See historical printing in action at the Bodleian’s working letterpress studio.

The printing workshop in the Old Bodleian Library preserves historical printing methods. Try out a hand-operated press and learn about printing from the time of Gutenberg. 

Drop-in, first come first served.

• Disabled access: Ground-level entrance with wheelchair access directly from the Old Schools Quadrangle, Old Bodleian Library. All ages and abilities are welcome to visit and participate.
• Children's activities: Print a keepsake on the hand-operated printing press.