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Opening hours for the Sheldonian Theatre

Plan your tour of Christopher Wren's ceremonial masterpiece in Oxford.

The Sheldonian Theatre welcomes visitors to explore its grand ceremonial halls, iconic cupola, and historic painted ceiling. As schedules for tours and academic events can vary throughout the year, we advise checking the official website for the most accurate and up-to-date opening hours before making your trip.

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10:00–17:00

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Next opening: Mon, Sep 14 at 10:00

Timezone: Europe/London

Regular weekly opening hours

Monday10:00–17:00
Tuesday10:00–17:00
Wednesday10:00–17:00
Thursday10:00–17:00
Friday10:00–17:00
Saturday10:00–17:00
Sunday10:00–17:00
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What are the opening hours of Sheldonian Theatre?

Sheldonian Theatre is open every day of the week from 10:00 to 17:00.

Sheldonian Theatre weekend opening hours

The visiting hours on weekends are from 10:00 to 17:00 on both Saturdays and Sundays.

What time does Sheldonian Theatre close?

Sheldonian Theatre closes at 17:00 every day.

Does Sheldonian Theatre have special opening hours or holiday closures?

There are no listed special opening hours or closures for Sheldonian Theatre at this time.

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