TRAVEL INFORMATION
Please note that parking is limited within the Oxford area and we would therefore recommend using public transport.
Travelling by car:
If traveling to Oxford by car, then it is best to park on the outskirts and travel into the city by using the Park and Ride Scheme. There are five well signposted Park and Ride car parks. These are as follows:
1) Pear Tree Roundabout, on the A44 Woodstock-Oxford road
2) Water Eaton on the A4165 Oxford Road
3) Redbridge, off Abingdon Road, two miles south of the city centre
4) Seacourt, in Botley Road, one-and-a-half miles west
5) Thornhill, next to Nielsens on the A40 approach to Oxford, three miles east
Travelling by train:
There are frequent train services from all parts of the UK, particularly both London
and Birmingham. The Oxford Train Station is situated at the end of Park End Street.
Upon arriving at Oxford Train station you will be met by a JISC representative who will then show you to the complimentary shuttles running to the Martin Wood Lecture Theatre. Alternatively, should you wish to take the approximate 15 minute walk, we can also provide you with detailed maps to the venue.
There will be two shuttle buses running between 13.00 and 14.00.
Travelling by coach:
There are frequent coach links from London, Heathrow and Gatwick into Oxford at approximately half an hour intervals throughout the day and hourly by night.
For all other information relating to Oxford, please visit the local council website on:
Oxford Council
For parking information please click on the below link:
Parking Information
CONFERENCE VENUE
Martin Wood Lecture Theatre - What is the library of the future?
Address: Parks Road, Oxford, OX1 3PU
Website: www.physics.ox.ac.uk/conference
Description: The Martin Wood Lecture Theatre complex is situated between the Townsend and Lindemann Laboratories which make up part of the east site Physics complex known as the Clarendon Laboratory. The site is next door to the University Parks and close to the River Cherwell.
It is a purpose built theatre that has seating for a maximum of 230 delegates in tiered style. The theatre has 142 Ethernet connections and power points for audience use. The sockets are located in front of alternate seats.
WiFi passcodes and instructions will be provided at the welcome desk upon arrival.
Food and beverage: Tea, coffee and biscuits will be provided during the break.
RECEPTION VENUE
The Divinity School - Drinks Reception
Address: Bodleian Library, Broad Street, Oxford, OX1 3BG
Website: www.ouls.ox.ac.uk/bodley
After the 'What is the library of the future?' conferenceat the Martin Wood Lecture Theatre, a drinks reception will be held at the Divinity School.
Description: The Divinity School is perhaps the most beautiful medieval building in Oxford and the oldest surviving one built separately (1427-83) for a purely university purpose, to house the lectures and disputations of the theology faculty. It has a remarkably fine and elaborate fan-vaulted ceiling, and many of the numerous bosses are carved with the initials or arms of those who contributed to the cost of the building.
Coach transfers have been arranged to transfer you from the Lecture Theatre to the Divinity School. All guests not wishing to attend the reception will be returned to Oxford train station only. Buses will also transfer all guests to Oxford train station once the reception concludes.
Food and beverage: Wine, soft drinks and canapes
If you have any queries regarding the Libraries of the Future event, please do not hesitate to call our staff on the dedicated hotline +44 (0) 1189 326 679 or email natasha@jisc-events.co.uk or helen@jisc-events.co.uk
