The Oxford Farming Conference
Delegate Info 2025
This page will provide you with key information to help you plan your visit to Oxford, and experience at OFC25. We will continue adding to it as questions arise from delegates.
In December, you will receive an invitation to download the OFC25 app. This will be a key tool for providing you with information just before, and during the conference so we would recommend adding it to your phone or tablet device, ahead of the conference, once it is available.
Additional Sessions To Book
Alongside the OFC curated content, OFC Partners have organised inspirational content during breakfast, lunch and tea time sessions...including some delicious catering. Space is limited for each one. Booking will be available for anyone who has purchased a full conference ticket from Autumn 2024, via your booking page. If you have already purchased your ticket, you can log into your book and amend it, to add on these sections.
Travel
Travelling to Oxford: By Train
Oxford railway station is approximately a 20-minute walk away or 10 minutes by taxi. If there is a rail strike, please see the notes below.
Whilst OFC does not organise travel for delegates, we wanted to provide you with as much information as possible, to help with your own planning. If the rail strike goes ahead, there are a number of options available, which will offer you good access to the event. These can be found below.
Travelling to Oxford: By Car
There is no car parking at the venue so we recommend using the park and ride system.
Oxford Parkway (closest to Oxford)
This site is located at Oxford Parkway Station to the north of the city and can be accessed from the A40 (from Witney and Cheltenham), A4260 (from Kidlington), A34 (from Banbury, Bicester and Northampton) and the M40. Open 24 hours a day, with parking for up to 72 hours. Postcode: OX2 8HA
Pear Tree
Located to the north of the city, this site can be accessed from the A40 (from Witney and Cheltenham), A4260 (from Kidlington), A34 (from Banbury, Bicester and Northampton) and the M40. Open 24 hours a day, with parking for up to 72 hours. Postcode: OX2 8JZ
Redbridge
Located off the A34 from Abingdon, Didcot and Newbury. This site is located to the south of the city. Open 24 hours a day, with parking for up to 72 hours. Postcode: OX1 4XG
To view the other park and ride options, timetables and full details, click here
There are also a range of car parks within the city centre, that offer 24 hour access and long-stay but they can be quite expensive. To view a full list, click here.
Travelling to Oxford: Car Share
The OFC24 app will have a section for "Car Share" information, where delegates can list their name, location and travel route, should they wish to offer a car share. The app will be live in December 2023, potentially earlier.
Travelling to Oxford: By Bus
The nearest bus stop and airport bus stops are on the High Street just outside the Examination Schools (Queen’s Lane stop). Information about buses in the city can be found here.
The main bus station is just 15 minutes’ walk away, so if you miss the Queen’s Lane stop, you can go to Gloucester Green Bus Station, George St, Oxford OX1 2BU
Travelling to Oxford: By Air
Birmingham, and London airports all offer good bus connections to Oxford. View the bus timetable above to find the relevant journey for you.
Accommodation
Accommodation in Oxford
OFC works with a range of venues in and around Oxford, to provide you with a discount. We are busy securing discounted rates and will update this page once we have confirmed what is on offer.
Main Venue Addresses
Venue Location
The main venue for OFC25 is The Examination Schools, 75 – 81 The High Street, Oxford, OX1 4BG including the Chair's Welcome Event.
Full addresses for all venues, including What3Word codes can be found on the OFC25 app
Dress Code
Smart Casual is encouraged throughout the conference so please wear what you feel most comfortable in. Many delegates may feel more comfortable in business attire for the main conference sessions and formal dinner, which is also welcomed.
Please note: HRH The Princess Royal often attends the conference. If you are invited to meet Her Royal Highness, you should wear smart business attire.
