The Bodley Staircase at Christ Church was built in 1805 and leads up to the college’s Great Hall. Although the ceiling above the stairs looks Tudor, it was added later in 1638 and features elaborate fan‑vaulted plasterwork. The staircase is flanked by stone balustrades and lit by tall Gothic windows, giving visitors a sense of ascending into a grand medieval hall. Today it is one of Christ Church’s most photographed features and an essential stop on Harry Potter tours.