Central · Founded 1341
The Queen's College
One of the most architecturally unified classical colleges on the High Street, known for its cupola'd front screen, grand hall and library, and colourful traditions such as the Boar's Head Feast.
The college
A closer
look.
High Street, central Oxford
Founded 1341. Founded in 1341 by Robert de Eglesfield, chaplain to Queen Philippa of Hainault, and named in her honour; queens consort remain its traditional patrons.
Almost wholly rebuilt around 1700 in grand English Baroque and Classical style, with work attributed to the circle of Wren and Hawksmoor; its High Street screen is topped by a cupola sheltering a statue of Queen Caroline.
On the same walk
Closest to
this one.
On a visit
Don’t miss.
- 01Baroque High Street front screen and cupola
- 02Front Quad in the Hawksmoor manner
- 03Grand hall and chapel
- 04Upper Library
- 05Boar's Head and Needle-and-Thread ceremonies
Connected to
Notable
names.
- Edmund Halley
- Jeremy Bentham
- Tim Berners-Lee, inventor of the World Wide Web
- Rowan Atkinson
Before you go
Visiting The Queen's College
Pre-arranged Tours Only. Published visitor access: Pre-arranged tours only; otherwise limited to prospective students, alumni, University members, college connections or Evensong. Admission: Free. Confirm arrangements before travelling.
Opening hours, admission and access change often — check the official site before you travel.
- Founded
- 1341
- Area
- High Street, central Oxford
- Type
- College
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