Rail services
Trains run at least once an hour between Oxford and London, and twice an hour during peak times. Oxford is also on the main cross-country routes.
If arriving at the train station you may wish to take a taxi to the St Catz, or take a 25-30 minute walk.
Do buy your train ticket in advance to get a better deal.
Coach/bus
There are frequent buses, 24 hours a day, between London (Victoria Bus Station) and Oxford, run by the Oxford Bus Company and the Oxford Tube. There are also direct and regular services to Oxford from Heathrow and Gatwick airports operated by the Oxford Bus Company. Coach services from other parts of the country are available with National Express and other providers .
The closest stop to St Catz on foot is Queens Lane (Stop K5), High St, Oxford OX1 4AN . If you prefer a taxi then best to continue to the station at Gloucester Green
Pre/post Symposium Activities
Most people arrive on Friday afternoon; for those arriving earlier, or staying on after the official ending, Oxford offers some unique opportunities off campus. These include the Oxford Botanic Garden and Arboretum, the Pitt Rivers Museum, and The Ashmolean
The Symposium also offers activities during the few hours immediately before the official opening; more details will follow.
Internet Access
A password for wireless access on your own devices is issued on check in.
Getting Help at the Symposium
Symposium trustees and administrators will be wearing red name badges and are ready to help. The staff at the Porter’s Lodge and other symposiasts may also be able to help. Don’t be shy!
Medical note
There is no walk-in-clinic in the city of Oxford, so the John Radcliffe Hospital is the only option for someone falling ill. The hospital provides A&E for emergencies. Address is John Radcliffe Hospital, Headley Way, Oxford OX3 9DU. Telephone: 01865 741166. Neither the College nor the Symposium administrators can take any responsibility for illness or accident on Campus.
