This tower is all that remains of the 13th century St Martin’s Church, which was the official city church of Oxford from 1122. In 1896, the main part of the church was demolished to make more room for …
This tower is all that remains of the 13th century St Martin’s Church, which was the official city church of Oxford from 1122. In 1896, the main part of the church was demolished to make more room for traffic in the area. The tower is 74 feet tall and no building in central Oxford may constructed higher than it. Climb the 99 steps to the top for the best view of the Oxford skyline and surrounding countryside.
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Aug 13, 2024
Carfax Tower is a must-do when you're at Oxford. There is only the University Church of St Mary the Virgin that also provides views as spectacular as the views from Carfax Tower. However, I found Car… Full review by Nick1Travels
Aug 2, 2024
It looked very impressive on approach, as the only extant part of St Martin’s Church that was the city church from 1122. Enjoyed the ascent of 99 steps and even more so the fine panoramas across the… Full review by permia
Aug 15, 2023
Amazing views once you reach the top - very narrow spiral staircase with wooden steps too. Says there are passing places but you need to be lean to allow this. Once caught breath back at top really e… Full review by Teresa H
Hi, Brian. What would you like to know about this attraction? Can you turn up and pay on door/in shop without a booking, if not where can tickets be obtained? Is there much of a wait to enter on a Sunday?
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Hi Brian, you can just turn up and and get a ticket right there. Entrance is left to the red telephone booth, under the watch. I went there around 5pm on a Sunday and was the only …
Hi Brian, you can just turn up and and get a ticket right there. Entrance is left to the red telephone booth, under the watch. I went there around 5pm on a Sunday and was the only one there. But they said they'd be closing soon so maybe check opening times before you go. Enjoy!
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