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Perfect location for travellers using the bus station. Friendly staff.
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- Lucy
Great location right by the station
- Ruth
Very easy to find and quick service on arrival. Bag were behind the counter in the ‘kitchen’ which was a bit odd, but there were a lot of bags, so maybe this was overflow. That aside, I would use again as it was efficient and easy.
- Jeana
Very convenient location and very friendly staff.
- Janet
This service worked perfectly for me. The restaurant where I left my luggage during the day was perfectly located next to the Oxford Station. The staff were pleasant and helpful. The whole thing went smoothly. Highly recommend if you want to store your luggage during the day.
- Michelle
The restaurant was conveniently located adjacent to the train station, and the employees were quick and polite. I would give 5 stars except the location where the bags were kept were in view, just behind the counter. I would have felt a bit safer if they were kept in the back of the restaurant, possibly in a closet or office, and maybe with a tag system so bags could not easily be mixed. I was first handed a North Face backpack that was not mine!
- Cheryll
The staff were very helpful at drop-off and pick-up and the location was very convenient.
- Miguel Lucian
It was an Indian restaurant in Oxford and everything was fine.
- Phelim
Easy, friendly, and super convenient. I was able to register and pay quickly.
- Ian
Saved us a ton of hassle on our recent trip to Oxford. 6 quid for the service versus the same amount trekking back and forwards with our suitcase. Staff at the organic cafe were very friendly and efficient. Stasher's service already recommended to family and friends - their comments: "Why didn't we know about this before?"
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FAQs
Where can I leave my suitcase near Oxford Castle & Prison?
Oxford Castle & Prison provides on-site lockers within the Gift Shop for visitor luggage.
How much do the lockers cost at Oxford Castle & Prison?
The lockers at Oxford Castle & Prison cost £1 per bag, and this charge is non-refundable.
Are there any Stasher drop-off points within walking distance of Oxford Castle & Prison?
The nearest Stasher point is about a 1-minute walk away.
How early can I drop off a bag near Oxford Castle & Prison?
Most Stasher drop-offs around Oxford Castle & Prison are booked for between 10:00 and 13:00. A nearby Stasher restaurant location is open from 08:00 to 16:00 every day, about 1 minute's walk from the castle.
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Last updated: 05 nov, 2026
Luggage storage at Oxford Castle & Prison
Oxford Castle & Prison sits in the Castle Quarter, a heritage attraction where tours trace its history as both a medieval castle and a former prison. Suitcases and large rucksacks aren't allowed on those tours, so plan around that before you arrive. The castle does have its own lockers inside the Gift Shop, charging a non-refundable £1 per bag.
The attraction itself is open daily from 10am to 5:30pm. Admission is by timed guided tour only, with the first departing between 10am and 10:30am and the last between 4:30pm and 5pm depending on the day.
Tours run about 50 minutes, though you'll want 1 to 2 hours overall, especially if you climb the 101 steps of St George's Tower for the panoramic views. You'll pay £1 per bag to use the lockers at Oxford Castle & Prison. With Stasher, you can store bags from £1.49 a day at 10+ locations near Oxford Castle & Prison.
Some top Stasher locations near Oxford Castle & Prison include:
- Restaurant, 1 min walk · open 08:00–16:00 every day · rated 5/5 (1,000+ reviews)
- Local shop, 2 min walk · open 09:30–22:00 most days · rated 5/5 (500+ reviews)
Local hosts include restaurants and local shops. Of the nearby points, 4 stay open late. Every booking comes with the Stasher Guarantee, which protects your bags up to £10,000. Stasher storage near Oxford Castle & Prison can be booked through the website or app.
| Other Platforms | Station/Airport Facilities | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £1.49 | Varies, usually slightly more | Varies, up to 2x more |
| Refund policy |  |  credit only or no refund | |
| Guarantee | £10,000 | Similar (terms vary) | |
| Trustpilot Score | 4.8 / 5 | Between 2.5 and 4.4 / 5 | 2.7/5 |
| Number of locations | 10114 | Varies | Only at stations/airports |
Getting to the castle with luggage
The castle is a five-minute walk from both Oxford's train and coach stations, so if you're arriving by rail or bus it's genuinely close. Oxford Train Station itself has no official left luggage or locker facilities. Stasher bookings around the castle are busiest at weekends and during July and August, so booking ahead in those periods is wise. Most Stasher drop-offs here happen between 10:00 and 13:00, so give yourself a little extra time if you arrive then. Oxford Train Station is primarily served by Great Western Railway, Chiltern Railways, and CrossCountry.
Nearby sights and their bag rules
If you're heading from the castle to Christ Church College, know that it has no left luggage facilities and nothing larger than 40cm x 30cm x 20cm is allowed on site. With no left luggage on site and a fairly small size limit, sorting out your bag before you go matters.
Carfax Tower has no lift, and reaching its viewing platform means 99 narrow, winding steps — not somewhere to haul even a small bag. The Oxford Playhouse, a 10-minute walk from the station, does have a cloakroom on its basement level, which is handy for lighter items on a theatre night.
Bag policies at venues near Oxford Castle & Prison
| Venue | Can I take a bag in? | Cloakroom or bag drop? |
|---|---|---|
| Oxford Castle Prison | Small bags onlySuitcases and large rucksacks cannot be taken on the tour. | Lockers, £1Lockers in the gift shop cost £1, which is non-refundable. |
| New Theatre Oxford | Small bags onlyATG asks visitors not to bring suitcases, rucksacks or large bags. No size limit is published. Bags are checked on entry, so allow extra time. | NoneThere is no cloakroom. There is a place to store pushchairs. |
Stasher has nearby locations where you can leave suitcases and larger bags before you go in.
Venue policy information is taken from each venue's official website (checked October 2026). We recommend checking again before your visit.
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