Bodleian Libraries
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"One of the most impressive and remarkable book collections in the world."
Overview
The world-famous Bodleian Libraries are a must-see cultural destination, located in the heart of Oxford. They were founded by Sir Thomas Bodley and officially opened in 1602. Today, together with the other libraries which serve the University of Oxford, the Bodleian is the largest academic library in the UK. In its reading rooms generations of scholars have studied, among them monarchs, Nobel Prize winners, British Prime Ministers, and writers including Oscar Wilde, C. S. Lewis and J. R. R. Tolkien. The libraries have also featured in The Favourite, Endeavour and A Discovery of Witches, as well as various movies in the Harry Potter series.
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Features
- Facilities
- Parking nearby
- Cafe
- Opening Times
- Open all year
- Opening Times: Exhibitions: Monday – Saturday: 10am–4.30pm | Sunday: 11am–4.30pm Divinity School and Tours: Monday – Saturday: 10am–5pm | Sunday: 11am–5pm
Location
Bodleian Libraries, Broad Street, OXFORD, Oxfordshire, OX1 3BG
About the area
Located at the heart of England, Oxfordshire enjoys a rich heritage and varied scenery, with Oxford’s elegant streets a highlight for visitors. The landscape encompasses open chalk downland, picturesque rivers and attractive villages, while northwest of Oxfordshire is home to the sleepy backwaters of Abingdon, Wallingford, Wantage, Watlington and Witney that reveal how Oxfordshire’s old towns evolved over the centuries.
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