Historic site
Radcliffe Camera
Oxford, United Kingdom
A circular domed reading room at the heart of Oxford.
Historic site · United Kingdom · England
Christ Church, Oxford
A grand college with a cathedral, a great hall and Harry Potter connections.
Paid entry about 1.5 h
For storytellers
Why Christ Church, Oxford matters
Christ Church is a grand college with a cathedral built into it, a huge quad and a dining hall that inspired scenes in the Harry Potter films. It also has a link to Alice in Wonderland, because the author taught here. Tickets are timed, so book ahead to avoid queues.
Talking points
- The Great Hall inspired the Hogwarts hall.
- The college chapel is also a cathedral.
- Alice in Wonderland links to the college.
Free to read aloud or adapt in your video. Check facts that matter to you against an official source before you publish.
More in Oxford
Palace · UNESCO
Blenheim Palace
Oxford, United Kingdom
A baroque palace and park, birthplace of Winston Churchill.
Museum
Ashmolean Museum
Oxford, United Kingdom
A university museum of art and archaeology with free entry.
Historic site
Magdalen College
Oxford, United Kingdom
A college with deer park, river walks and a famous bell tower.
Bridge
Bridge of Sighs, Oxford
Oxford, United Kingdom
A covered bridge linking two parts of Hertford College.
Market
Covered Market, Oxford
Oxford, United Kingdom
A Victorian covered market of butchers, bakeries and independent shops.
Also nearby
Within about 40 km, closest first.