Palaces · South East England
The Old Palace, Bishop Kings Palace
In or near Oxford.
The Old Palace, Bishop Kings Palace — a Grade I-listed palace in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 2 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Oxford · 1.0 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
Getting there & planning your visit
The Old Palace, Bishop Kings Palace is located in Oxford, Oxfordshire, with the postcode OX1 1QN. The nearest railway station is Oxford, which is 1 km away. Entry is limited in terms of wheelchair accessibility.
About
The Old Palace, Bishop Kings Palace is a Grade I-listed building in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom. Grade I status is conferred by Historic England (or Cadw, Historic Environment Scotland or NIEA equivalents) on buildings of exceptional national interest. See the linked Wikipedia article for full historical and architectural details.
Photo gallery
Official information
The Old Palace, Bishop Kings Palace is a historic site that features various exhibitions and events. Visitors can explore art displays and participate in public talks related to the exhibitions. The venue offers a unique insight into the cultural and artistic heritage of the area.
From the Wikipedia article
Oxford University Catholic Chaplaincy is based in the Old Palace, also known as Bishop King's Palace. The chaplaincy started in 1896 and moved into its current premises in 1920. The building was originally constructed in 1485 with another part added to it from 1622. It is situated on the corner of Rose Place and St Aldate's, next to Christ Church Cathedral School and Campion Hall. It is a Grade I listed building.
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
Background
History
]] It is named after Robert King, the first Bishop of Oxford. However, there are no record of it being a bishop's palace, nor a residence of Robert King. Originally, it was two houses. The first one, to the west, was built in 1485. In 1621, this house was bought by Thomas Smith. From 1622 to 1628, he then built another larger house for £1,200 to the east next to the house. At the time it was one of the largest houses in Oxford. He was a brewer and built the brewery that Brewer Street is named after. In 1637, he moved to Brewer Street and sold the larger house to Unton Croke. In 1638, he became Mayor of Oxford. At some point later, the two houses were joined. It is the centre for the Roman…
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 51.7491, -1.2569
- County
- Oxfordshire
- District
- Oxford
- Parish
- Oxford, unparished area
- Postcode
- OX1 1QN
- Parliamentary constituency
- Oxford West and Abingdon
- Nearest railway station
- Oxford — 1 km
- Opening
- Wednesday to Friday 3pm–6pm; weekends 11am–4pm; closed 24–26 Dec
- Official site
- www.pembrokejcrart.org
Sources
- wikidata: Q17528764 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Oxford University Catholic Chaplaincy (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is The Old Palace, Bishop Kings Palace?
- The Old Palace, Bishop Kings Palace is in Oxfordshire, the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode OX1 1QN), in the parish of Oxford, unparished area.
- What is The Old Palace, Bishop Kings Palace?
- The Old Palace, Bishop Kings Palace — a Grade I-listed palace in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to The Old Palace, Bishop Kings Palace?
- The nearest railway station is Oxford, about 1.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode OX1 1QN.
- Is The Old Palace, Bishop Kings Palace a listed building?
- The Old Palace, Bishop Kings Palace is officially recognised as Grade I listed.
- Does The Old Palace, Bishop Kings Palace charge admission?
- The Old Palace, Bishop Kings Palace typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to The Old Palace, Bishop Kings Palace?
- The nearest railway station is Oxford, about 1.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode OX1 1QN.