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Christmas at the Bodleian Libraries

Christmas & New Year 2026

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The Weston Library (café, shop and exhibitions) is open and our tours are running during the festive season:

Monday 21 December: 9.00 – 17.00
Tuesday 22 December: 9.00 – 17.00
Wednesday 23 December: 9.00 – 16.00
Thursday 24 December – Saturday 26 December: Closed
Sunday 27 December: 10.00 – 17.00
Monday 28 December: 9.00 – 17.00
Tuesday 29 December: 9.00 – 17.00
Wednesday 30 December: 9.00 – 17.00
Thursday 31 December: 9.00 – 16.00
Friday 1 January: Closed
Saturday 2 January: 9.00 – 17.00

Plan your visit

EVENT

Christmas Crafternoon

A cosy afternoon of crafts, suitable for all ages

Saturday 5 December, 12.00 – 16.00

TOURS

Library tours and more

Go inside some of Oxford's most beautiful and atmospheric spaces, from medieval reading rooms to the iconic Radcliffe Camera

EXHIBITION

Plain Things Wonders

Our exhibition invites you to notice the extraordinary ordinary things of the natural world in your everyday life

Until 29 August 2027

Festive menu

Try one of our delicious seasonal specials at the Weston Library Café

Tour and Tea

Take a tour inside some of the Bodleian's most beautiful buildings, followed by a traditional afternoon tea

Gift a membership

Give the gift of membership: exclusive events, discounts and unique access to the Bodleian

Moleskine x University of Oxford

Exclusive to the Bodleian, we've partnered with Moleskine to produce a range of University stationery perfect for every occasion

Literary Christmas

Literary-inspired gifts, books and accessories sure to bring a smile to those that love a good book!

In The Library

Take a slice of the library home with these gifts dedicated to the Bodleian, libraries and reading

Peek into 2027...

Be the first to hear about our exhibitions, talks, workshops and special events coming up next year

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