Medieval Oxford Tour - by Uncomfortable Oxford™

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About this activity

Why is being ‘medieval’ seen as an insult? Why are we fascinated with the idea of 'horrible histories'?

Modern media has fostered the stereotype that people in the Middle Ages were uniquely backwards, superstitious, violent, and dirty.

Join us on a tour that delves into medieval Oxford, uncovering the complexity of life in the past, while debunking the many myths of 'medieval' times. This tour will explore long-lasting similarities with how people acted centuries ago, while discussing how historic tensions have lasted to this day.

This tour lasts for about 1.5hrs.

Our tours are academically researched and led by experts. They incorporate active discussion and ask questions about historical memory, controversial histories, and the impacts of discrimination on the city and university.

ACCESSIBILITY: Wheelchair accessible, but please note some mild uneven pavement in the city centre. Distance walked is less than 2km.

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At a glance

Duration: 1 h 30 min
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 15 people
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: English
Operated by: Uncomfortable Oxford

Ages: Youth (5–17 years) · Adults (18–64 years) · Seniors (65–110 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Trained Guide

Itinerary

Oxford Castle Prison

15 min

Begin tour at the Oxford Castle and learn about its long history as a fortification and prison.
Stop 2

10 min

Pause to learn about medieval life and humour outside the castle of Oxford.
Stop 3

15 min

Follow the edge of the medieval city wall to Greyfriars Place and discuss the long history of heresy and prosecution in the city.
Stop 4

10 min

Cross Brewer Street to learn about medieval begging laws and student funding in the past.
Christ Church

15 min

Stop at the grand entrance to Christ Church College and learn about the historic Jewish communities who used to occupy the city centre.
Oriel College

10 min

Out side of Oriel College, learn about historic divisions of labour in the city and the inherent tensions between the Town and the Gown.
St. Michael At The North Gate

15 min

Finish the tour outside the Anglo-Saxon tower of St. Michael at the North Gate to engage with topics of historical memory and the fascination with horrible histories.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

Meet our guide outside of the main entrance to the Oxford Castle & Prison. Guide will be wearing a vest and holding our company tote bag.

End point

Tour finishes on Cornmarket Street in central Oxford.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.
The operator may cancel if too few people book; you then get another date or your money back.