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A
3 years ago

Had a great little self-guided tour one afternoon....

Had a great little self-guided tour one afternoon. Great to slowly absorb the architecture, and relax in the surrounding gardens afterwards with a walk along the river in the sun. Hard to judge how busy it will be - the queue for tour groups will often be out of the doors, making it at times a little claustrophobic.

L
3 years ago

I want to study in this college if Allah helps me ...

I want to study in this college if Allah helps me and i can study hard.The college is the best,the most prestigious and aIso the most beautiful than others in my opinion.I love the college so much.

R
3 years ago

This is part of the University campus also where m...

This is part of the University campus also where many movies have been filmed, including Harry Potter, so you can find the Great Hall from the films.

Also if u want to get in for free you just need to ask kindly to any student around there and they can get you in for free!

E
3 years ago

Fun to go around the grounds and see several sight...

Fun to go around the grounds and see several sights from the Harry Potter films, like the Great Hall, Dining Room, Cloisters, etc. There is no audio guide but there are signs directing us and a helpful booklet describing the various locations and history. There were a lot of tourist groups. All of Oxford has charming architecture which I loved! (I went here as part of "Premium Tours Downton Abbey, Oxford & Bampton".

G
3 years ago

Nice

S
3 years ago

Beautiful college, with several iconic Harry Potte...

Beautiful college, with several iconic Harry Potter locations. The guided tour is excellent, we didn't just get details about Christ Church, but also about Oxford in general. During the visit, you can see the Hall, the dining hall, the chapel, the quad and the streets around. It's definitely worth coming here if you are visiting Oxford

O
3 years ago

Visit the college! It is worth it!

Visit the college! It is worth it!
There are beautiful green parks/grass around, old college building and surroundings. You can sit on the grass and rest there, or visit the inside with dining hall famous from Harry Potter. It looks really great!
The drawbacks - tickets are quite expensive and there are usually lot of tourists so the morning hours are the best.

B
3 years ago

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J
3 years ago

Of all the Oxford colleges you should pay to visit...

Of all the Oxford colleges you should pay to visit, Christ Church college should be it. Whether you're a Harry Potter fan, hoping to stand on the steps that the cast of Harry Potter did, or a tourist hoping to see just how amazing and wonderfully kept the college is inside.

Admission prices when I went in October this year:



However, I think prices will be changing come next year, according to the college's website..

For those who think the admission fee is quite pricey, and let's be real, it is- understand that you are being granted access to look inside one of the world's most prestigious university's colleges, which traditionally should only be open to those who have been given admission by the college. Quite a bit of the college is closed (as it is still very much a working college) but you are still granted access to all the significant and beautiful buildings, including the Quads, Cloister, Hall Staircase, Great Hall and the Cathedral.

As a big Harry Potter fan, it was MAGICAL being able to stand on the steps and take a picture to keep as a treasured memory, but I'm very sure anyone who ventures in will not be disappointed.

A
3 years ago

A beautiful dining hall in the Christ Church colle...

A beautiful dining hall in the Christ Church college, Oxford. A must see for all the die-hard Harry Potter fans. Though it looks less grandiose without the special effects, it's the closest to the "great hall" in the muggle world.

A
3 years ago

For the Harry Potter fan, it's a must! The Great H...

For the Harry Potter fan, it's a must! The Great Hall is totally inspired by that of this church. The same goes for the stairs of Hogwarts, without omitting its cloister.
For 7 books (7.5 pounds on the internet), I strongly advise you to take your tickets on the internet. Indeed, you have a queue on the left that allows you to access faster as e-ticket holder. I waited ... 1 minute, instead of 45 minutes at 14h. A precious time saver when you know that the majority of the places to be closed close towards 17h to see before.
The price is the same on the spot or on the internet.

T
3 years ago

Beautiful Cathedral of Oxford city, popular as a f...

Beautiful Cathedral of Oxford city, popular as a film location as stated, and includes the Harry Potter staircase and Tudor architecture of the grand Dining Hall in Christ Church College was inspiration behind the design of Hogwarts Great Hall. Court yard and Meadow makes for great viewing. Distinctive tower dominates the entrance. Responsible for education for thirteen Prime Minister's, and additional Royals.

L
3 years ago

Although the place with all its history is interes...

Although the place with all its history is interesting and the great hall and cathedral beautifull, I did not think it validated the high entry fee. Especially since other colleges can be visited almost for free.
Also it can be very busy and you are hurried through the great hall by the staff to make room for others.

A
3 years ago

When we visited it today we were lucky and the flo...

When we visited it today we were lucky and the flowers were in full bloom. We were treated to a beautiful garden on the way to the entrance and it was just gorgeous! Once inside we were wowed by the intricate decorations on the buildings, especially the ceilings, they are just amazing. Being a fan of Harry Potter I recognised the great Hall and the corridor and the staircase from the movies when we were inside, and got a bit excited, so if you are a Harry Potter fan you will love it. The hall is very beautiful, and the knowledgeable and friendly staff there will tell you about all the history if you are interested. The cathedral is also beautiful, especially (again) the ceilings, and the stain glassed windows, make sure you don't miss the one in the top left hand corner of the cathedral dedicated to Saint Frideswide. In my opinion I think that christ church is definitely on the list of not to be missed attractions in Oxford.

F
3 years ago

The main reason why I visited this place was, of c...

The main reason why I visited this place was, of course, Harry Potter; I wanted to see 'Hogwarts' in real life. However, I ended up loving its history and architecture. I highly recommend this place if you ever find youself in Oxford.

H
3 years ago

I stayed. During the daytime, ordinary tourists co...

I stayed. During the daytime, ordinary tourists could only go to the entrance of the dining room, but the guests enjoyed breakfast there. The atmosphere is like a Harry Potter movie.
The rooms are only for renting student dormitories, so you should not expect them. Facilities were older than other colleges, and shower was shared.

In addition, +2 persons are free of charge when there is a person in charge of Oxford University.

J
3 years ago

Wrong location! Google St Aldates for entrance. Ex...

Wrong location! Google St Aldates for entrance. Expect a 30 minutes queue to get in. The church is really magnificent, the hall with portraits is great, other than that there s not too much to see - all closed to public.

J
3 years ago

Christ Church is the largest and most majestic col...

Christ Church is the largest and most majestic college in Oxford.
It was founded in 1525 by Cardinal Thomas Wolsey and was called Cardinal's College. Renamed "Christ Church" by King Henry VIII when it established the Cathedral for the Diocese of Oxford in 1546.

M
3 years ago

Unfortunately, we couldn't get inside.

Unfortunately, we couldn't get inside.
But the beauty is indescribable) as if I got to Hogwarts)
It is very lucky for people to study there, and also to those who just live in this city.

G
3 years ago

It is one of the colleges of Oxford University, an...

It is one of the colleges of Oxford University, and deserves a visit in itself for its architectural beauty. But then they thought of the scenes circled the dining hall in Harry Potter, and then the invasion of fans began. To visit that specific room, among other things rich in portraits of various scholars and philosophers, a crazy crowd is created, and the selfie sticks reign supreme.

S
3 years ago

The college itself is fantastic to look around, an...

The college itself is fantastic to look around, and features the Harry Potter stairs and dining hall. As a visitor I believe there is a fee to pay and a queue to join, to look around the college, but to any Harry Potter fans it's definitely worth it!

T
3 years ago

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M
3 years ago

A college with a big hall that was supposed to be ...

A college with a big hall that was supposed to be a model of Harry pota dining hall without saying that.
Certainly because this point is indicated on the Google Map it is a place far from the original place, please be careful.
In fact, it is correct to enter from the gate opposite Cafe Loco on St.Aldate's Street.
Admission fee is 7 pounds adult slightly higher than other classes, student 5.5 pounds (student ID required).

G
3 years ago

Besides being a boarding school that makes up the ...

Besides being a boarding school that makes up the famous Oxford University, it's a destination for all Harry Potter fans. Inside it is possible to visit the Hogwarts Great Hall (smaller than the one in the film) and the reception staircase for the students of the first book. It is also the place where Lewis Carroll took inspiration for his book Alice in Wonderland.

R
3 years ago

It's architecture, history and educational all rol...

It's architecture, history and educational all rolled into a dream destination by visitors locally and on international level. Too awesome and lost for words to describe the experience just being here. If anywhere in Oxford you would find a queue, it is here. If you r lucky, you get to pass the kissing gate....follow tradition. Pass on the love!

H
3 years ago

Interesting walk through the areal, many nice deta...

Interesting walk through the areal, many nice details in the dining hall. During my visit very crowded. Even though we had reservation, we were told that they would close the dining room in 10 minutes because of lunch so we really had to hurry, basically just ran through. Also rather an expensive gift shop.

d
3 years ago

Antiques ... in the church there are some tombs fr...

Antiques ... in the church there are some tombs from the British knights ... and it turns out in this complex that some Harry Potter films are taken. While in the Chrishchurch building ... visitors are prohibited from taking pictures / photos / videos ...