Christ Church Alumni
At this time, Christ Church alumni are kindly asked to contact the Development Office for details on how to arrange their visit back to the House.
University of Oxford Cardholders
Free entry via Meadow Gate for Oxford University cardholders (navy blue strip) and one personal guest per day during visitor opening hours. Please show your Oxford University card to the Custodian at Meadow Gate in order to visit. You are not required to book a ticket for yourself or your guest. Guest allowance does not apply to commercial business. The card holder must remain with their guest at all times when on site.
University of Oxford Alumni Cardholders
Free entry via Meadow Gate for Oxford University alumni cardholders and one personal guest per day during visitor opening hours. Please show your Oxford University Alumni card to the Custodian at Meadow Gate in order to visit. You are not required to book a ticket for yourself or your guest. Guest allowance does not apply to commercial business. The card holder must remain with their guest at all times when on site.
Oxford University Press (OUP) Cardholders
Free entry via Meadow Gate for Oxford University Press card holders and one personal guest per day during visitor opening hours. Please show your OUP card to the Custodian at Meadow Gate in order to visit. You are not required to book a ticket for yourself or your guest. Guest allowance does not apply to commercial business. The card holder must remain with their guest at all times when on site.
Trinity College Cambridge Cardholders
Free entry via Meadow Gate for Trinity College Cambridge cardholders and one personal guest per day during visitor opening hours. Please show your Trinity College card to the Custodian at Meadow Gate during in order to visit. You are not required to book a ticket for yourself or your guest. Guest allowance does not apply to commercial business. The cardholder must remain with their guest at all times when on site.
Prospective students
If you are a prospective student you may want to explore the pages within the undergraduate admissions section of this site.
To see how our undergraduates find life at Christ Church, from accommodation to food, equal opportunities, or financial support, read our student-written alternative prospectus.
You can also find information in the University of Oxford’s general undergraduate admissions prospectus.
At this time, prospective students are kindly asked to contact the Access & Schools Liaison Officer for information regarding visiting Christ Church.
Permanent Residents of Oxford (OX1–OX4)
We are delighted to announce that applications for our Oxford Residents' Card are now being accepted. Find out more.
Parishioner Pass
Members of the Church of England who live in the Diocese of Oxford (Oxfordshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Milton Keynes) are welcome to come to their Cathedral to pray whenever they wish. Parishioners may apply for a free Parishioner Pass that allows them to enter via Tom Gate.
The Parishioner Pass lets you enter the Cathedral to pray and look around the building. If you would like to visit the College or the Great Hall you will need to buy a ticket. Adults need a pass each. Under-18s will be admitted if they are accompanying a pass holder.
To apply for the pass please visit Parishioner Pass.
Of course, everyone is welcome to come to the Cathedral for worship and details of our Cathedral services can be found by clicking here.