Car travel and parking
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.
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.
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.
There is free motorcycle parking on the John Radcliffe Hospital site.
Motorcycle parking at the John Radcliffe Hospital
There is ANPR in all visitor car parks. The first 30 minutes are free. This is to enable visitors plenty of time to find a space or wait for one to become free in busy times.
Payment is by card or phone only. If you do not have a card, please pay online via the Simple Intelligent Parking website up to 24 hours after departure.
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 24 hours, you will receive a Parking Charge Notice.
The public car parks are:
- Car Parks 2 and 2A
For main hospital and Women's Centre.
- Car Park 3
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.
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.
Parking charges
| Time |
Charge |
| Up to 30 minutes |
Free (if vehicle exits within this period) |
| 30 minutes to 1 hour |
£1.40 |
| 1 - 2 hours |
£2.80 |
| 2 - 3 hours |
£4.20 |
| 3 - 4 hours |
£5.60 |
| Over 4 hours |
£7.00 |
| 8.00pm - 8.00am |
Free |
| Lost ticket charge |
£7.00 |
Parking is free overnight if you arrive after 8.00pm and leave before 8.00am.
Disabled parking
Blue Badge holders must observe the code of the Blue Badge Scheme. The John Radcliffe Hospital is a private site and therefore Trust parking restrictions apply to all drivers.
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). These are drive in/drive out, with no barriers. Please display your Blue Badge prominently.
There are also disabled spaces in car parks 3 and 4, but if you use these spaces, you must register your vehicle via the Simple Intelligent Parking website (up to 24 hours after departure). If you do not register your vehicle, you will receive a Parking Charge Notice.
There is a £25 penalty for inappropriate parking in disabled spaces (£50 if not paid within 14 days).
Directgov: disabled people, motoring and transport
Car Parking Office
For more details about car parking on site, please contact the Car Parking Office inside the main entrance on Level 2, opposite the lift lobby:
- Car Parking Office
Tel: 01865 223044
Monday to Friday 8.30am - 4.00pm
Closed Bank Holidays
If you need help outside these times please contact Security via the John Radcliffe Hospital switchboard.
Tel: 0300 304 7777
Last reviewed:19 April 2022