Directions and opening times for Oxfordshire History Centre
Directions and opening times.
Stocktaking closure
The centre will be closed for our annual stocktaking from Tuesday 24 January to Saturday 4 February inclusive, reopening to visitors on Tuesday 7 February. Our remote enquiry service will continue as usual during this fortnight.
How to find us
The centre is based in Cowley, about three miles from the centre of Oxford and just off the eastern ring road. There is limited free parking.
Oxfordshire History Centre
St Luke's Church
Temple Road
Cowley
Oxford
OX4 2HT
Buses run every few minutes from:
Oxford city centre:
5 (Oxford Bus Company);
1 and 10 (Stagecoach),
Oxford railway station:
5 (Oxford Bus Company)
1 (Stagecoach)
Opening hours
We recommend that all visitors book a seat in advance before visiting. There are two sessions per day. You may book both sessions if you want to stay the whole or most of a day.
| Day | Time of sessions |
|---|---|
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 9.30am - 1pm and 1 - 4.30pm |
| Wednesday | 9.30am - 1pm and 1 - 4.30pm |
| Thursday | 9.30am - 1pm and 1 - 4.30pm |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | 9.30am - 1pm and 1 - 4.30pm (alternate weeks only) |
| Sunday | Closed |
We are closed on bank holidays and bank holiday weekends.
Saturdays
We will be open on the following Saturdays:
- 3 December
- 17 December
- 7 January
- 21 January
- 11 February
- 25 February
- 11 March
- 25 March
Reception cafe
We have a cafe selling a small selection of hot and cold drinks and pre-packed snacks. Visitors are welcome to eat their lunch in the reception area.