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Sights * Ashmolean Museum * Christ Church * Museum of Oxford * The Oxford Story * Oxford University Museum of Natural History * Pitt Rivers Museum * University Church of St. Mary the Virgin * University of Oxford Botanic Garden	Christ Church Oxford's largest college, Christ Church, is the most visited of all the university's colleges. Entry is gained through a turnstile by the War Memorial Gardens in the street known as St. Aldates, where college “bulldogs,” immaculately dressed custodians in bowler hats, cheerfully order you around. The present cathedral dates from the 12th century. Among its many fine features are exquisite stained-glass windows. Tom Quad is Christ Church's glorious central quadrangle; Mercury Pond, with Mercury Fountain at its center, adds an elegant accent. The figure of Mercury sports tiny patches of well-watered moss and often sprouts neckties and other “dress” donated by students. The entrance to Tom Quad and to Christ Church is the mighty gate tower, Tom Tower, that holds a massive seven-ton bell, Great Tom. Visit Christ Church's vaulted Great Hall, the Picture Gallery of Old Masters paintings and drawings, and Canterbury and Peckwater quadrangles. Address: St. Aldates Phone: College and cathedral: 01865 276942; Picture Gallery: 01865 276172 Hours: College and cathedral: Mon.-Sat. 9-5, Sun. 1-5. Picture Gallery: Mon.-Sat. 10:30-5, Sun. 2-5, Apr.-Sep.; Mon.-Sat. 10:30-1 and 2-4:30, Sun. 2-4:30, rest of year Bus: City center buses Admission: College and cathedral £2-£6; Picture Gallery less than £2 Info: May close on short notice. Check with tourist office	COUNTRY Britain REGION CITIES London Edinburgh Oxford   Things To Know   Sights   Essential Info   Features York MAPS World Europe TRAVEL BOOK Book Info Order Online