Question 1

What is Oxford Reformation Tours?

Accepted Answer

A self-guided walking tour app covering 27 sites in Oxford connected with the English Reformation and evangelical history, including the Oxford Martyrs, John Wycliffe, William Tyndale, John and Charles Wesley, George Whitefield, John Owen and C.S. Lewis.

Question 2

Where were the Oxford Martyrs burned?

Accepted Answer

Hugh Latimer and Nicholas Ridley (16 October 1555) and Thomas Cranmer (21 March 1556) were burned in what is now Broad Street, outside Balliol College. A cross of cobbles in the road marks the spot; the Martyrs' Memorial in St Giles' was built nearby in 1841–43.

Question 3

Is there a free tour?

Accepted Answer

Yes. The Oxford Martyrs Trail, which follows Cranmer, Ridley and Latimer from their prison at Bocardo to the place of execution and the Martyrs' Memorial, is free. A one-time payment unlocks the other tours and sites.

Question 4

How long do the walking tours take?

Accepted Answer

Most themed tours take 55 to 90 minutes on foot. The Complete Reformation Walk covers every site and is best spread across a full day.

Question 5

Do I need to book a guide?

Accepted Answer

No. The tours are self-guided: open the app on your phone, follow the route in Google Maps, and read the history at each stop at your own pace.

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