Climbing St. Mary's Tower

On Friday, we had a rare sunny day in Oxford with blue skies even though it was very cold.

I walked around Oxford and went into St Mary's Church which was built over 1000 years ago. It's a beautiful church with grand arches and lovely stained glass windows. Entrance is free so you are welcome to wander around the church. A great, warm place (especially on a cold day) to just sit in a quiet church.

The church is opposite the Radcliffe Camera and the public climb up St.Mary's Tower to get the best views of Oxford. It costs 4 pounds to go up the tower. I decided to climb the 124 stairs up to the top, passing a stunning window on the way up, you could see the Radcliffe Camera through it.

 

When you reach the top, there are beautiful views of the Radcliffe Camera and beyond. The narrow, steep staircase led up to a narrow ledge around the tower - where only two people can pass each other (so make sure you don't have big, bulky bags with you!).

Well worth the climb up to the top of St Mary's Tower!