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Carfax Tower
Carfax Tower, Queen Street, Oxford, Oxfordshire OX1 1ET
Sunday 15 Sep 2024
Sun 15 Sep:1000-1700 (last entry 1645); Free Entry.
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Carfax Tower
Heritage Open Day: Stunning views from the famous central Oxford tower. The Carfax tower is all that remains of the 12th century St Martin’s Church, 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 be constructed higher than it. As such, it’s possible to climb the 99 steps to the top of the tower for an amazing view over the Oxford skyline.
The tower is 74 feet tall and no building in central Oxford may be constructed higher than it. As such, it’s possible to climb the 99 steps to the top of the tower for an amazing view over the Oxford skyline.