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Visitor Amenities at the Divinity School

Explore facility information to ensure a comfortable visit to this 15th-century Oxford landmark.

The Divinity School is a significant medieval teaching and examination hall featuring remarkable lierne vaulting. This page outlines the amenities and facilities provided for guests to ensure a smooth experience during your time at the site. Please verify the latest operational details and specific visitor policies through official channels before your arrival.

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Visitor amenities and services at the Divinity School
Practical services grouped for easier visit planning in Oxford

The Divinity School offers a variety of visitor amenities, including options for both guided and self-guided tours of the historic space. While visitors can enjoy convenient access to nearby retail and café facilities, please note that accessibility is limited for certain guided tour routes due to stairs. Personal photography is permitted throughout the venue, though the use of tripods and selfie sticks is not allowed.

Accessibility

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Assistance dogs welcome

Available

Assistance dogs are welcome.

Wheelchair Accessibility

Limited

Guided tours are not fully accessible as they involve stairs.

All library guided tours involve stairs, and the 90-minute tour includes substantial walking.

Food and retail

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Bodleian Café

Available

Café offering drinks, snacks, and hot/cold meals, including vegetarian and vegan options.

Located on the ground floor of the nearby Weston Library.

Shops

Available

A physical shop for gifts and books.

The physical shop is located in the nearby Weston Library.

Tours and guides

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Library guided tours

Available

Guided tours of the historic library spaces, including the Divinity School.

60-minute and 90-minute tours are available. Note that some tours may be altered or cancelled when temperatures exceed 30°C.

Extra charge

Self-guided tours

Available

Self-guided options to explore the historic library spaces.

Extra charge

Visitor policies

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Personal photography

Available

Photography is allowed for personal, non-commercial use.

Flash and video cameras are not allowed inside the buildings. Photography is forbidden in the Radcliffe Camera.

Tripods and selfie sticks

Not available

The use of tripods and selfie sticks is prohibited inside the buildings.

Tickets and entry

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Onsite ticket purchase

Available

Tickets can be purchased in person.

Available from the ticket desk at the Weston Library.

Amenities FAQ
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Does the Divinity School have a café?

Yes, visitors can dine at the Bodleian Café, which is located on the ground floor of the nearby Weston Library. The café offers drinks, snacks, and hot or cold meals, including vegetarian and vegan options.

What is the photography policy at Divinity School?

Photography for personal, non-commercial use is allowed, but flash and video cameras are prohibited inside the buildings. Additionally, the use of tripods and selfie sticks is not permitted, and photography is forbidden in the Radcliffe Camera.

Are guided tours available at Divinity School?

Yes, both paid guided tours and self-guided tours are available to explore the historic library spaces. Guided tours run for 60 or 90 minutes, but note that they may be altered or cancelled if temperatures exceed 30 degrees Celsius.

Is the Divinity School wheelchair accessible?

Accessibility is limited. All library guided tours involve climbing stairs, and the 90-minute tour includes substantial walking, meaning guided tours are not fully wheelchair accessible. However, assistance dogs are welcome.

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