Oxford, Oxfordshire. Open at all times. Free entry
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Accessibility:
There are a number of car parks in Oxford including Broad Street (SP514064 - on-street parking); Gloucester Green car park (SP510064 - not accessible for wheelchairs); Oxpens car park (SP507057 - 8 disability spaces); St Giles East and West (SP512067 - on-street parking); Westgate car park (SP510059 - shopmobility is run from this car park); Worcester Street car park (SP508063). Most of these are pay and display car parks. Detailed information on all of these car parks and their current Blue Badge concessions can be found here: https://www.oxford.gov.uk/directory/8/car_parks_in_oxford/category/53/categoryInfo/10
The following public toilets have disability facilities: Market Street Public Toilets (SP513063); Gloucester Green Public Toilets (SP510063); Oxpens Public Toilets (SP507058). There are also other public toilets in the town centre.
Although Oxford centre is largely made up of particularly old buildings on narrow, medieval street layout there has been consideration to ensure that the town is accessible. Where roads are cobbled the pavements are flat and well paved and buildings have been often converted for modern use with accessibility in mind.
Oxford city has a Shopmobility service which is accessed from within the car park for the Westgate shopping centre (OX1 1TR). The car park itself has 50 disability parking spaces, which are located close to the lobby area. Scooters and wheelchairs can be hired free of charge from the Shopmobility office, which can be booked over the telephone on 01865 263600 (Mon-Fri: 8am-5pm). Further information can be requested via email: westgate.oxford@landsec.com.
Brief Description:
Oxford, the county town of Oxfordshire, is most well known for being the home of Oxford University - the oldest university in Britain and one of the most respected in the world. The city is home to well preserved examples of buildings from every English architectural period since the late Saxon period. Despite its extensive and colourful history, Oxford is a modern, accessible, multicultural city with a vast array of businesses, recreational facilities and attractions.
Further Information:
Address:
Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX1 3EX
Telephone:
Tourist Information: 01865 686430
Email:
Tourist Information: info@experienceoxfordshire.org
Website:
Tourist Information: http://www.experienceoxfordshire.org
Opening Hours:
Open at all times. Free entry.
Directions:
From the south-east take the M40 to J8 and head west on the A40 then the A420 into the centre of Oxford.
From the north take the M40 to J9 and head south west on the A34. Take the A44 turnoff and at the next roundabout take the A4144 into Oxford.
From the west take the A40 to the A44/A4144 roundabout. Take the A4144 south into Oxford.
OS SP513061
Transport:
Oxford is a very old city and travelling by car can be a problem. However, there is an excellent pubic transport system, which you can find further details of here: http://www.oxfordcityguide.com/oxford-tourist-information/getting-around-oxford
There are six Park & Ride sites located around Oxford's ring road; Bicester, Oxford Parkway and Pear Tree to the North, Thornhill to the East, Redbridge to the South and Seacourt to the West. The parking and bus into town are charged separately and there are no concessions for Blue Badge drivers. Each Park & Ride also has EV charge points for electric car drivers. Further details of the locations and charges can be found here: https://www.oxford.gov.uk/directory/8/car_parks_in_oxford/category/56/categoryInfo/13
The main bus services in Oxford are run by the Oxford Bus Company, Stagecoach Oxfordshire and Thames Travel. The services run throughout the city as well as the surrounding villages. Further details can be found on the following websites: https://www.oxfordbus.co.uk/, https://www.stagecoachbus.com/about/oxfordshire and https://www.thames-travel.co.uk/.
Oxford’s main railway station is located on the west side of the city centre with bus stops and taxi ranks just outside. There are frequent services to/from London Paddington, London Marylebone and Birmingham New Street. Details of the station can be found here: http://www.nationalrail.co.uk/stations/OXF/details.html. For ticket information you can telephone National Rail on 03457 484 950.
Amenities:
There are plenty of shops, cafes, coffee shops, public houses and restaurants in Oxford to cater for any taste or budget.
Travel Information
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Location
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*Distances are calculated in a straight line from the current venue, please allow extra time/distance based on available paths or roads.