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Oxford Parkway Park and Ride

Oxford Road, Oxford, OX2 8HA

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Introduction

  • 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.
    All park and ride sites are open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
    Vehicles can be left overnight, with a maximum stay of 72 hours.
    This park and ride site has a total of 758 spaces with 10+ Blue Badge parking bays available.
    There is a height restriction of 210cm at the vehicle entrance.
  • Oxford Parkway Station link (new tab) - click here.

Location

  • The nearest National Rail station is Oxford Parkway Station.

Opening Hours

Parking

  • The venue does have its own car park.
  • Venue Car Park View
    • Parking is not free for all users.
    • Parking is free for Blue Badge holders.
    • The car park type is open air/surface.
    • There is/are 10+ Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
    • The dimensions of the Blue Badge parking bay(s) are 370cm x 500cm (12ft 2in x 16ft 5in).
    • The nearest Blue Badge bay is 26m (28yd 1ft) from the Oxford Parkway Station approach.
    • The furthest Blue Badge bay is 42m (45yd 2ft) from the Oxford Parkway Station approach.
    • The route from the car park to the entrance is accessible to a wheelchair user unaided.
    • The car park surface is tarmac.
    • There is a dropped kerb between the car park and the venue.
    • The dropped kerb does have tactile paving.
    • There is a road to cross between the car park and the entrance.
    • The road is generally quiet.
    • The car park does have a height restriction barrier.
    • The maximum height is 210cm (6ft 11in).
  • Drop-off Point View
    • There is a designated drop off point.
    • The drop off point is located outside Oxford Station.
  • Comments View
    • There are 10+ Blue Badge bays close to Oxford Station as shown in photographs 1, 2, 3 and 4.
    • There are 10+ Blue Badge bays to the rear of the park & ride terminal building and bus stops in Zone F and G as shown in photographs 5, 6, 7 and 8.
    • There are several crossing points available in the car park as shown in photographs 13 and 14.
    • Zones A to E are the Oxford Station side and require you to use the payment machines outside the entrance to the station.
    • Zones F to H are at the rear of the park & ride terminal building with payment machines outside, alongside the bus stop area.

Car Park Charges and Bus Charges

  • Tickets are available from machines close to the waiting room area.
  • Please enter your car registration number using the touchscreens and follow the simple steps.
  • These machines are at a level suitable for wheelchair users.
  • Cash and Card
  • Using the black pay machines on site, for parking only.
  • 0-1 hour free: £0.00
  • 1-11 hours: £2.00
  • 11-24 hours: £4.00
  • 24-48 hours: £8.00
  • 48-72 hours: £12.00
  • Phone
  • Using the RingGo service - Telephone: 01865 989 000.
  • RingGo location code: 3925
  • 0-1 hour free: £0.00
  • 1-11 hours: £2.00
  • 11-24 hours: £4.00
  • 24-48 hours: £8.00
  • 48-72 hours: £12.00
  • 28 days: £30, includes text reminder 24 hours before expiry
  • Bus Tickets:
  • Combined/Family Ticket (two adults and up to three children under 16), including parking for up to 11 hours - £6.80
  • Single, parking not included - £1.80
  • Same day return - parking not included - £2.80
  • Period return (return within 72 hours), parking not included - £3
  • 2 To Go (same day return for two adults travelling together), parking not included - £4.80
  • 2 To Go Period return (return within 72 hours), parking not included - £5.50
  • Child single - £0.90
  • Same day child return - £1.40
  • For up to date bus timetables please click here
  • For up to date charges please click here.

Vehicle Entrance and Exit

  • The vehicle entrance and exit arelocated off the A40 (Oxford Road).
  • There is a height restriction of 210cm.

Access Point (Oxford Parkway Station Approach)

  • Access Point View
    • This information is for the access point located next to the Blue Badge parking in Zone A of the car park and close to the drop off point at Oxford Parkway Station.
    • There is not an information board/map at this access point.
    • There is ramped/sloped access at this access point.
    • There is no gate at this access point.
    • This access point is on the pathway leading from Oxford Parkway Station to the park & ride parking and buses.
  • Ramp/Slope View
    • The ramp/slope is located on the approach and beyond the access point on both sides.
    • The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.

Outside Access (Park & Ride Waiting Room - Bus Stops)

  • Entrance View
    • This information is for the entrance located at the front of the waiting room, leading from the 3 bus stops, train station and Zones A to E.
    • There is step-free access at this entrance.
    • The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
    • The door(s) is/are double width but one door is locked.
    • The width of the door opening is 92cm.
    • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.

Outside Access (Park & Ride Waiting Room - Rear Entrance)

  • Entrance View
    • This information is for the entrance located at the rear of the waiting room leading from Zones F, G and H.
    • There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
    • The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
    • The door(s) is/are double width but one door is locked.
    • The width of the door opening is 92cm.
    • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
  • Ramp/Slope View
    • The ramp/slope is located on the approach to the entrance.
    • The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.
    • The ramp/slope is permanent.
  • Comments View
    • There are bollards at the beginning of the slope which are 130cm apart.

Inside Access (Park & Ride Waiting Room)

  • There is level access to the service(s).
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • This venue does not play background music.
  • Motorised scooters are welcomed in public parts of the venue.
  • The lighting levels are good.
  • Comments View
    • There are timetables available on the wall.
    • An overhead screen with up to date departure information and several bench seats with armrests are available throughout.

Bus Station

  • The station is staffed.
  • There are generally 1 member(s) of staff on duty.
  • The station is not staffed between 23.30-06.30.
  • There is not an office to obtain help (other than the ticket office).
  • There is not a ticket office / travel centre.
  • There are 3 stands / bays.
  • The stands which have level access are all stands.
  • Announcements are audio and visual.
  • The bus companies operating within this station are Oxford Bus Company.
  • There is a taxi rank at the station.
  • The taxi rank is located at the front of Oxford Parkway Station.
  • The taxi rank is 25m (27yd 1ft) from the Oxford Parkway Station approach access point.
  • There is not a wheelchair to borrow.
  • Comments View
    • Staff may be elsewhere within the site due to its size and other duties.

Park & Ride Grounds

  • Tickets are available from machines next to the entrance to Oxford Parkway Station and the park & ride waiting room / bus stops.
  • These machines are at a level suitable for wheelchair users.
  • There are several level crossing points over the different zones of the car park.
  • The pathways are tarmac.
  • There is seating available at in the waiting room and also at Oxford Parkway Station.

Accessible Toilet (Park & Ride Waiting Room)

  • Accessible toilet facilities are available.
  • Location and Access View
    • There is Braille, pictorial and tactile signage on or near the toilet door.
    • This accessible toilet is approximately 8m (8yd 2ft) from the waiting room entrance.
    • This accessible toilet is located on the right, opposite the baby changing room as you enter.
    • There is level access to this accessible toilet.
  • Features and Dimensions View
    • This is a shared toilet.
    • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
    • The door opens outwards.
    • The door is locked by a twist lock.
    • The width of the accessible toilet door is 92cm (3ft).
    • The door is heavy.
    • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 175cm x 210cm (5ft 9in x 6ft 11in).
    • There is sufficient turning space in the cubicle for a wheelchair user.
    • There is a lateral transfer space.
    • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
    • The lateral transfer space is 94cm (3ft 1in).
    • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
    • There is a flush, however it is not on the transfer side.
    • The tap type is lever.
    • There is a mixer tap.
    • There is an emergency alarm.
    • The emergency pull cord alarm is not fully functional.
    • The alarm was out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor) when surveyed.
    • Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
    • There is a/are waste paper pedal bin and sanitary disposal units.
    • There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
  • Position of Fixtures View
    • Wall mounted grab rails are available for the toilet.
    • As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rails are on both sides.
    • There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
    • There is a mirror.
    • Mirrors are placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
    • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 47cm (1ft 7in).
    • There is a hand dryer.
    • The hand dryer cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
    • The hand dryer is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
    • There is not a towel dispenser.
    • There is a toilet roll holder.
    • The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
    • The toilet roll holder is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
    • There is a wash basin.
    • The wash basin can be reached from seated on the toilet.
    • The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
  • Colour Contrast and Lighting View
    • The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
    • There is a high colour contrast between the internal door and wall.
    • The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is good.
    • There is a good colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
    • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
    • The lighting levels are good.

Standard Toilet(s) (Park & Ride Waiting Room)

  • Availability and Location of Standard Toilets View
    • Standard toilet facilities are available.
  • Access to Standard Female Toilet(s) View
    • The female toilet facilities that were surveyed are located on the right as you enter.
    • The female toilet(s) is/are approximately 10m (10yd 2ft) from the waiting room entrance.
    • Inside the venue, there is level access to the female toilet(s).
    • Lighting levels in the female toilets are good.
  • Access to Standard Male Toilet(s) View
    • The male toilet facilities that were surveyed are located on the right as you enter.
    • The male toilet(s) is/are approximately 11m (12yd 1in) from the waiting room entrance.
    • Inside the venue, there is level access to the male toilet(s).
    • Lighting levels in the male toilets are good.

Parent and Baby Room (Park & Ride Waiting Room)

  • There is a parent and baby room for public use.
  • The parent and baby room is located on the right as you enter from the rear entrance and next to the accessible toilet.
  • The parent and baby room is approximately 9m from the rear entrance.
  • There is step-free access to the parent and baby room.
  • Staff do not need to be notified for use of the room.
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the parent and baby room door.
  • The baby change table is set against the wall, permanently fixed at 75cm from the floor.
  • The baby change table is not height adjustable.
  • The height of the baby change table once extended is 65cm (2ft 2in).
  • There are disposal facilities in the parent and baby room.
  • There is a wash basin in the parent and baby room.
  • The height of the wash basin is 80cm.
  • The wash basin tap type is push.
  • There is/are not chair(s) in the parent and baby room.
  • There is not a toilet in the parent and baby room.
  • There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the room.
  • The lighting levels are moderate to good.

Additional Info

  • Documents are not available in Braille.
  • Documents are not available in large print.
  • A bowl of water can be provided for an assistance dog.
  • An assistance dog toilet area can be provided onsite.
  • The assistance dog toilet area is located within the grounds of the site.
  • A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not normally on duty.
  • This service cannot be requested.