Explore your city for free!

A chance to discover and enjoy some of our city’s most interesting buildings and spaces, little known corners and unusual places. Over 110 venues took part this year, many for the first time, and we hope there was something to interest and inspire everyone.
We had an absolutely amazing day out. Mum and Dad have lived in Oxford all their lives but were spellbound by all the things we could do.
What an excellent idea!
May I congratulate you on an absolutely splendid Sunday in Oxford?
It’s nice to be able to see behind the walls for a change.
I had the most AMAZING day with the kids in Oxford.
I feel privileged to be a resident in Oxford.
It was a marvellous thing to do.
Everything seemed well organised, and we felt welcome visitors.
Everybody's talking about it.
It was well advertised and well run. I am sure it helps residents to be proud of their city.
I am proud to be an Oxonian.
So many interesting places to go I just wish there were more time to fit it all in.
We were impressed with the variety of venues and events, with something to suit all folk - a resounding success.
We would really like to know what you thought about Oxford Open Doors to make it even better for next year. If you'd like to give us any feedback, please use the form on the Contact us page.
We will be putting some of the fantastic images of Oxford Open Doors 2009 on line soon, and will be keeping this site updated as we work towards Oxford Open Doors 2010.
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