Opening Hours
Term time
Monday to Friday 09:30 – 20:00
Saturday 11:00 – 17:00
Vacation
Monday to Friday 09:30 – 17:00
Non-Members Visiting the Old Library
We welcome non-member visitors to the Old Library. For small groups of up to 5 there is no need to book ahead.
For all non-member visitors there is a charge of £5 per person to see the Old Library and £8 for the Debate Chamber in addition (subject to availability).
Please be aware that in busy examination periods such as Trinity Term the Library may be temporarily closed to non-members. Call us on 01865 951073 or email library@oxford-union.org to avoid disappointment!
For questions pertaining to the Union’s records and archives, please contact: library@oxford-union.org
Guests of Members
Members may bring up to three guests to view the Old Library and/or Debate Chamber free of charge, subject to availability. Please announce yourselves at the Library Reception desk.
Group Bookings
We are happy to accommodate larger and tour groups. Please email library@oxford-union.org in advance with proposed visitor numbers, date and time. Our small Library Team cannot accomodate drop-in tour groups.
Standard rates apply for all group bookings apart from school groups, which may visit free of charge.
Contact us
01865 951073
The Oxford Union Library,
St Michael’s Street
Oxford, OX1 2DU