Train/Coach

If you’re staying somewhere central, we’d recommend catching a train or coach to Oxford if you can. All of the wedding events will be within walking distance, so you won’t need a car, and if you’re able-bodied, being on foot is the best way to experience the city. Oxford’s also well-served by Uber and local buses, which accept contactless card payment.

Here’s some information about trains:

• From London Paddington: Direct trains to Oxford run frequently (about every 15–30 minutes) with Great Western Railway (GWR). The journey takes around 50–70 minutes, depending on the service.
• From London Marylebone: You can also travel direct to Oxford with Chiltern Railways from London Marylebone. These trains take about 60-75 minutes, arriving at either Oxford or Oxford Parkway station.
• From the North: There’s a direct CrossCountry route from Manchester Piccadilly to Oxford, which goes via Stafford and Birmingham New Street. If you’re travelling from somewhere else like Liverpool, you’ll probably find yourself changing at one of those two stations en route if you decide to take the train.

The best way to book trains is through Trainline or National Rail. Make sure you avoid travelling in peak times for a cheaper fare. If you’re not a UK resident, you can and should still consider getting a Railcard, a type of discount card that can save you a third on the cost of your fares.

The main Oxford railway station is just a short walk or ride from the city centre and most hotels, and Oxford Parkway railway station is served by four different buses that take about 12 minutes to get into the city centre.

Car

It’s also pretty quick and simple to drive to Oxford, whether you’re coming from London (usually about 75 minutes), the north or an airport. Parking can be a bit of a fiddle in town, though, so bear that in mind when making your plan. There’s more information about parking on our wedding day in one of the other FAQs.

The cricket should wrap up just before dusk on the Friday, so we’ve left the evening free for you all to explore Oxford together. There’s lots of great pubs and restaurants in the centre of town as featured in our guide above.

With the exception of children within our close family, the ceremony and reception will be adult-only. However, we'd love to see your little ones at the cricket match the day before - there'll be plenty of space for them to run around!

Our wedding ceremony will be indoors, the drinks reception will be outdoors (weather permitting!), and dinner and dancing will be in a marquee.

We'd love you to come dressed formally. So, ladies, please come wearing dresses or jumpsuits. If you’re planning to join the stroll across Port Meadow, make sure to bring or wear a comfy pair of shoes or flats. Gentlemen, don a lounge suit with a shirt and a tie. Summery linen suits are welcome too!

After the ceremony, our journey to The Medley Walled Garden will be part of the day’s experience; a short stroll across Port Meadow with beautiful riverside views and the odd cow or horse.

On foot (recommended)

The walk takes around 15 minutes at a leisurely pace. There's no need to worry about directions - Ed's friends will guide the way, so everyone can relax and enjoy the scenery. Ladies — we recommend bringing a pair of comfortable flats to make the meadow stroll more enjoyable.

By taxi or car

If walking isn’t ideal, you can grab an Uber (or book a taxi from a local firm), or drive and park at the venue. Access is via Binsey Lane, and you'll go through an open gate up a little farm track up to the venue. Note that, while the roadworks that currently block Botley Road by the railway station are scheduled to finish at some point in August 2026, this could be after our wedding day. In event that they're not finished, the alternative route between the church and the venue via the A34 may take a little longer (~20 minutes). Please also be advised that, as it stands, the venue would like cars taken off site at the end of the evening. We'll update you via email in the lead-up to the wedding if this changes.

It's possible to park on most of the streets around St Margaret's Church, such as St Margaret's Road itself, for free for up to two hours on weekdays and Saturdays. If you are planning to do that for the ceremony, we'd recommend arriving with ample time before kick-off at 13:00 to avoid any stress.

After the ceremony, you'll then be able to drive over and park in a field at the venue, the Medley Walled Garden. Note that, while the roadworks that currently block Botley Road by the railway station are scheduled to finish at some point in August 2026, this could be after our wedding day. In the event that the roadworks aren't finished, the alternative route between the church and the venue via the A34 may take a little longer (~20 minutes). Please also be advised that, as it stands, the venue would like cars taken off site at the end of the evening. We'll update you via email in the lead-up to the wedding if this changes.

As previously mentioned, for the able-bodied amongst you, our recommendation is to come to the church without your car if you can. It's a really pleasant stroll up from central Oxford to the church, either via the canal path or the buzzy Walton Street in Jericho. You can easily catch a bus or grab an Uber if you don't fancy the walk up from town. You'll then also be able to enjoy the beautiful stroll across Port Meadow to the venue.

The music will end at 23:00, and our venue will ask guests to leave by 23:30. If the Botley Road roadworks are still ongoing, it will probably make most sense to get a cab from Walton Well Car Park if you're staying centrally. We’ll organise a short guided twilight walk back across Port Meadow from the reception to the car park (about 10 minutes) so you won’t need to worry about navigation or getting lost. Please book your taxi for around 23:30 to make for a smooth departure. Uber is also available in Oxford. If you're not staying centrally, it could make more sense to ask your taxi to pick you up from the Medley Walled Garden itself.