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.
The college
A closer
look.
Central — Turl Street
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.
On the same walk
Closest to
this one.
On a visit
Don’t miss.
- 01Medieval Front Quad
- 0217th-century chapel with cedar panelling
- 03Library in the former All Saints Church
- 04Hall
- 05Deep Hall bar
- 06Connections to John Wesley's rooms
Connected to
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
Before you go
Visiting Lincoln College
Open to Public (Limited Hours). Published visitor access: Monday–Sunday 14:00–17:00. Admission: Free. College events, services and exams can still close areas at short notice.
Opening hours, admission and access change often — check the official site before you travel.
- Founded
- 1427
- Area
- Central — Turl Street
- Type
- College
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