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Sheldonian Theatre

Broad Street, Oxford OX1 3AZ, England
01865/277299
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Ranked #19 of 89 attractions in Oxford
Type: Theaters, Architectural Buildings
Description: Built by Sr. Christopher Wren from 1664-9, the design of this architectural gem was inspired by the Marcellus Theater in Rome.
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 19, 2013 NEW

The best bit of the overpriced ticket was the views at the top of the Universities. It's a bit of climb so if you have 'a dickie ticker' or something's similar it might not be for you. We had very good weather so we were able to see for miles and take some, great pictures of the d 'Dreaming Spies'.

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 4, 2013

The Sheldonian Theatre was designed by Sir Christopher Wren and is definitely worth a visit. We weren't actually going to visit it but came across it by chance and I am glad that we did. The theatre area itself is quite small and is where, even today, Oxford University holds some of it's formal ceremonies. The architecture is wonderful, especially... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 4, 2013

we enjoyed a brilliant concert in this atmospheric theatre - but beware of hard seats, some with no backs

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 1, 2013

Great place to visit while in Oxford .Lots to see around go to top and have panoramic Oxford view. Worth £2.50 entrance fee.

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 30, 2013

I stumbled upon this place by accident. It costs £2.50 to go inside, but it's worth it. Inside there is an amazing painted ceiling and organ. Climb the stairs to the top and there is a great view across the city and an aerial view of the Bridge of Sighs.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 8, 2013

The most beautiful building especially the ceiling! Went for my daughter's graduation. The theatre was very cold and sitting high up was quite uncomfortable but you have to go to experience the sense of history!

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed March 26, 2013

the most uncomfortable seats in Oxford. Your back screams 30 minutes in. Nice chairs for the great and the good - but very hard to book one. Sad - I would go much more often if I didn't know that I was going to regret it 50 minutes into the concert. Great setting to be uncomfortable in though

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed March 17, 2013

Now I am going to make a possible tabbo and say while I enjoyed seeing the grand hall, I can't honestly say I was impressed. While certainly grand, I have seen similar art work and impressive sights in Oxford so I was expecting a bit more, especially when they charge £2.50, which is more then some of the colleges and... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed January 26, 2013

Went to the oxford alumni event seminar and was amazed. The room is just sunning. I sat WY up by the throne used by the university chancellor, but the best view is gained by looking up the ceiling is stunning. A great sight in Oxford.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 25, 2013

tonight I went to a concert at the Sheldonian i was in the upper tier at a very reasonable price but with un-numbered seats the concert was excellent and I felt I could almost touch the performers, they were so close the theatre is a great place to go the ceiling is out of this world and the venue overall... More

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