• Radcliffe Observatory Quarter - Participants meet at the Old hospital site to discuss how histories of certain communities are often difficult to access in the built environment
• Somerville College - Outside one of Oxford’s most famous women’s colleges, participants will learn about the difficulties experienced by women when they first attended the university.
• St Paul’s Nursery - Outside the first nursery for academics, we will discuss access to childcare and academic barriers.
• War Memorial Garden - The story of Laurence Michael Dillon highlights the history of trans people
• Lamb and Flag Passage - Travelling into the older areas of the city, the tour will highlight the history of masculinity in both the town and university
• Wadham College - Wadham College serves as the site of a number of representations of women from the early Modern period, both from wealthy and humble backgrounds.
• Clarendon Building - At the historic office of the vice-chancellor, learn about the policing of women in the city.

• Uncomfortable Oxford™ Trained Guide

Explore the rich heritage in the city known for its dreaming spires.

Delve into the narratives of those often excluded from Oxford’s traditional stories: women, people of color, and LGBTQIA+ individuals.

This guided tour of Oxford will take you back in time to showcase the various ways women have historically navigated urban spaces and family life, reveal how masculinities have influenced and been influenced by the university, and explore queer experiences in the city. Together, participants will examine the urban landscape, discuss gendered geographies, and challenge societal norms.

All tours are conducted by university researchers who have completed our official Uncomfortable Oxford training program. Our guides blend expert knowledge with engaging performance, ensuring each tour is both enjoyable and educational.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.