Sheldonian Theatre Tours

The Sheldonian Theatre, located in Oxford, England, was built from 1664 to 1669 after a design by Christopher Wren for the University of Oxford.; Shutterstock ID 1043762053
The Sheldonian Theatre, located in Oxford, England, was built from 1664 to 1669 after a design by Christopher Wren for the University of Oxford.; Shutterstock ID 1043762053
The Sheldonian Theater in Oxford is used by the University for music concerts, lectures, and ceremonies. It was built from 1664 to 1669 from a design by Christopher Wren, one of the most highly acclaimed English architects in history. Self-guided tours of the theater (£3.50) offer entry to the main hall with its magnificent ceiling fresco, the heavy timber attic, and the 8-sided cupola with 360º views of Oxford.
£3.50 will grant you access to the Sheldonian Theater. The self-guided tour includes the main hall, the attic, and the roof. The rooftop cupola offers 360º views of Oxford.

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