Examination Schools, Oxford

Name: Examination Schools
Address: Examination Schools High Street, Oxford, OX1 4BG, United Kingdom
Telephone: +44 1865 276903

#231 among attractions in Oxford

Universities and schools, Tudor Revival architecture

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The Examination Schools of the University of Oxford are located at 75–81 High Street, Oxford, England. The building was designed by Sir Thomas Jackson, who also designed the cricket pavilion in the University Parks. The designs for the building were prepared in 1876 and it was completed in 1882, in Clipsham stone. The Examination Schools building is Grade II listed. ()

Completed: 1882 (142 years ago)Coordinates: 51°45'8"N, 1°15'0"W

Address

Examination Schools High StreetHolywellOxford OX1 4BG United Kingdom

Contact

+44 1865 276903

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Day trips

Examination Schools – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: High Street, University Church of St Mary the Virgin, University of Oxford Botanic Garden, St Peter-in-the-East.

~470 ftW
Street, Shopping, Shopping district
High Street, Oxford
3 min walk • High Street, commonly referred to as the "High," is a bustling artery of commerce and history in the heart of Oxford, United Kingdom. This iconic street is renowned for its vibrant shopping district, offering a harmonious blend of traditional boutiques, modern...
~890 ftW
Church
University Church of St Mary the Virgin, Oxford
5 min walk • The University Church of St Mary the Virgin stands as a historic and spiritual beacon in the heart of Oxford, United Kingdom. This venerable church is not only a place of worship but also an integral part of the University of Oxford's history, serving as the...
~720 ftSE
Gardens and glasshouses with 5000 species
University of Oxford Botanic Garden, Oxford
4 min walk • Nestled in the heart of the historic city of Oxford, the University of Oxford Botanic Garden is a verdant oasis that offers a peaceful retreat from the bustling city life. Established in 1621, it holds the distinction of being the oldest botanic garden in the United...
~550 ftN
Church
St Peter-in-the-East, Oxford
3 min walk • Nestled within the heart of Oxford, St Peter-in-the-East stands as a remarkable testament to the city's rich ecclesiastical heritage. This historic church, dating back to the 12th century, is a fine example of Norman architecture with its intricate stone carvings...
~690 ftSW
Church
Grove Walk, Oxford
4 min walk • Grove Walk is a short historic leafy walkway running north–south in central Oxford, England, situated on land between Merton College to the east and Corpus Christi College to the west. It provides one of the entrances to Christ Church Meadow from the north.
~560 ftSW
Hiking, Hiking trail, Reportedly haunted
Dead Man's Walk, Oxford
3 min walk • Dead Man's Walk is a footpath running east–west in central Oxford, England, situated immediately to the south of Merton College and just outside the old city wall, with Corpus Christi College at the western end. To the north, Grove Walk connects with Merton Street through a gateway.
~290 ftNW
Bridge
Logic Lane covered bridge, Oxford
2 min walk • The Logic Lane covered bridge is a small covered bridge at the High Street end of Logic Lane, within University College, Oxford, England. The bridge was designed by the Oxford architect Harry Wilkinson Moore and was completed in 1904. It links the older Radcliffe Quad buildings with the newer Durham Buildings, built in 1903.
~580 ftW
Monuments and statues
Shelley Memorial, Oxford
3 min walk • The Shelley Memorial is a memorial to the English poet Percy Bysshe Shelley at University College, Oxford, England, the college that he briefly attended and from which he was expelled for writing the 1811 pamphlet "The Necessity of Atheism".
~930 ftW
Shopping, Art shops, Bookshop
Sanders of Oxford, Oxford
5 min walk • Sanders of Oxford is an antique print shop situated on the High Street of the city of Oxford, England. Although stores trading in prints were once common in the country, there are now only a handful left, Sanders being one of the largest and longest running outside London.
~280 ftNE
Park
Radcliffe Quadrangle, Oxford
2 min walk • The Radcliffe Quadrangle is the second quadrangle of University College, Oxford, England. The buildings have been Grade I listed since 1954.
~910 ftN
Street
Longwall Street, Oxford
5 min walk • Longwall Street is a street in central Oxford, England. It runs for about 300 metres along the western flank of Magdalen College. A high, imposing 15th century stone wall separates the college from the street along its entire length. Behind part of the wall is the college's deer park.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Examination Schools?

Nearby attractions include Logic Lane, Oxford (2 min walk), Radcliffe Quadrangle, Oxford (2 min walk), Logic Lane covered bridge, Oxford (2 min walk), St Edmund Hall, Oxford (2 min walk).

How to get to Examination Schools by public transport?

The nearest stations to Examination Schools:

Bus

Queens Lane • Lines: 10, 15, 280, 3A, 5A, Lgw, Lhr, Tube, U1, X3, X90 (2 min walk)
Turl Street • Lines: 280, 3A, U1 (6 min walk)

Train

Oxford (22 min walk)