Bodleian Library

The area is quite big. Too bad we didn’t get the ticket to enter the library since it’s already sold out. But you can still enjoy the nearby area.

Historic, famous, 400 yr old library. Beautiful and definitely worth seeing when in Oxford. Unfortunately we couldn't go inside this time (wasn't open to the public when i went), but do go inside if you get the chance. Simply amazing structure and contents! Has been in many movies, i believe.

Really lovely tour guide but another member of staff was overofficious, telling me us 'keep up with the tour' in a rather unfriendly manner when I tried to take a photo, and for some reason tried to lock the upper library door behind us before being told not to by the guide. Might have been having a not so good day. I'll probably edit this out soon, so no need to comment.

Loved it. Couldn't go inside yet. Either book a guided tour to go in or become a reader. But the view from outside itself was mesmerizing. Really really good to every book lover and old Archie fan. Mainly during sunset it was most beautiful

I am delighted to have booked the 60-minute guided tour to visit the Bodleian Library. Thanks to our enthusiastic and brilliant guide, Jessica, who provided us with a thorough and articulate explanation. I will certainly plan to visit again, and would love to take the 90-minute guided tour for a more comprehensive experience if it is available. Highly recommend joining the guided tour and reserving a spot in advance through the official website.

One of the most beautiful library buildings in the world. Such rich history in this iconic centerpiece of Oxford.

Wonderful place full of amazing history. The website stated that all tours were sold out, but you can buy them on the day. The advice we received was that tickets are sold out by 1130hrs, so do it early. The guide was very knowledgeable and easy to follow. We had 14 in our group. They give you a headset to amplify his voice, so it is easy to hear him, even though the guide was quiet in the library. Photos are allowed. There are three lengths of tours, we went for the hour, and it didn't disappoint.

I really like the tour, my tour guide Elizabeth was very good and she explains clearly on all the history of the library and she’s patient in answering all the questions that we’ve had. What I don’t like is that we were told that we could enter the room again after the tour to take pictures but at the end the room is close and the receptionist tell us that we can only enter the room with a guide! But the guide clearly told us at the start that we can enter again after the tour! I believe there is obviously miscommunication between the library staffs! I hope that this can be sorted or else it’s very confusing for us tourists and we paid for our tickets, so we deserve to take photos and what’s more is that we were told that we can take photos after the tour! This is very upsetting!

Do get a guided tour! Make sure to book at least one week in advance as well because the tickets run out. Seeing the oldest section of the library was amazing. The host was very knowledgeable, experienced, fun and entertaining.

Lovely place of course, and important. Named for its founder this is one of the oldest libraries in Europe founded in 1602. It is today one of the largest, or in fact 2nd largest library in Britain. The location deep in historic Oxford is easy to access and the architecture is both beautiful and iconic. There is generally a place around the circular building to photograph the site without having to perk through crowds. It is a working library, one of many in Oxford, and this is worth remembering if you want to go inside. There are library tours available but I do not use them. A superb, important and iconic building that is worth visiting, if nothing else, just for the sense of history. When running fully, this site is well served by buses or it is very easy to walk or cycle to.