Central · Founded 1427
Lincoln College
A small, atmospheric college on the historic Turl Street that retains a genuine medieval feel, with strong literary and religious history and one of Oxford's most unusual church-turned-library spaces.
Official site ↗Founded 1427. Founded in 1427 by Richard Fleming, Bishop of Lincoln, originally to train clergy to combat Wycliffite teaching.
One of the best-preserved late-medieval colleges, with an intimate 15th-century Front Quad and a 17th-century chapel featuring rare original cedar panelling and stained glass. Its library occupies the converted Georgian former All Saints Church.
Don’t miss
- medieval Front Quad
- 17th-century chapel with cedar panelling
- library in the former All Saints Church
- hall
- Deep Hall bar
- connections to John Wesley's rooms
Notable names
John Wesley (fellow, founder of Methodism) · Dr Seuss (Theodor Geisel, studied here) · featured in Inspector Morse and Oxford literary lore · John le Carré
Visiting
Opens to visitors at published times, with access to quads, chapel and church-library subject to term, services and events; confirm current details before visiting.
Opening hours, admission and current access change often — check the official site before you go.