📜 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.