Oxford parking

Russinating · 9 Aug 2014 at 10:39

I'm leaving for Oxford in an hour and have been told to park in Gloucester Green - Gloucester Street car park but Parkopedia is saying it's closed today. Can't find any other information either. Don't suppose anyone knows if it is for some reason? And where else I can park?

Everywhere seems miles away/mega expensive/limited to 2 hours.

JohnnyG · 9 Aug 2014 at 10:42

Good luck, Oxford is a nightmare for parking at weekends!
Can't you use one of the Park & Rides?

PhilthyPhil · 9 Aug 2014 at 10:45

No idea why/if it is actually closed. The nearest alternative is on the corner of Worcester Street and Park End Street, it can be difficult to get a space though.

Russinating · 9 Aug 2014 at 10:49

I've just booked a private parking space via JustPark (was also listed on Parkopedia) for £9 for the day. Little bit further out, and we've got to walk with loads of kit, but cheaper than and closer than all the £30+/day ones!

Wish me luck!

Nitefly · 9 Aug 2014 at 11:00

Oxford is such a wretched city. It's borderline cruel to anyone attempting to visiting it.

If you are forced to stay a whole day in the centre, then westgate is probably your best bet *shudder*.

Nitefly · 9 Aug 2014 at 11:04

FYI Russinating if you are travelling today, I think that the route from Swindon to Oxford is closed, so you will have to get there via M4 then A34. Also, there is major roadworks towards the top of Abingdon Road that will probably affect your journey.

I hope that helps!

estebanrey · 9 Aug 2014 at 13:21

Nitefly said:
Oxford is such a wretched city. It's borderline cruel to anyone attempting to visiting it.

If you are forced to stay a whole day in the centre, then westgate is probably your best bet *shudder*.

What? Oxford is a beatutiful city with amazing architecture.

I'm guessing you're from Swindon

Raymond Lin · 9 Aug 2014 at 13:22

Good luck, I tried the same, I parked there for the weekend and it was cheaper to use Pear Tree Park and Ride and taxi/bus in then back.

I did park by Keble College for 2 hours, that was about £3 which wasn't TOO bad.

Resa69 · 9 Aug 2014 at 13:53

Nitefly said:
Oxford is such a wretched city. It's borderline cruel to anyone attempting to visiting it.

If you are forced to stay a whole day in the centre, then westgate is probably your best bet *shudder*.

+1

Nitefly · 9 Aug 2014 at 22:22

estebanrey said:
What? Oxford is a beatutiful city with amazing architecture.

I'm guessing you're from Swindon

No - I'm from Oxford.

Yes there is pretty architechture, but it's a crap place to live unless you are central (e.g. off cowley road or jehricho), and even then I expect it's OK. Hopefully the westgate renewal will sort things out shopping wise.

I'll conceed, I have only lived in one other city in a relatively central area.

Zefan · 9 Aug 2014 at 22:27

Can confirm - Oxford is a nightmare.

Nitefly · 9 Aug 2014 at 22:31

Dem Brookes gym video game bikes.

Russinating · 9 Aug 2014 at 23:51

Parking space worked out fine, especially for £9 all day!

Pretty city, have a few people I need to visit there too so will have to make a weekend of it.

Dannyb01y · 10 Aug 2014 at 00:39

I think you can park in Oxford and Cherwell Valley College for £5 a day on weekends... only a 5 minute walk from the centre.

http://www.cityofoxford.ac.uk/oxford-car-parking