Christmas at the Bodleian Libraries
Christmas opening hours
We're open over the festive period – grab a hot drink, take in an exhibition, or go for a tour around our beautiful and atmospheric libraries.
Exhibitions, café and shop
Open every day, except 24, 25, 26 December and 1 January
Monday – Friday: 10am* – 5pm
Saturday: 10am – 5pm
Sunday: 11am – 4pm
*The café opens at 9am on weekdays.
Divinity School & library tours
Open every day, except 24, 25 and 26 December and 1 January
Monday – Friday: 9am – 5pm
Saturday: 10am – 5pm
Sunday: 11am – 5pm
City walking tours are available throughout December.
What's on
Tours and exploring
Tours and exploring
Treats for the season
Treat yourself or a loved one with our festive food, drink, gifts and shopping
Festive menu at the Weston Cafe
Festive menu at the Weston Cafe
Gift a membership
Gift a membership
Shop with us
Shop with us
Christmas gift ideas
Need inspiration? Explore our Christmas cards and decorations, stocking stuffers and beautiful gifts for book-lovers inspired by the Bodleian's collections
Christmas food and drink
Christmas food and drink
Christmas decorations
Christmas decorations
Stocking fillers
Stocking fillers
Bodleian Libraries Publishing
Bodleian Libraries Publishing
JRR Tolkien
JRR Tolkien
Gifts for book-lovers