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 (distance noted is from the main conference venue, Oxford Examination Schools)
Courtyard by Marriott Hotel, Oxford City Centre – 15-minute walk approx.
A limited number of rooms are available at a discounted rate (£169 single occupancy, £179 double occupancy, inclusive of breakfast and VAT). Click on this link to go to their dedicated booking page for this event. Bookings are to be secured with a credit card at the time of booking by the delegate. The card details will be used to take payment 28 days prior to arrival date. Guests will not be able to cancel without incurring 100% cancellation fees on or after the 28th day prior to arrival. Last day to book is 10th December 2024.
Premier Inn, Oxford City Centre (Westgate) - 15-minute walk approx.
No OFC discount available but a good rate is often available. Click here
Malmaison Oxford - 15-minute walk approx.
A limited number of double rooms are available to book, until 10th December 2024, at a discounted rate of £170 - single occupancy, inclusive of breakfast and vat. Delegates to make their own reservations and provide a credit card guarantee at point of booking. Rooms can be cancelled 72 hours prior to arrival (any rooms cancelled after this will be charged 100%). To make a reservation please call 0330 016 0380 quoting code "0701OFC"
Oxford Spires Hotel - 30-minutes walk approx.
This hotel is offering a limited number of rooms at £155.00 Bed and Breakfast Rate Double for Sole Occupancy per room per night and £165.00 Bed and Breakfast Rate Double/Twin Occupancy per room per night. Parking on-site is chargeable at £20 per car per night. Guests to call and reserve rooms and quote group code OFC. Guests to settle own bill and give card details to secure the booking. Cancellation policy is 1 week for individual guests.Tel: 01865 324324. Email: spires.reservation@ihg.com.
Keble College - 15-minute walk approx.
OFC have secured 30 single en-suite rooms at £100.80 per night per room, including breakfast. These rooms will be released back for general sale two months before the conference. Please note there are no accessible bedrooms on site. To make a booking please visit their website, input the dates of the conference and use the code OFC25 to proceed with a booking. All prices listed are inclusive of VAT.
Christ Church College - 15 minutes walk approx.
OFC has secured 20 single en-suite rooms, held at a rate of £135.00 per room per night. To take advantage of this rate follow click here, and use the promotional code "FARMERS2025".
Old Parsonage Hotel - 25-minutes walk approx.
Guests receive exclusive access to the library, walled garden, in-room spa treatments and personalised amenities. Book now online adding the promo code OFC2025 to receive 10% off their best available rate. You can also contact the hotel sales team directly on 01865 521111 with the same code and if the rate is still available, the team will complete the booking.
Old Bank Hotel - 6-minutes walk approx.
Key features of the hotel include a sophisticated art collection, an exclusive resident's library, in-room spa treatments, personalised amenities, free car parking, electric car charging, and full private dining and conference facilities in the Gallery, Boardroom, and Red Room. Book now online adding the promo code OFC2025 to receive 10% off their best available rate and receive complimentary daily breakfast. You can also contact the hotel sales team directly on 01865 521111 with the same code and if the rate is still available, the team will complete the booking.
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.
