Bodleian Library

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Oxford, England OX1 3BG
The world-famous Bodleian Libraries is a must-see cultural destination in the heart of Oxford. The Bodleian Library was founded by Sir Thomas Bodley and officially opened in 1602. Since then the Bodleian libraries has grown to be the largest academic library system in the UK. In its reading rooms generations of famous scholars have studied through the ages, amongst them monarchs, Nobel Prize winners, British Prime Ministers and writers including Oscar Wilde, C.S. Lewis and J.R.R. Tolkien. At the site, you can explore historic spaces that you might recognise from popular films and TV series such as Harry Potter and A Discovery of Witches. We also offer free, inspiring exhibitions featuring the libraries’ rich collections, two unique gift shops and a lovely café.

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Bodleian Libraries review
12/1/2024

The tour was great, I visited the library with my school. The guide Dan was one of the best guides i...

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wonderful!
11/30/2024

our guide was super funny, and it was super interesting to see all the history of the university mix...

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Library tour
11/30/2024

Worth to visit, would definitely recommend. Our guide Dan was amazing and made the tour very interes...

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