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Sheldonian Theatre

Broad Street, Oxford OX1 3AZ, England
01865/277299
Ranked #12 of 87 attractions in Oxford
4.5 of 5 stars 33 Reviews
Type: Theatres, 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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Lage Zwaluwe, The Netherlands
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 May 2012 NEW

A "must see" on any visit to Oxford. The theatre itself is magnificent but the cupola (grand view of the rooftops of Oxford) and the architectural information (how Wren came up with how to have such a large expanse of ceiling without supporting beams) all make the entry fee well worth it! More

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21 reviews 21 reviews
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 April 2012

The theatre itself is lovely but the views from the top are worth the climb. Sadly though if it is raining you may not get a good photo as it is through windows so the rain droplet on the glass spoil the shot. More

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See 4 more reviews by Cebbd for Oxford
Pontefract, United Kingdom
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13 reviews 13 reviews
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6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 April 2012

My wife and I recently visited the Sheldonian Theatre as our son will graduate here in a few years time and we wanted to see what it was like. We were surprised by the size of the area inside as it didn't seem to be that large but I think it was a little deceptive. A lady working on the... More

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Oxford, United Kingdom
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14 reviews 14 reviews
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 April 2012

Interesting venue - most of the seats are hard, you may want to sit on your coat. Don't sit at the top if you get vertigo! More

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Salem, Oregon
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10 reviews 10 reviews
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 April 2012

A must visit. The view from the cupola is fantastic. A great way to see Oxford. More

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Deepest Oxfordshire
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12 reviews 12 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 April 2012

Very much depends where you sit - take your own cushions and beware of others trampling on your feet in the narrow spaces between rows More

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Dublin, Ireland
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3 reviews 3 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 April 2012

Great venue for an exceptional event. Very classy surroundings for a very classy lady. Something wonderful to see in every corner of this superb building...inside as well as outside. More

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Moreton-in-Marsh, United Kingdom
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46 reviews 46 reviews
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6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 April 2012

Have been here on a number of occasions and the theatre itself is worthy of the visit alone, regardless of the subject you have bought tickets to see. A very intimate feeling theatre. Lovely! More

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Stanford, California
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60 reviews 60 reviews
Reviews in 19 cities Reviews in 19 cities
20 helpful votes 20 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 March 2012

Check the Oxford events website to see if anything is going on at the Sheldonian during your visit. If youre lucky enough to find an event, like a concert, you will LOVE this experience!! If you come another time, ask if you can go up to the cupola which has a magnificent view of the city. More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 February 2012

A nice day for the all family would recomend to anyone that just want to have a day out with kids aswell More

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