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How to Visit the Weston Library

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The Weston Library serves as a primary public gateway to the Bodleian Libraries' vast special collections. Whether you are coming to view the latest free exhibition or enjoy the cafe, we recommend checking the official website for current opening times and entry guidance before your arrival.

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Visit overview

Entry to the Weston Library is free and does not require a ticket. Visitors can browse free exhibitions, visit the library shop and café, or purchase tickets for guided tours of the broader library spaces.

Entry notes

Access to the ground floor of the Weston Library is free and unticketed. If you have a pre-booked Bodleian tour ticket, you can go straight to the Old Bodleian Library via the Great Gate on Catte Street.

Crowd tips

At very busy times, the number of buggies allowed in the exhibition galleries may be limited at the discretion of the room attendant.

Visit highlights

Food and drink, including bottled water, are not allowed in the exhibition galleries. Large bags exceeding 50 x 40 x 25 cm are not permitted inside the galleries, and no storage is provided for excluded items. Personal, non-commercial photography is allowed, but video cameras, flash, tripods, and selfie sticks are prohibited. Only pencils are permitted in the galleries; pens and markers are banned.

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