Oxford Attractions

Bodleian Library

Chief among Oxford's many academic and architectural attractions is the unique Bodleian library, which is spread throughout several buildings across the city. The central core of this collection of buildings is set in Radcliffe Square and includes the historic Duke Humfrey's Library, dating from the 15th century, and the gothic Divinity School with its magnificent vaulted ceiling, which is open to the public. Only members can use the reading rooms of this library, which contains a copy of every book printed in Britain since 1610, and no books are ever loaned out. Guided tours are available to view the main buildings.

Address: Central Bodleian site is off Broad Street and in Radcliffe Square; E-mail: tours@bodley.ox.ac.uk; Website: www.bodley.ox.ac.uk; Telephone: (0)1865 277162; Opening time: Tours from the quadrangle, Broad Street, depart 10.30am, 11.30am, 2pm and 3pm Monday to Saturday. ; Admission: Standard tours cost £6