The Saxon Tower at St. Michael at the North Gate
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This 11th-century tower, part of St. Michael at the North Gate church, is considered the oldest building in Oxford, offering panoramic city views.

📜 11th-century tower, oldest building in Oxford, dating from 1000-1050 CE.
🔍 Part of St. Michael at the North Gate church, survived consistent rebuilding, offers panoramic city views and a journey through English history.

Why Go

⬆️ Climb 97 historic stairs, each landing displaying artifacts, for panoramic city views of Oxford's "dreaming spires".
🏛️ Explore historical artifacts, including King James I Charter, priceless silver, and the Bocardo Prison door.
⛪ Visit the church with medieval stained glass and John Wesley's pulpit, and explore St. Michael at the North Gate, Oxford's City Church.

Why Avoid

💰 Nominal fee required to climb the tower.

Tips

🗓️ Extended hours generally April to October, also pre-Christmas. Stairs are similar to household steps with landings, making the climb easy.

Cost

💰 Adults £5, concessions £4, children £3, families £12, groups of 10+ £4 per person.

Hours

🕒 Monday-Saturday 9:15am-3:15pm, Sunday 12:00pm-4:30pm. Extended hours until 5:30pm (last admission) generally April-October and pre-Christmas.

Toilets

🚻 Public toilets available in Market Street.

Disabled access

♿ Level access from street to church ground floor.

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