Central · Founded 1458
Magdalen College
Widely considered one of Oxford's most beautiful colleges, combining the iconic bell tower, medieval cloisters, a resident deer herd and Addison's Walk beside the Cherwell. The May Morning tradition of choristers singing from the tower is famous.
The college
A closer
look.
Central — High Street
Founded 1458. Founded in 1458 by William Waynflete, Bishop of Winchester and Lord Chancellor of England.
A masterpiece of Perpendicular Gothic, dominated by the great Magdalen Tower (completed 1509) and enclosing beautiful 15th-century cloisters. Its grounds include a deer park, riverside walks and extensive gardens.
On the same walk
Closest to
this one.
On a visit
Don’t miss.
- 01Magdalen Tower
- 02Cloisters
- 03Deer park
- 04Addison's Walk
- 05Chapel and renowned choir
- 06Hall
- 07Extensive gardens along the River Cherwell
Connected to
Notable
names.
- C.S. Lewis (fellow)
- Oscar Wilde
- Seamus Heaney
- Cardinal Wolsey
- Edward VIII / Prince of Wales
- May Morning celebrations
Before you go
Visiting Magdalen College
Open to Public (Ticketed). Published visitor access: Daily 10:00 to dusk or 17:00, whichever is earlier; July–September until 18:30; published special closures apply. Admission: Adults £10; over-65s, children and students £9; family ticket £28. 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
- 1458
- Area
- Central — High Street
- Type
- College
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