Bodleian Library

Historic libraries & universities

Bodleian Library

Oxford, United Kingdom

Founded in 1602, the Bodleian Library is a cornerstone of scholarly tradition in Oxford, housing a rare collection of manuscripts. The Divinity School's ceiling, adorned with Tudor roses, captures the essence of Gothic architectural mastery.

Good to know

Tickets
Book ahead
Best months
Jun–Aug

Unlock insider tips & fun facts

Sign up free to see the tips and facts we have collected for this place

Join free →
Bodleian Library photo 2
Bodleian Library photo 3
VoyaBear

Free AI travel planner

Add Bodleian Library to your itinerary

VoyaBear builds a full personalised trip plan for Oxford around your travel personality. Free, instant, and made for you.

Generate my itinerary — free