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Visit the world-famous Bodleian Libraries

Discover our tours, free exhibitions, shop and café

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Library and city walking tours

Take a guided tour around our historic library buildings or discover more about the University and the city of Oxford on a walking tour.

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Free exhibitions

Be inspired by our latest exhibitions. Free admission and open every day.

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Shop and café

Browse our exclusive literary theme gifts in the shop or enjoy a delicious snack in the café.

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Highlight stories

Discover more about the treasures of our collections with blog posts, podcasts and videos and delve into the secrets in our stores.

Old Schools Quadrangle, Bodleian Libraries, Oxford

Virtual tour

Not able to visit us in person? Explore the Bodleian Old Library with this virtual tour.

Christmas gift ideas

From Tolkien to Tutankhamun and children's favourites to classic crime fiction, we have gifts to suit everyone.

Christmas cards and decorations

Find the perfect Christmas cards, wrapping paper and decorations.

Give a membership to Friends of the Bodleian

Give a loved one the gift of membership, and they can enjoy exclusive events and free lectures, early access to our exhibitions and member-only discounts.

Visit the world-famous Bodleian Libraries

Things to see and do

Library and city walking tours

Free exhibitions

Shop and café

Upcoming events

Discover the Bodleian online

Highlight stories

Virtual tour

Christmas

Christmas gift ideas

Christmas cards and decorations

Give a membership to Friends of the Bodleian

Keep in touch

Bodleian Libraries

Useful links

Home

Visit the world-famous Bodleian Libraries

Things to see and do

Library and city walking tours

Free exhibitions

Shop and café

Upcoming events

Discover the Bodleian online

Highlight stories

Virtual tour

Christmas

Christmas gift ideas

Christmas cards and decorations

Give a membership to Friends of the Bodleian

Keep in touch

Bodleian Libraries

Useful links

Information for visitors