Directions
Please use postcode OX3 9DU, when using online routefinders for directions to the John Radcliffe, to take you to the correct entrance.
If driving to the hospital by car, follow signs for Oxford then the 'H' / 'A&E' and 'Hospitals' signs. You'll be directed via the A40 northern by-pass, and B4150 (Marsh Lane) or via Headington on the A420 London Road. These routes take you to the B4495 (Headley Way). The approach road to the John Radcliffe is on Headley Way.
From the Woodstock Road, travel north for one mile, then right (Moreton Road) following the 'H' and 'A&E' and 'John Radcliffe' signs, along Marston Ferry Road to Headley Way.
John Radcliffe Hospital on Google maps
For real-time traffic reports visit:
Road closures
Major current roadworks - Oxfordshire County Council
Botley Road, Oxford
For details please visit Oxfordshire Connect
Oxford LTNs / School Streets
Some road closures in Oxford's residential streets might affect your journey to hospital: Satnavs and online mapping services may not be up to date. If it all possible, it is often quicker and easier to use the Park&Ride.
Dropping off a patient
There are a few time-limited spaces for dropping off or picking up patients outside the Welcome Centre at the Level 2 main entrance of the John Radcliffe Hospital.
There are more patient drop-off areas outside the Emergency Department and in front of the West Wing / Children's Hospital, further down the hill. There are wheelchairs in the reception areas that you can take out to the car to collect a patient if needed.
John Radcliffe Hospital site map (pdf)
Important - ambulance access
Bays immediately in front of the West Wing / Children's Hospital marked 'Ambulance Parking Only - No Exceptions' are for ambulances only.
Please, do not park in this area - this prevents ambulance access and the safe transfer of patients.
Parking
Patient/visitor car parks are open and normal charges apply, but space is limited and there is no on-street parking nearby. If you need to wait in your car for a period of time, please make sure you have water to drink, especially in hot weather.
The John Radcliffe Hospital is a private site and therefore Trust parking restrictions apply to all drivers.
You may wish to consider the Park & Ride services rather than bringing your vehicle to the hospital site:
Bus travel to the John Radcliffe Hospital
There is free motorcycle parking on the John Radcliffe Hospital site.
Motorcycle parking at the John Radcliffe Hospital
There is Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) in all visitor car parks.
The first 30 minutes are free to allow drivers time to find a space or wait for one.
For more information please visit:
Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) parking
Payment is on departure at the machines by card, contactless or phone app. If you do not have a card, please pay online via the Evology app.
Download the Evology app below and follow the instructions:
Step 1: Choose Pay to Park
Step 2: Enter Location ID: 302742
Step 3: Pay for parking
If you need to pay with cash, please go to the Car Parking Office before you leave.
If you leave without paying, or do not pay online within 48 hours via the Evology app, you will receive a Parking Charge Notice (PCN).
The public car parks are:
Car Parks 2, 2A and L
For main hospital and Women's CentreCar Park 3 and 3a
For West Wing and Children's Hospital
It is usually quicker to divert to another car park than to queue for a space to become available in Car Park 3.
There is a £100 penalty for inappropriate parking in Blue Badge spaces (£60 if paid within 14 days).
The car parks are run by the Trust and not as a commercial operation. All money raised goes directly back to patient and visitor services.
Daily parking charges
Daytime | Charge |
|---|---|
Up to 30 minutes | Free (if vehicle exits within this period) |
Up to 1 hour | £2.20 |
Up to 2 hours | £2.70 |
Up to 3 hours | £3.70 |
Up to 4 hours | £6.20 |
Up to 6 hours | £8.00 |
Up to 12 hours | £15.00 |
Overnight
8.00pm - 8.00am | Charge |
|---|---|
Up to 12 hours | £2.00 |
All tariffs include the first 30 minutes for free.
Blue Badge parking
Please visit:
Parking charges / concessions - Blue Badge parking
There are two dedicated Blue Badge holder car parks: in front of the Children's Hospital (for West Wing and Children's Hospital) and between the Main Entrance and Car Park 2 (for the main hospital and Womens Centre).
John Radcliffe Hospital site map (pdf)
There are also accessible spaces in car parks 3, 4 and L.
Transport support services for disabled people - gov.uk
Concessions
Under certain circumstances, patients or visitors may be entitled to discounted or free parking.
