Visiting OPIC

OPIC is located in the Wellcome Centre for Human Genetics on the 'Old Road Campus', Headington, opposite the Chuchill Hospital.

Parking and/or WiFi access can be provided on request, depending on your visit duration.

OPIC's address:

Oxford Particle Imaging Centre
The Henry Wellcome Building for Genomic Medicine
Roosevelt Drive
Oxford, OX3 7BN

However, note that on-site parking is limited the Innovation building multistory carpark next to the Oxford Innovations building. This is only available upon request, in high demand, and a permit may be required for extended visits.

Old Road Campus Oxford Innovations Building,
University of Oxford
Roosevelt Drive
Oxford
OX3 7DQ

View of the Wellcome Trust Centre of Human Genetics from Roosevelt Drive.

short-term accommodation

Oxford Student Pad (not just for students, for anybody associated with the University) – www.oxfordstudentpad.co.uk – Private landlords advertise here for tenants who are associated with the university. If you do not yet have an Oxford email address ending in .ox.ac.uk, please state clearly when you register how you will be associated with the University and your account will be activated. Please input your College if you have been allocated one.

Oxford Brookes University – http://www.brookes.ac.uk/conference-services/accommodation/ this is short-term accommodation making use of student halls at Oxford Brookes University. The daily rate is £50.40 (2016/2017 rates). Included: single ensuite bedroom, bed linen, towels & toiletries, shared kitchen and living areas, dinnerware and cookware, onsite launderette and free WiFi.

This is flexible accommodation and can be extended weekly to suit your needs.

Commonwealth House (situated in Oxford city centre, within ten minutes' walk of libraries and laboratories). Students and academic visitors - short and long stays. Study bedrooms, with own washbasin and refrigerator. Kitchens, shower rooms and toilets are shared. Breakfast on weekdays is provided at no additional cost.

Website www.comhouse.org

Email: commonwealthhouse@gmail.org

Phone: 01865 793132

Long-TERM ACCOMMODATION

The following websites might be useful!

https://www.airbnb.co.uk/a/stays/
www.rightmove.co.uk/ - multi agency search
www.zoopla.co.uk - multi agency search
www.spareroom.co.uk/flatshare/oxford
www.gumtree.com/flatshare-offered/oxford

https://www.roomies.co.uk/oxford-england
www.dailyinfo.co.uk - broadsheet aimed at students etc. looking for housing in Oxford
www.ox.ac.uk/gazette/
www.onthemarket.com/ - multi agency search

There is also a Facebook group called ‘OxGradHousing’ with posts by students seeking accommodation or sharers.

Local B&Bs

The Headington area of Oxford is not well served by hotels, but there are several comfortable Bed and Breakfast establishments in easy walking distance of the Old Road Campus. As well as a comfortable stay, several also now offer free wireless internet connectivity.

Claddagh Guest House

The Claddagh Guesthouse, 112 The Slade, Headington, Oxford, OX3 7DX

Telephone: (+44) (0)1865 751641
Email: info@claddaghguesthouse.co.uk
Website: www.claddaghguesthouse.co.uk
Map: MultiMap for OX3 7DX