres of historic picturesque landscape. (D), FF, R

Harris Manchester College, Mansfield Rd, OX1 3TD – 11am to 4pm Rare opportunity to visit this late Victorian

Dissenting College. See the Burne-Jones/William Morris stained glass in the Chapel and explore the small gardens. Guided tours of the Tate Library (signed-up on the day). Children’s trail available. (D), FF

HEALTHFEST 2019, Warneford Hospital, Headington, OX3 7JX – 11am to 3pm Living well through activity – Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust and partners invite you to visit the beautiful grounds of the Warneford to meet and take part in activities promoting wellbeing for both physical and mental health. (D), FF, R

Iffley Road Sports Complex (4 minute mile running track), Oxford University Sport, Iffley Rd, OX4 1EQ – 10am to 4pm Discover all we can offer you: view, walk or run on the famous 4 minute mile running track; enjoy a free swim; join in or watch a wide variety of other activities; experience our warm welcome and have a tour; let our café refresh you. D, R

The Kilns, Lewis Close, Headington, OX3 8JD – 10am to 4.30pm Visit the home and garden of author C S Lewis, fully restored to the period 1930-1963 when he lived here and taught at Oxford and Cambridge Universities. (D), FF

Lincoln College, Turl St, OX1 3DR – 11am to 5pm (Library 11am to 3pm) Explore our beautiful quads, Dining Hall and Library in the former All Saints

Church. The Dining Hall will be closed for lunch 12 noon to 1.30pm. John Wesley Room – viewing by request. (D), FF

Lucy Group Ltd, Eagleworks, Walton Well Rd, OX2 6ER – 10am to 4pm Enjoy the canal side piazza on the site of Lucy’s Foundry, photographic exhibition and display of archive material on W Lucy & Co Ltd, based in the city for over 200 years. D, FF, R

Win tea at Malmaison – visit our website for detailsMalmaison, Oxford Castle, New Rd, OX1 1AY – 1pm to 3pm Take a peek inside the hotel within a prison. (D), FF, R

Museum of Oxford, Oxford Town Hall, St Aldates, OX1 1BX – 10am to 5pm Visit this Grade II* listed Town Hall and join a taster tour of rooms not normally open to the public. Tours at 11am, 1.30pm & 2.30pm. Limited tickets available from the Museum Gift Shop 30 minutes before star t time. (D), FF, R

New Theatre, George St, OX1 2AG – 10am to 3.30pm Take a peek behind the scenes of Oxford’s largest theatre, including a chance to tread the boards of our prestigious stage. FF, R

North Hinksey Conduit House, Harcourt Hill, OX2 9AS – 10am to 4pm Built in 1617 to take clean water

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from the springs at North Hinksey to the Carfax Conduit, a fountain in the city centre. Located off track leading from Harcourt Hill. (D), FF

Nuneham Park, Nuneham Courtenay, OX44 9PG – 10am to 4pm Visit the Church in the Capability Brown designed landscape and the rare opportunity to visit the Carfax Conduit, formerly in Oxford. (D), FF

OPT – preserving the best of the old, encouraging the best of the newOld County Hall, New Rd, OX1 1ND – 11am to 4pm Come and see the old Court Rooms with its grim tunnel to Oxford Prison. Tours every hour from 11.30am, no booking required. (D), FF, R

Old Fire Station, 40 George St, OX1 2AQ – 11am to 6pm Enjoy the exhibition in the Gallery by artists, Nancy Dewhurst and Sebastian Thomas. Take a look in the shop and grab lunch in the café. D, FF, R

Oxford Archaeology, Key Learning Centre, Oxford Castle, New Rd, OX1 1AY – 10am to 4pm Learn all about the huge excavations at Oxford Castle and see some of the fantastic finds! Ask an Archaeologist, browse historic maps of Oxford, learn about Oxford’s history beneath your feet. D, FF, R

Oxford Brookes University, Harcourt Hill Campus, OX2 9AT – 10.30am to 4pm Learn more of our history with tours, activities and ‘hands on history’. (D), FF, R

Oxford Bus Museum (Bonn Square, OX1 1LQ) – 10.15am to 4pm Free rides on vintage buses on a circular route around the city starting at Oxford Station. See www.oxfordbusmuseum.org.uk for the full bus timetable. FF

Oxford Castle & Prison, New Rd, OX1 1AY – 10am to 4pm Experience the rich history of the Castle. Climb the Saxon St George’s Tower, descend to the Norman Crypt and explore the original cells. Guided tours – sign up on the day, first come, first served. (D), FF, R

Oxford Castle Mound, New Rd, OX1 1AY – 10am to 5pm Climb the mound of the 11th Century motte-and-bailey Castle with 13th Century well chamber. FF, R

Oxford Oratory Church, 25 Woodstock Rd, OX2 6HA – 8am to 8pm French Gothic revival Church, built in 1875 (Architect, Joseph Hansom). Home to a busy Parish and served by the Fathers of the Oratory of St Philip Neri. Renowned for beautiful liturgy and traditional sacred music. D, FF, R

Oxford Preservation Trust, 10 Turn Again Lane, OX1 1QL – 11am to 2pm Visit our 17th Century cottages to

discover our tranquil garden enclosed by the city wall. (D), FF

Oxford Quaker Meeting House, 43 St Giles, OX1 3LW – 10am to 4pm Come along to the Meeting House and gardens and explore stories right from 17th Century Quakers through First World War conscientious objectors up to the present day members of the Oxford Quaker community and their commitment to Peace, Simplicity, Equality and Truth. D, FF

Oxford University Parks, Tentorium, South Lodge, South Parks Rd, OX1 3RF – 11am & 2pm (tours) Offering an escape from the hustle and bustle of the city but conveniently located right at its heart, is the green oasis offered by University Parks – with something to please everyone. Explore with one of the Parks Team. (D), FF

Oxford University Real Tennis Club, Merton College, Merton St, OX1 4JD – 11am to 3pm Demonstration of the sport; the ancestor of modern tennis, at the second oldest court in the world. FF

Oxfordshire Fire & Rescue Service, Rewley Rd Fire Station, OX1 2EH – 10am to 4pm Enjoy demonstrations, displays and family activities throughout the day. (D), FF

The Painted Room, 3 Cornmarket, OX1 3EX (above Vodafone) – 10am to 4pm Visit this hidden gem with remarkable Elizabethan wall paintings,

previously the Crown Tavern where Shakespeare stayed and at one time Sir John Betjeman’s office. Former offices of Oxford Preservation Trust. FF

Pitt Rivers Museum, South Parks Rd, OX1 3PP – 10am to 4.30pm Oxford University’s Museum of Anthropology and Archaeology. Founded in 1884, it houses more than 500,000 objects from all over the world. 2pm & 3.30pm The North Oxford Northumbrian Pipers group will perform in the Lower Gallery. 2.45pm Performance and public vote on 3D printed replicas of an ivory recorder from the Bate Collection (Lower Gallery). D, FF

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Radcliffe Humanities, Radcliffe Observatory Quarter, Woodstock Rd, OX2 6GG – 10am to 3pm Visit the Old Radcliffe Infirmary building, now home to Radcliffe Humanities and TORCH – The Oxford Research Centre in the Humanities. Self guided tours and information about TORCH research. D, FF

Radcliffe Primary Care Building, Radcliffe Observatory Quarter, Woodstock Rd, OX2 6GG – 10am to 4pm Take yourself on a self-guided tour of the former Radcliffe Infirmary Outpatients’ Building and discover the blend of new and original features following its extensive re-fit. (D), FF, R

Radcliffe Science Library, Parks Rd, OX1 3QP – 10.30am to 1.30pm The primary science library for the University of Oxford, housed in a Grade II listed building with architecture by Thomas Graham Jackson and Hubert Worthington. Introduction to the library with tours of the building and 3D printing demonstrations. (D)

Saïd Business School, Park End St, OX1 1HP – 10am & 12 noon (tours) Visit us for a tour of the building and its history. First come, first served. (D), FF, R

St Aldates Church, St Aldates, OX1 1DA – 10am to 5pm Dating back to Saxon times with a fascinating history of continual change. A place of worship for 1000 years and now a place where 1000 people gather for Christian worship every Sunday. D, FF, R

St Anne’s College – Tim Gardam Building, Library and Academic Centre, Woodstock Rd, OX2 6HS – 10am to 4pm Wander around the grounds and view the mix of architecture from Victorian to contemporary. Visit the newest addition – the Library and Academic Centre – and learn about the Library’s history once shared by all the former women’s Colleges. D, FF

St Barnabas Church, Cardigan St, OX2 6BG – 11am to 5pm A basilica style Church in the Anglo-Catholic tradition committed to excellence in liturgy and music and to mission, through encouragement and compassion. Situated in Jericho, near the Oxford Canal. D, FF, R

St Clement’s Church, Marston Rd, OX4 1FN – 10am to 6pm Dating from the 1820s and in the Neo-Norman style. The East window is by local craftsman Isaac Hugh Russell and there are some fine windows linked to the Morrell brewing family. (D), FF, R

See OPTs special members events on page 7St Columba’s United Reformed Church, Alfred St, OX1 4EH – 10am to 6pm Visit our church dating from 1915 and view the exhibition ‘Twelve faces of hope’ from Israel/Palestine. (D), FF

St Francis of Assisi Church, Hollow Way, OX3 7JE – 10am to 5pm Opened in 1931 on land donated by Lord Nuffield. Unique painted beams depicting scenes from the life of St Francis and hanging cross. William Morris trail available. D, FF, R

St Frideswide Church, Botley Rd, OX2 0BL – 10am to 4pm A Victorian Grade II* listed church designed by Samuel Teulon. Features include the ‘Alice’ door, carved by Alice Liddell (aka Alice in Wonderland). D, FF

St Giles Church, 10 Woodstock Rd, OX2 6HT – 10am to 6pm Admire the early English Gothic architecture, Victorian windows, 18th and 19th Century funerary monuments, and find out our plans to celebrate the 900th anniversary of the foundation of the Church in 2020. (D)

St James Church, Beauchamp Lane, OX4 3LF – 10am to 5pm Early Norman Church. Former garrison Church of the Oxford & Bucks Light Infantry. Early scratch sundials, Saxon font, fine organ rescued from St Martin’s Church at Carfax. (D), FF, R

St John the Evangelist Church, Vicarage Rd, OX1 4RE – 10am to 5pm Come and explore Oxford’s hidden Comper gem. (D), FF, R

St Luke’s Chapel, Radcliffe Observatory Quarter, Woodstock Rd, OX2 6GG – 10am to 3.30pm Formerly the church for the Old Radcliffe Hospital. Come inside and see how this Grade I listed Chapel has been beautifully restored by the University of Oxford’s Estates Services. D, FF

St Margaret of Antioch, Binsey Village, OX2 0NG – 9am to 5pm This Grade I listed simple ancient Church is believed to be one of the sites associated with St Frideswide, who went on to found her Order on the site of Christ Church. Lewis Carroll used the well in the churchyard as the model for his Treacle Well. (D), FF

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SaturdaySt Mary & St John’s Church, Cowley Rd, OX4 1UR – 10am to 5pm Grade II listed, Gothic revival Church of the Cowley Fathers, focus for an extraordinary response to the deprivation of East Oxford in the later 19th Century. Designed by A W Mardon Mowbray and focused on an impressive gilded and painted reredos. D, FF, R

St Matthew’s Church, Marlborough Rd, OX1 4LW – 10am to 6pm Dedicated by Bishop William Stubbs in 1890. The building is greatly admired, especially the violet and pink window panes. D, FF, R

St Michael at the North Gate, Cornmarket, OX1 3EY – 10.30am to 5pm Visit Oxford’s ancient city Church and climb the Saxon Tower for a wonderful view of Oxford. (D), FF

St Philip & St James Church (Oxford Centre for Mission Studies), Woodstock Rd, OX2 6HR – 10am to 4.30pm Grade I listed Mother Church of North Oxford in Gothic revival style by architect G W Street, consecrated in 1862. Outstanding Anglo-Catholic features including stained glass windows. Tower open, guides available. (D), FF, R

St Sepulchre’s Cemetery, 80 Walton St, OX2 6EA – always open An award winning hidden place providing a green space and tranquility off busy Walton St. Self-guided tour showing memorials of local notables, including many who founded Oxford businesses. (D), FF

St Stephen’s House/SJE Arts, 109a Iffley Rd, OX4 1EH – 10am to 4pm Come and see the beautiful hidden heritage at this former monastery, now home to St Stephen’s House and concert and arts venue, SJE Arts. Highlights include this unique G F Bodley designed Church and Cloister with extensive hand-painted ceilings. (D), FF

St Thomas School, Osney Lane, OX1 1NJ – 10am to 2pm Visit two home grown much loved social enterprises, Aspire and Broken Spoke Bike Co-op, operating their award winning services from this historic former school building. Broken Spoke will also have their drop-in workshop open so come along and see what Oxford’s own community cycle workshop is like in action. (D), FF, R

Taylor Institution Library, St Giles, OX1 3NA – 10.30am to 2.30pm Visit the beautiful 19th Century Library dedicated to the study of Modern European Languages. 30 minute tours from 10.30am to include access to the exhibition. First come, first served. (D)

The Turrill Sculpture Garden (enter through Summertown Library), South Parade, OX2 7JN – 9.30am to 4pm A small oasis of a public garden with changing displays of sculpture throughout the year and current exhibition showing ‘Hidden in Stone’ by Martin Cash and Piotr Gargas. D, FF

University Church of St Mary the Virgin, High St, OX1 4BJ – 9.30am to 5pm John

Henry Newman was Vicar of St Mary’s (1828-1843). A leader of the Oxford Movement, he resigned in order to become a Roman Catholic. This exhibition tells his story as Anglicans and Catholics celebrate his canonization in October. D, FF

Wadham College, Parks Rd, OX1 3PN – 9am to 4.15pm Visit the chapel and gardens. 9am to 1pm Fellows Main Garden open, 1pm to 4pm Hall open. D, FF

Walters & Co, 10 Turl St, OX1 3DN – 9am to 5.30pm Once the Maiden Head Coaching Inn. For over 150 years quality outfitters to town, gown and country alike and well known the world over. (D), FF

Wesley Memorial Methodist Church, New Inn Hall St, OX1 2DH – 10am to 5pm Passed it many times and never been in? Makes 2019 the year to step inside! Opened in 1878, this is Methodist Gothic at its best. Fine stained glass, beautiful stonework, mellowed wood and a great welcome. Don’t miss it! (D), FF, R

Advanced booking...BBC Oxford, 269 Banbury Road, OX2 7DW – Tours between 9.30am & 2.30pm Visit BBC Radio Oxford and South Today TV news to see how we broadcast to Oxfordshire – and maybe even appear on air yourself! Book via OPT website. D, FF

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SundayChrist Church, St Aldates, OX1 1DP – Tours at 11am & 2pm Join a guided tour and explore hidden spaces and discover many of the extraordinary treasures that lie behind closed doors. Book via www.chch.ox.ac.uk

Department of Chemistry, Chemistry Research Laboratory, 12 Mansfield Rd (entrance on South Parks Rd), OX1 3TA – 2pm to 4pm Find out how scientific research in the laboratory translates into new ways to fight cancer. Discover how advances in fundamental research help to develop new ways to treat patients. Meet the scientists and tour the labs. Book via OPT website. D, FF, R

Examination Schools, 75-81 High St, OX1 4BG – 10am to 3.30pm Open for self guided tours but to book a guided tour email james.tibbert@admin.ox.ac.uk

Made in Oxford tours with the Oxford Guild of Guides – 11.15am & 2.15pm A short walk around the city and University introducing you to the places, characters and quirky stories – past and present – that have made Oxford. Sign up on the day at the Hub in Cornmarket.

Nuffield College, New Rd, OX1 1NF – 12 noon to 4pm College open but to book a guided art tour email events@nuffield.ox.ac.uk

Oxford Centre for Islamic Studies, Marston Rd, OX3 0EE – 10am to 12.15pm (tours) This beautiful building blends architectural features of traditional

Oxford Colleges with forms and styles of the classical period of Islam. 40 min tours. Book via www.oxcis.ox.ac.uk (D), FF

Oxford Martin School, 34 Broad St, OX1 3BD – Tours at 11am, 12 noon, 2pm & 3pm The former Old Indian Institute Discover Indian carvings, 19th Century architecture balanced with 21st Century design, and hear about work being done by researchers working on the most pressing global issues. Book via www.oxfordmartin.ox.ac.uk/event/2717 D, FF

Oxford’s Railways, Past, Present and Future Heritage – 10.30am Join former Railway Manager David Mather for an exploration of the history and future developments of the railway industry within the city (including the Rewley Rd Railway Swingbridge. Sign up on the day at the Hub in Cornmarket.

All Souls College, High St, OX1 4AL – 2pm to 5pm Visit the Chapel, Front Quad, Hall, Buttery, Great Quad and Codrington Library. The Oxford Cherwell Band will perform in the Great Quad. D, FF

First Church of Christ Scientist, 36a St Giles, OX1 3LD – 12 noon to 4pm This modern building nestling behind a pretty courtyard garden and fountain is a hidden gem. Christian Scientists have worshipped here since the 1930s. (D), FF

Geological Walks at Holywell Cemetery, St Cross Rd, OX1 3LZ – 2.30pm to 3.30pm Join Geologists Nina Morgan and Philip Powell for guided walks through the Cemetery. No need to book, just turn up!

Greyfriars, 182 Iffley Rd, OX4 1SB – 12 noon to 5pm, tour at 2.30pm (no booking required) Look around the

Parish Church and take a stroll through the Friary garden. Greyfriars is home to a community of Capuchin Friars, a Catholic religious Order founded in 1528. (D), FF, R

History of Science Museum, Broad St, OX1 3AZ – 12 noon to 5pm (tours at 2.30pm & 3.15pm) Join us for these special highlight tours and discover intricate objects and unusual stories from Oxford relating to the history of science. (D), FF

Holywell Cemetery, 10 St Cross Rd, OX1 4BJ – 2pm to 4pm Famous grave walks, just turn up. (D), FF

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SundayLMS Railway Swingbridge, Rewley Rd, OX1 2RQ – 1pm to 3pm Come and find out more about OPT’s latest project which will see the 1851 bridge turn again and share some of the amazing stories of the people involved in the early railways that shaped our city. FF

Magdalen College School Gardens, Cowley Place, OX4 1DZ – 12 noon to 4pm Stroll through the beautiful Rose Garden, cross the iconic white bridges over the River Cherwell and enjoy the unrivalled views. D, FF, R

Old Field Names of Rose Hill – 2pm Katie Hambrook will lead a walk using old field names to reveal the medieval landscapes of the area. Just turn up – see website for more.

Osler-McGovern Centre, 13 Norham Gardens, OX2 6PS – Tours at 12 noon, 1pm, 2pm & 3pm Prof Terence Ryan and Prof David Cranston will provide tours of Sir William Osler’s Library and Consulting Room in the former home to Regius Professors of Medicine.

Oxford Quaker Meeting House, 43 St Giles, OX1 3LW – 1.30pm to 4.30pm Come along to the Meeting House and gardens and explore stories right from 17th Century Quakers through First World War conscientious objectors up to the present day members of the Oxford Quaker community and their commitment to Peace, Simplicity, Equality and Truth. D, FF

Pusey House, 61 St Giles, OX1 3LZ – 2.30pm to 4.30pm See entry for St Cross College.

Special membership offers are running until 31st of October – see our websiteSt Barnabas Church, Cardigan St, OX2 6BG – 12 noon to 5pm A basilica style Church in the Anglo-Catholic tradition committed to excellence in liturgy and music and to mission, through encouragement and compassion. Situated in Jericho, near the Oxford Canal. D, FF, R

St Clement’s Church, Marston Rd, OX4 1FN – 12 noon to 6pm Dating from the 1820s and in the Neo-Norman style. The East window is by local craftsman Isaac Hugh Russell and there are some fine windows linked to the Morrell brewing family. (D), FF, R

St Columba’s United Reformed Church, Alfred St, OX1 4EH – 12 noon to 5pm Visit our church dating from 1915 and view the exhibition ‘Twelve faces of hope’ from Israel/Palestine. (D), FF

St Cross College & Pusey House, 61 St Giles, OX1 3LZ – 2.30pm to 4.30pm Drop-in to see the public areas including the new West Wing and the ar t, and Pusey House’s Chapel and Library. Self guided tour with leaflets. (D), FF

St Edmund Hall, Queens Lane, OX1 4AR – 12 noon to 4pm The first reference to the Hall was recorded in 1317. View the Old Dining Hall, Chapel, St Peters Library, Churchyard and Gardens. (D), FF

OPT members get free access to Oxford Castle and Prison all year roundSt Mary & St John’s Church, Cowley Rd, OX4 1UR – 12.30pm to 5pm Grade II listed, Gothic revival Church of the Cowley Fathers, focus for an extraordinary response to the deprivation of East Oxford in the later 19th Century. Designed by A W Mardon Mowbray and focused on an impressive gilded and painted reredos. D, FF, R

St Mary’s Church, Church Way, Iffley, OX4 4EJ – 2.15pm to 3.15pm Guided tour of the Church’s Romanesque architecture and sculptures. Meet a lion, a green man and possibly a dragon. Tour numbers limited so come early. The Church is always open. D, FF

St Thomas the Martyr, Becket St, OX1 1JL – 2pm to 5pm Dedicated to St Thomas of Canterbury who was martyred in 1170. Founded in the 12th Century, the earliest part of the building still standing is the Priest’s door on the South side (1250). D, FF

University Church of St Mary the Virgin, High St, OX1 4BJ – 12 noon to 5pm John Henry Newman was Vicar of St Mary’s (1828-1843). A leader of the Oxford Movement, he

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Wytham Woods, Sawmill Yard, Wytham, OX2 8QQ – 2pm A 2 hour tour with the Conservator of Wytham Woods. Over 1500 scientific papers have been produced by the researchers of Wytham Woods. A chance to learn about science, ecology and the history of this world famous site. (D), FF

All day ...Anna Watts Building, Department of Experimental Psychology, enter via Walton St, OX2 6GG – 10am to 4pm Visitors will have the chance to discover the newly developed pen-and-paper and computer games used in Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s Disease. Short demos will explain how we combine MRI brain scans and eye tracking to find out more about the brain. D, FF, R

Ashmolean Museum, Beaumont St, OX1 2PH – 10am to 5pm (D), FF, R

Balliol College, Broad St, OX1 3BJ – 11am to 4pm Founded in 1263, see the splendid gardens, Chapel and Hall. (D), FF, R

Balliol Historic Collections, St Cross Church, St Cross Rd, OX1 3TP – 11am to 4pm First built in 890, now home to Balliol College’s historic collection of books and manuscripts. Join us to

celebrate the 40th anniversary of co-education at Balliol with an exhibition illuminating the fundamental contribution of women to our history. D, FF

Bartlemas Chapel (lane alongside 271) Cowley Road, OX4 2AJ – 11am to 5pm A hidden gem, this Grade I listed 14th Century Chapel was originally part of the St Bartholomew’s leper hospital founded by Henry 1st, 1126AD. No car access up the lane – pedestrians only. (D), FF

Berlitz Language Centre, 131 High St, OX1 4DH – 11am to 2pm For 15 years, providing language tuition to small groups and one-to-one learners in this 15th Century, Grade II listed building.

Blavatnik School of Government (entrance on Walton St), OX2 6GG – 10am to 3pm Designed by Herzog and de Meuron. Discover the stunning Inamori Forum, enjoy the roof terrace and have a coffee in our café. Come and hear about our work to support better government and public policy around the world. Open for self-guided tours and pre-booked short talks (book via www.bsg.ox.ac.uk). D, FF, R

Bodleian Library, Old Library, enter from Catte St, OX1 3GB – 11am to 4.45pm Visit the Divinity School, a magnificent piece of Gothic architecture. This was the first teaching room and earliest examination hall of the University of Oxford. D, FF

Carfax Tower, Queen St, OX1 1ET – 10am to 5pm Climb the 99 steps to the top of the tower to get a birds eye view of Oxford’s dreaming spires and the stunning surrounding countryside (children 5 years and over). FF

City of Oxford Silver Band, Oxford Castle, New Road, OX1 1AY – 10am to 2pm Oxford’s oldest brass band. Instrument displays and demonstrations. Performances 12 noon to 12.45pm & 1.15pm to 2pm. D, FF, R

Commonwealth War Graves Cemetery, North Hinksey Lane, Botley, OX2 0LX – 10am to 4pm During the Great War the Examination Schools housed a military hospital and this cemetery

has 156 burials from that War. It was extended during the Second World War as an RAF regional cemetery with 516 burials. D, FF

County Library, Westgate Shopping Centre, Queen St, OX1 1DJ – 11am to 4pm Reimage your local library! Join us for a range of interactive experiences, programs and events. Be surprised and delighted as you discover all that your library service has to offer. Explore your library with fresh eyes. D, FF

OPT – preserving the best of the old, encouraging the best of the newThe Covered Market, Market St, OX1 3DZ – 11am to 4pm Explore Made in Oxford and see restoration in action at the former Lindsey’s Unit. (D), FF, R

Exeter College, Turl St, OX1 3DP – 10am to 4pm See the Chapel and rarely opened Fellows Garden, and sit in the 17th Century Dining Hall. Light snacks available in the Undercroft Bar. See where Dr Strange, the young Tolkien and Endeavour were all filmed. (D), FF, R

Frewin Hall, St Michael’s St, OX1 2DU – 10am to 4pm An Augustinian Priory in 1430, a poor house in 1560, a place of study for Edward VII when Prince of Wales in 1859 and since 1946, Brasenose College undergraduate accommodation. (D), FF

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Green Templeton College, 43 Woodstock Rd, OX2 6HG – 11am to 4pm Rare opportunity to visit the 18th Century Radcliffe Observatory Tower. See the glorious views, the present day weather station and the gardens. (D), FF

Iffley Glebe Field, Church Way, OX4 4ES – 10am to 4pm Take a picnic to Iffley and enjoy the peace and tranquility of the Glebe Field. (D), FF

Lady Margaret Hall, Norham Gardens, OX2 6QA – 10am to 4.30pm Founded 140 years ago, the first Oxford College to educate women. We admitted men in 1979 and in 2016 became the first Oxbridge College to establish a Foundation Year for under-represented students. D, FF, R

Lincoln College, Turl St, OX1 3DR – 11am to 5pm (Library 11am to 3pm)

Explore our beautiful quads, Dining Hall and Library in the former All Saints Church. The Dining Hall will be closed for lunch 12 noon to 1.30pm. John Wesley Room – viewing by request. (D), FF

Magdalen College, High St, OX1 4AU – 10am to 7pm View the magnificent gardens, Deer Park, Addison Walk (riverside walk), Chapel and Hall of this famous Oxford College founded in 1458. D, FF, R

Merton College, Merton St, OX1 4JD – 10am to 4.30pm Tour the four main quads, including Mob Quad, the oldest in Oxford; the Chapel, which dates to the end of the 13th Century and the beautiful award winning gardens. (D), FF

New College, New College Lane Gate, OX1 3BN – 10.30am to 4.45pm (Chapel closed between 11.15am & 1.15pm) An

incredible opportunity to see the City Walls dating from the 12th Century as well as the 14th Century Chapel and Cloisters and the medieval Dining Hall. (D), FF

New Theatre, George St, OX1 2AG – 10am to 3.30pm Take a peek behind the scenes of Oxford’s largest theatre, including a chance to tread the boards of our prestigious stage. FF, R

North Hinksey Conduit House, Harcourt Hill, OX2 9AS – 10am to 4pm Built in 1617 to take clean water from the springs at North Hinksey to the Carfax Conduit, a fountain in the city centre. Located off track leading from Harcourt Hill. (D), FF

Old County Hall, New Rd, OX1 1ND – 11am to 4pm Come and see the old Court Rooms with its grim tunnel to Oxford Prison. Tours every hour from 11.30am, no booking required. MG Owners Club classic car display and hand cranked street organ too. (D), FF, R

Oxford Archaeology, Key Learning Centre, Oxford Castle, New Rd, OX1 1AY – 10am to 4pm Learn all about the huge excavations at Oxford Castle and see some of the fantastic finds! Ask an Archaeologist, browse historic maps of Oxford, learn about Oxford’s history beneath your feet. D, FF, R

Oxford Brookes University, Harcourt Hill Campus, OX2 9AT – 10.30am to 3pm Learn more of our history with tours, activities and ‘hands on history’. (D), FF, R

Oxford Castle & Prison, New Rd, OX1 1AY – 10am to 4pm Experience the rich history of the Castle. Climb the Saxon St George’s Tower, descend to the Norman Crypt and explore the original cells. Guided tours – sign up on the day, first come, first served. (D), FF, R

Oxford Castle Mound, New Rd, OX1 1AY – 10am to 4pm Climb the mound of the 11th Century motte-and-bailey Castle with 13th Century well chamber. FF, R

Oxford Oratory Church, 25 Woodstock Rd, OX2 6HA – 7am to 7pm French Gothic revival Church, built in 1875 (Architect, Joseph Hansom). Home to a busy parish and served by the Fathers of the Oratory of St Philip Neri. Renowned for beautiful liturgy and traditional sacred music. D, FF, R

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Oxford Preservation Trust, 10 Turn Again Lane, OX1 1QL – 11am to 2pm Visit our 17th Century cottages to discover our tranquil garden enclosed by the city wall. (D), FF

Oxford Register Office, 1 Tidmarsh Lane, OX1 1NS – 11am to 4pm Built in 1991, the Register Office has been the backdrop to the recording of 1000s of pivotal life events. Learn about the history of the Registration Service and its current activities and how we can help you research your family history. 1pm & 3pm talks. D, FF, R

Oxfordshire Fire & Rescue Service, Rewley Road Fire Station, OX1 2EH – 10am to 4pm Enjoy demonstrations, displays and family activities throughout the day. (D), FF

The Painted Room, 3 Cornmarket, OX1 3EX (above Vodafone) – 10am to 4pm Visit this hidden gem with

remarkable Elizabethan wall paintings, previously the Crown Tavern where Shakespeare stayed and at one time Sir John Betjeman’s office. Former offices of Oxford Preservation Trust. FF

Pitt Rivers Museum, South Parks Rd, OX1 3PP – 10am to 4.30pm Oxford University’s Museum of Anthropology and Archaeology. Founded in 1884, it houses more than 500,000 objects from all over the world. 2pm to 3.30pm Beyond the Binary – object handling and showcase in the Lower Gallery. D, FF

Saïd Business School, Park End St, OX1 1HP – 10am & 12 noon (tours) Visit us for a tour of the building and its history. First come, first served. (D), FF, R

Sheldonian Theatre, Broad St, OX1 3AZ – 10am to 5pm Designed by Sir Christopher Wren, the University’s ceremonial hall and a popular event venue. Visit us to enjoy 360 degree

views of Oxford from the cupola and search for the hidden wren amongst the Emperor’s Heads. 4pm Performance by the Pavlova Wind Quintet. (D), FF

Somerville College, Woodstock Rd, OX2 6HD – 10am to 4pm What do Lord Peter Wimsey, the Family Allowance and the philosophical ‘Trolley Problem’ have in common? Come and discover their origins, walk through the beautiful gardens and discover our Terrace bar/café. (D), FF, R

St Giles Church, 10 Woodstock Rd, OX2 6HT – 11.45am to 4pm Admire the early English Gothic architecture, Victorian windows, 18th and 19th Century funerary monuments, and find out our plans to celebrate the 900th anniversary of the foundation of the church in 2020. Organ recital at 11.45am, guided tour at 2pm. (D)

St John the Evangelist Church, Vicarage Rd, OX1 4RE – 11.30am to 5pm Come and explore Oxford’s hidden Comper gem. (D), FF, R

St Margaret of Antioch, Binsey Village, OX2 0NG – 9am to 3pm This Grade I listed simple ancient Church is believed to be one of the sites associated with St Frideswide, who went on to found her Order on the site of Christ Church. Lewis Carroll used the well in the churchyard as the model for his Treacle Well. (D), FF

St Peter’s College, New Inn Hall St, OX1 2DL – 9am to 5pm A mix of old and new and the youngest College within the old city boundaries. Medieval city walls border the modern student bar, glorious Georgian stone architecture from the 1790s rubs shoulders with bold modernism and there is a handsome range of brick buildings too. (D), FF

St Sepulchre’s Cemetery, 80 Walton St, OX2 6EA – always open An award winning hidden place providing a green space and tranquility off busy Walton St. Self-guided tour showing memorials of local notables, including many who founded Oxford businesses. (D), FF

Stanford University, 65 High St, OX1 4EL – 11am to 2.30pm A rare opportunity to visit our Undergraduate Centre in Oxford, renovated and extended in 2014. (D), FF, R

University College, High St, OX1 4BH – 10am to 4pm The oldest College in Oxford opens its gates and offers you the opportunity to visit the Shelley Memorial, Chapel, Hall, Library exhibition (advanced booking), Gardens (with tours) and grounds. Treasure trail, children activities and café. (D), FF, R

Wadham College, Parks Rd, OX1 3PN – 9am to 4.15pm Visit the Chapel and gardens. 9am to 1pm Fellows Main Garden open. D, FF

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Walters & Co, 10 Turl St, OX1 3DN – 11am to 4pm Once the Maiden Head Coaching Inn. For over 150 years quality outfitters to town, gown and country alike and well known the world over. (D), FF

Advanced booking...BBC Oxford, 269 Banbury Road, OX2 7DW – Tours between 9.30am & 2.30pm Visit BBC Radio Oxford and South Today TV news to see how we broadcast to Oxfordshire – and maybe even appear on air yourself! Book via OPT website. D, FF

Made in Oxford tours with the Oxford Guild of Guides – 11.15am & 2.15pm A short walk around the city and University introducing you to the places, characters and quirky stories – past and present – that have made Oxford. Sign up on the day at the Hub in Cornmarket.

Maidens in Oxford: the origins of cricket – 11am and 2pm A walk around Christ Church Meadow with local Author and Historian, Mark Davies. Sign up on the day at the Hub in Cornmarket.

Oxford Centre for Islamic Studies, Marston Rd, OX3 0EE – 10am to 12.15pm (tours) This beautiful building blends architectural features of traditional Oxford Colleges with forms and styles of the classical period of Islam. 40 min tours. Book via www.oxcis.ox.ac.uk (D), FF

University College, High St, OX1 4BH – 10am to 4pm The college is open but to book a tour of the library exhibition see the OPT website for details.

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