Christ Church, Oxford is a Norman (Romanesque) and Gothic / Perpendicular landmark in Oxford, Oxfordshire, England, and a filming location for Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (2001), Brideshead Revisited (1981) and The Golden Compass (2007). Built in 1546, it was designed by Sir Christopher Wren (Tom Tower), and is Grade I listed. It is owned by Christ Church, Oxford — formally The Dean and Chapter of the Cathedral Church of Christ in Oxford of the Foundation of King Henry VIII (registered charity no. 1143423), an independent college of the University of Oxford.
Location: Oxford, Oxfordshire, England
Verified facts
- Located in Oxford, Oxfordshire
confidence 75/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-10743, SRC-10744, SRC-12390 - Appeared in Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (movie, 2001)
confidence 75/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-10743, SRC-10744, SRC-11036 - Appeared in Brideshead Revisited (tv, 1981)
confidence 70/100 · 2 independent sources · SRC-10743, SRC-3469 - Appeared in The Golden Compass (movie, 2007)
confidence 70/100 · 2 independent sources · SRC-10743, SRC-10745, SRC-11037, SRC-12392 - Built in 1546
confidence 85/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-10743, SRC-11036, SRC-11776 - Designed by Sir Christopher Wren (Tom Tower)
confidence 85/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-10743, SRC-11036, SRC-11776 - Historic designation: Grade I listed on the Register of Historic Parks and Gardens (gardens, quadrangles and meadow)
confidence 85/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-10743, SRC-11036, SRC-11775 - Architectural style: Norman (Romanesque) and Gothic / Perpendicular
confidence 70/100 · 2 independent sources · SRC-12142, SRC-13071 - Owned by Christ Church, Oxford — formally The Dean and Chapter of the Cathedral Church of Christ in Oxford of the Foundation of King Henry VIII (registered charity no. 1143423), an independent college of the University of Oxford (since 1546)
confidence 85/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-13891, SRC-13892, SRC-10743 - Architectural style: Blend of Tudor/Gothic, Renaissance and neo-Classical (Palladian)
confidence 75/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-12141, SRC-11036, SRC-12391
Evidence & sources
- SRC-10743 — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Christ_Church,_Oxford (Tier 1, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-10744 — https://www.experienceoxfordshire.org/oxford-harry-potter/ (Tier 3, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-10745 — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bodleian_Library (Tier 1, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-11036 — Things to see — Christ Church, University of Oxford (official) (Tier 1, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-11037 — Wikipedia — Locations in His Dark Materials (Tier 1, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-11775 — Parks & Gardens (parksandgardens.org) — Christ Church, Oxford (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-11776 — British History Online — RCHME, An Inventory of the Historical Monuments in the City of Oxford (Chri (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-12141 — https://www.oxbridgecolleges.com/colleges-of-oxford-christ-church (Tier 3, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-12142 — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Christ_Church_Cathedral,_Oxford (Tier 1, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-12390 — Oxford College Archives (University of Oxford) (Tier 1, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-12391 — The Epoch Times (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-12392 — The Cinemaholic (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-13071 — https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1000441 (Tier 1, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-13891 — https://www.chch.ox.ac.uk/about/christ-church (Tier 1, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-13892 — https://findthatcharity.uk/orgid/GB-CHC-1143423.json (Tier 1, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-3469 — The Worldwide Guide to Movie Locations — Brideshead Revisited (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
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Frequently asked questions
Where was Brideshead Revisited filmed?
Christ Church, Oxford, in Oxford, Oxfordshire, is a real-world filming location used for Brideshead Revisited. This property has also appeared on screen in Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone, The Golden Compass.
Where was Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone filmed?
Christ Church, Oxford, in Oxford, Oxfordshire, is a real-world filming location used for Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone. This property has also appeared on screen in Brideshead Revisited, The Golden Compass.
Where was The Golden Compass filmed?
Christ Church, Oxford, in Oxford, Oxfordshire, is a real-world filming location used for The Golden Compass. This property has also appeared on screen in Brideshead Revisited, Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone.
Who designed Christ Church, Oxford?
Christ Church, Oxford was designed by Sir Christopher Wren (Tom Tower).
Where is Christ Church, Oxford located?
Christ Church, Oxford is located in Oxford, Oxfordshire.