Plan your visit
Whether you are dropping in while out and about around the University, heading to the gym, or checking into your room, here is everything you need to plan your visit to the University Club.
Opening Hours
| Facility | Monday - Wednesday | Thursday - Friday | Saturday - Sunday |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reception | 8am - 5pm | 8am - 5pm | 8am - 5pm |
| Cafe | 7:30am - 3.30pm | 7.30am - 3.30pm | Closed |
| Bar | Closed | Bar: 12pm - 8pm Lunch: 12pm - 2pm Dinner: 5pm - 7pm | Closed |
| Gym | 24/7 | 24/7 | 24/7 |
| Accommodation | Check-in: 3pm Check-out: 11am | Check-in: 3pm Check-out: 11am | Check-in: 3pm Check-out: 11am |
Accommodation Guests
Our reception desk is staffed from 8am to 9pm, Monday to Friday.
We operate a secure, contactless self-check-in system for late and weekend arrivals. You will receive your key code and arrival instructions via email 24 hours before your stay.
Need assistance during your stay? An on-duty warden is available overnight and throughout the weekend for emergencies. Contact details are provided in your room welcome pack.
Gym Members
The gym is accessible 24/7, 365 days a year. Outside of regular building hours (evenings and weekends), please swipe your registered University Card (Bod Card) at the main entrance to enter.
Contact us
If you have a query, or need to speak to our friendly team, please get in touch:
- Telephone: 01865 271044
- Email: reception@club.ox.ac.uk
Feedback
Your feedback is important to us and we would like to understand what you think about our services and facilities. You can let us know by contacting us or by completing our quick feedback form.
How to find us
Address: The University Club, 11 Mansfield Road, Oxford, OX1 3SZ
The Club is a short walk from Oxford City centre with safe walking routes available. It is close to surrounding University colleges and buildings, including the Science Area (5 minute walk) and the Radcliffe Old Quarter (15 minutes). There are secure cycle racks located at the front of the building for visitor use.
The Club is excellently connected to local, national, and university bus networks:
- High Street / Queen’s Lane (10-minute walk): Connects to city buses, local Oxfordshire routes, the Oxford Tube (24/7 coach service to London), and direct airport transfers to Heathrow and Gatwick.
- Gloucester Green Bus Station (20-minute walk): Oxford's main coach terminal for wider national travel.
- Science Transit Shuttle (ST1 & ST2): Stops are located just a short walk away in the Science Area, providing direct commuter links to Harwell Campus, Wytham, and the John Radcliffe (JR) Hospital for staff and researchers.
- Oxford Sightseeing: There are a few tour bus stops within walking distance to the Club for city visitors, from St Cross Road, South Parks Road and High Street.
For live timetables, routes, and maps, please check the Oxford Bus Company and Stagecoach websites.
Oxford Railway Station is approximately a 20-minute walk or a short taxi ride from the Club. Direct services provide easy access to several major cities, including London, Birmingham, Manchester, Southampton, and Bath.
Please note that the University Club does not have dedicated visitor parking. If you are travelling by car, here are the best parking options and local regulations to be aware of:
Short-Stay & Disabled Parking (Mansfield Road): There are designated disabled parking bays and pay-and-display spaces directly outside the Club. Most of these are limited to a maximum of 3 hours.
Longer-Term Parking (Norham Gardens): For longer stays, on-street parking is available along Norham Gardens, which is just a short, scenic walk to the Club across the University Parks.
Gloucester Green Car Park (15-minute walk): This is the nearest multi-storey city-centre car park. Please note that this site is entirely cashless – you can pay by card at the machine or via the RingGo app (which allows you to extend your parking session remotely). Check the Gloucester Green Car Park website for pricing.
Oxford Zero Emission Zone (ZEZ): Central Oxford operates a Zero Emission Zone. We highly recommend checking the Oxford ZEZ map before you travel to see if your route takes you through the chargeable area, and to check rates or register your vehicle.
Frequently asked questions
No. You do not need to join or register to use the Club. If you are a current University of Oxford staff member, postgraduate student, retiree, or alumnus, you can simply turn up.
We welcome children and young people. We ask that parents supervise their children and respect other customers. The Club asks that children are not left unsupervised at any time. Under-15s may not enter the bar area unless accompanied by a parent or guardian. Please note, our accommodation is for over-18s only.
You are very welcome to bring an unlimited number of guests into the club.
Yes. While we are a university facility, our 14 en-suite guest rooms are open to everyone. If you are visiting Oxford for leisure, business, or to see family, you can book directly with us online for the best rates.
Yes. We offer a discounted University Rate for staff, postgraduates, and department-sponsored guests.