Bodleian Library, A timeless sanctuary of knowledge

Broad Street, OX1 3BG

Allegedly the second largest library in the UK

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Introduction

Bodleian Library was founded in 1602 and is one of the oldest libraries in Europe, as well as the second largest library in the UK after the British Library. It consists of three main libraries at Oxford University: the Old Bodleian Library, the Radcliffe Camera, and the New Bodleian Library. The Old Bodleian Library, which was built in 1602, is one of the oldest libraries in Europe. According to the wife of Qian Zhongshu, Yang Jiang, he once called it "the lazy tower", while Oxford locals often refer to it as "Bodley" or "Bodleian Library." Today, visitors can explore the library located in the Divinity School, which was the setting for the grand medieval library in the Harry Potter movies.

Address

Broad Street, OX1 3BG

Opening hours

Monday-Friday: 9:00-17:00
Saturday: 9:00-16:30
Sunday: 11:00-17:00. Closed on Christmas, New Year's Day, and Easter. Occasionally closed for ceremonies.

Phone +44-1865-277162

Website http://www.bodleian.ox.ac.uk