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Christmas at the Bodleian Libraries

Christmas & New Year opening hours

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Monday 22 December: 10am – 5pm
Tuesday 23 December 10am – 5pm
Wednesday 24 December – Friday 26 December: Closed
Saturday 27 December: 10am – 5pm
Sunday 28 December: 10am – 5pm
Monday 29 December: 10am – 5pm
Tuesday 30 December: 10am – 5pm
Wednesday 31 December: 10am – 4pm
Thursday 1 January: Closed
Friday 2 January: 10am – 5pm

Plan your visit

TOURS

Guided library tours

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

Daily except for closed days

EXHIBITION

Treasured

What is a treasure? Our exhibition Treasured gathers extraordinary items from around the globe and across the ages

Until 1 February 2026

EXHIBITION

John le Carré: Tradecraft

For the first time, this exhibition unveils the personal archive of the writer who shaped the modern spy novel

Until 6 April 2026

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

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

Festive Felines

Shop this purrrfect range of books, decorations, gifts and accessories (plus a few pooch-themed items as well).

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