Radcliffe Science Library, Oxford. Open daily (turn time). Free admission.

Details

Accessibility:

Car parking near the library may be available by prior arrangement. Please contact by phone or e-mail before your visit. Other parking facilities can be found in Oxford city centre. 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 main entrance is flat and level with the pavement being wheelchair accessible with automatic sliding doors. Wheelchair users will be given access through the exit gate. There is lift access to all public areas within the library. Toilets with disability facilities are available on levels 2, 3, 4 and 6.

There is an induction loop at enquiry desks, while portable induction loops are available on request at the enquiry desk. The training room offers an infrared induction system, ergonomic keyboard and mouse. Height adjustable desks are available in the Training Room (1 desk), Level 6 (1 desk in the laptop-free zone) and Level 3 (2 desks in the shelved area, 1 desk in the study carrels).

Other aids for the visually impaired, people with motor skills impairments and dyslexia are available from the enquiry desk. Assistance is also available from library staff. 

Complete accessibility information is available here: http://www.admin.ox.ac.uk/access/libraries/radcliffesciencelibrary/

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:

The library building was completed in 1901 and houses the main research science library at the University of Oxford.

Further Information:

Address:

Parks Road, Oxford, OX1 3QP 

Telephone:

01865 272800 

Email:

enquiries.rsl@bodleian.ox.ac.uk

Website:

http://www.bodleian.ox.ac.uk/science

Opening Hours:

Term time:

Monday - Friday: 8:30am-10pm

Saturday: 10am-4pm

Sunday: 11am-5pm

Out of term time:

Monday - Friday: 8:30am-7pm

Saturday: 10am-2pm

Sunday: Closed

The library is closed for the bank holidays and Christmas period.

Alexander Library of Ornithology

Monday-Tuesday: By appointment only. 9.30am-2pm during school terms, 9.30am-5pm during school vacations

Wednesday: By appointment only. 9.30am-2pm during school terms, closed during school vacations

Thursday-Sunday: Closed

Directions:

The library is in the centre of Oxford and can be tricky to get to by car. From the M40 J8a take the A40 west towards Oxford for 5 miles. At the roundabout continue straight to take the London Road/A420 for a further 2.5 miles. At the roundabout, take the 4th exit (past the pillared monument in the middle of the road) onto The Plain/A420 for around 400 metres/yards then turn right onto Longwall Street. Longwall Street turns slightly right and becomes St Cross Road. Turn left onto South Parks Road then, at the T-junction, turn right onto Parks Road and the entrance to the car park is around 40 metres/yards along on the right.

OS SP 51454 06847

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 no amenities on site, but there are cafes, coffee shops, public houses, restaurants and shops to cater for any taste within Oxford town centre.