Parking Near John Radcliffe Hospital, Headington
Where Can I Park for John Radcliffe Hospital?
Parking at the hospital on Headley Way is limited, with 743 spaces serving 832 beds, and there is no on-street parking nearby. The tariff allows up to 30 minutes free, then £2.20 for up to one hour. Off-street alternatives include Nuffield Health, 0.2 mi away at £1.62 an hour, and a 0.3 mi monthly space in OX3 7SU for £75 a month.
- Address
- Headley Way, Headington, Oxford, OX3 9DU
- Closest listed space
- Convenient Parking at Nuffield Health, Headington OX3, 0.2 mi (4 min walk)
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The exterior of a hospital building Photo: Pexels / Jimmy Liao
John Radcliffe Hospital Car Parks on Headley Way
Space is limited, with 743 parking spaces serving a hospital with 832 beds (mycouncil.oxford.gov.uk). The hospital’s official travel guidance warns that there is no on-street parking nearby (ouh.nhs.uk).
Parking uses automatic number plate recognition, which records the vehicle registration number when entering and leaving (ouh.nhs.uk). The published tariff allows up to 30 minutes free, then £2.20 for up to one hour, £2.70 for up to two hours, £3.70 for up to three hours, £6.20 for up to four hours and a further charge for stays of up to six hours (oxfordmail.co.uk). Patients should use the hospital’s parking-concessions service for concession arrangements. The car parking office is open Monday to Friday from 8.30am to 4.00pm and closed at weekends (ouh.nhs.uk).
Free motorcycle parking is available on the hospital site (ouh.nhs.uk). Accessible bays are provided for visitors who need step-free access, while the hospital’s car-travel information identifies the site’s car parks rather than nearby residential streets as the parking option.
Parksy Spaces Near the Hospital in Headington
Parksy lists a priced space at Nuffield Health in Headington, 0.2 mi from the hospital, at £1.62 an hour. Its short distance makes it practical for an outpatient appointment or a visit where returning to the car during the day matters.
For a longer stay, a driveway space in OX3 7SU is 0.3 mi away and costs £75 a month. A 24/7 space on Ingle Close is also 0.3 mi away at £4.50 an hour, making the stated all-hours availability useful for early starts, late finishes and hospital shift work. A space on Jack Straws Lane, Headington, is 0.3 mi away and costs £12.50 an hour.
Two further priced spaces are listed 0.4 mi away: one near Churchill Hospital at £4.20 an hour and one at The Richards Medical Centre at £4.10 a day. The daily rate is the clearest fit among these options for a full-day appointment or working shift.
On-Street Parking Around the Hospital Site
There is no on-street parking nearby, according to the hospital’s official car-travel guidance (ouh.nhs.uk). Drivers arriving on Headley Way should therefore plan around the hospital car parks or a booked off-street space rather than expecting to find a kerbside bay outside the site.
A vehicle left on a residential street can obstruct residents, accesses or traffic even when a space appears empty, and local restrictions apply where signs or markings are present. The official hospital advice specifically directs visitors away from nearby on-street parking (ouh.nhs.uk).
A monthly space in OX3 7SU suits repeated visits, while a priced space at Nuffield Health is 0.2 mi from the hospital for a shorter stay.
Arriving, Dropping Off and Timing a Hospital Visit
Use Headley Way for the hospital approach and allow time for the limited parking supply. The site has 743 spaces and 832 beds, so demand is substantial (mycouncil.oxford.gov.uk).
For a quick passenger handover, keep the vehicle moving to the hospital’s signed drop-off area rather than waiting in a traffic lane or an access route. The hospital’s official travel page identifies parking as limited and directs drivers to the site’s car-travel information (ouh.nhs.uk).
Patients needing concessions can contact the John Radcliffe Hospital Car Parking Office on 01865 223044. The office operates Monday to Friday from 8.30am to 4.00pm and is closed at weekends (ouh.nhs.uk). For parking-concession enquiries outside those office hours, the published contact information gives 0300 304 7777 (ouh.nhs.uk).
Buses and Stations for John Radcliffe Hospital Visitors
Headington is served by frequent Oxford bus services, making public transport a practical alternative when site parking is limited.
Oxford railway station is the main rail arrival point for the city. From the station, continue by bus towards Headington rather than relying on a walk across Oxford, as the hospital is on the eastern side of the city at Headley Way.
Bus passengers should look for stops signed for the hospital or Headington and follow the on-site pedestrian directions after leaving the vehicle.
Sources
- UK Government driving and transport services
- UK Government parking rules
- Prince of Wales Hospital
- National Rail Enquiries
- John Radcliffe (JR) Hospital car travel and parking
- Parking charges / concessions
- Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) parking
- John Radcliffe Hospital site map
- Motions on Notice 4 October 2021: John Radcliffe Hospital ...
- 'Confusing' John Radcliffe Hospital parking rules explained
- Churchill Hospital car travel and parking
* Please note: parking prices, time limits and fine amounts change frequently and vary by operator, council and local authority. Everything on this page is indicative and provided on a best-endeavours basis. Always check the sign, the operator or the issuing authority before you rely on a figure.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where Can I Park for John Radcliffe Hospital?
Parking at the hospital on Headley Way is limited, with 743 spaces serving 832 beds, and there is no on-street parking nearby. The tariff allows up to 30 minutes free, then £2.20 for up to one hour. Off-street alternatives include Nuffield Health, 0.2 mi away at £1.62 an hour, and a 0.3 mi monthly space in OX3 7SU for £75 a month.
How Much Does Hospital Parking Cost?
The published tariff allows up to 30 minutes free, then £2.20 for up to one hour, £2.70 for up to two hours, £3.70 for up to three hours and £6.20 for up to four hours, with a further charge for stays of up to six hours. Patients should use the parking-concessions service for concession arrangements.
Is There On-Street Parking Near the Hospital?
There is no on-street parking nearby, according to the official car-travel guidance. Drivers arriving on Headley Way should plan around the hospital car parks or a booked off-street space rather than expecting a kerbside bay outside the site. A monthly space in OX3 7SU suits repeated visits, while Nuffield Health is 0.2 mi away.
What Are the Parking Office Hours?
The car parking office is open Monday to Friday from 8.30am to 4.00pm and closed at weekends. Patients needing concessions can contact the Car Parking Office on 01865 223044. For parking-concession enquiries outside those office hours, the published contact information gives 0300 304 7777.
Are There Accessible and Motorcycle Parking Spaces?
Free motorcycle parking is available on the hospital site. Accessible bays are provided for visitors who need step-free access. Parking uses automatic number plate recognition, which records the vehicle registration number when entering and leaving, so drivers should use the hospital car parks and follow the site’s parking information.
What Public Transport Can Visitors Use?
Headington is served by frequent Oxford bus services, making public transport a practical alternative when site parking is limited. Oxford railway station is the main rail arrival point for the city. From the station, continue by bus towards Headington rather than relying on a walk across Oxford, then follow on-site pedestrian directions.
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