The University of Oxford’s Jesus College was founded by Queen Elizabeth I in 1571. Traditionally Jesus College was the favoured college for students from Wales.
Former students include former prime minister Harold Wilson, former Jamaican chief minister Norman Washington Manley and TE Lawrence (Lawrence of Arabia).
![The Dutch gables around the top of the buildings in the second quadrangle at Jesus College at the University of Oxford (Photo: Krzysztof Iłowiecki [CC BY-SA 2.0])](https://englandrover.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/jesus-college-oxford.jpg)
What to see at Jesus College
Jesus College has three quadrangles. The oldest (the first quadrangle) date from the 16th and 17th centuries, the second quadrangle dates from the 17th and 18th centuries and the third quad was completed at the turn of the early 20th century.
Visitors to Jesus College have access to the Front and Second quads and are also able to visit the college chapel and hall.
Visiting Jesus College
Jesus College is located on Turl Street in the centre of Oxford, close to the Sheldonian Theatre and the Radcliffe Camera.
The college is open to the public between 2pm and 4.30pm every day. There is a £3 admission charge (£2 for seniors and children aged 16 and under).
Like other colleges at Oxford, Jesus College is occasionally closed to the public for university events.
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