Mathematical Institute
Music at Oxford hires auditoriums in the Mathematical Institute for concerts; if you wish to find out more about hiring the venue, please see the venue information section and contact the venue directly.
The Andrew Wiles Building, officially opened in October 2013, stands proudly alongside the re-energised Radcliffe Observatory Quarter. With its distinctive Penrose Paving and awe-inspiring balconies, it is a great pleasure for Music at Oxford to welcome you to join us here for scintillating concerts.
Venue Information
Mathematical Institute
University of Oxford
Andrew Wiles Building
Radcliffe Observatory Quarter (550)
Woodstock Road
Oxford
OX2 6GG
01865 273 525
enquiries@maths.ox.ac.uk
www.maths.ox.ac.uk
How to get here
By Car
Please note that parking is extremely difficult anywhere in the city centre and there is no parking available at the Institute. Many roads in the centre are barred to vehicles. Visitors travelling by car are encouraged to use the Park and Ride buses. There is further information about car parking in Oxford on the City Council website. Please be aware that the Oxford Zero Emissions Zone is in force, you can find out more by clicking on the link.
By Bus/Coach
There are a number of local buses connecting various parts of Oxford and the surrounding towns and villages to the city centre. Please check the Stagecoach and Oxford Bus Company’s journey planners to find a route that serves your travel needs. Oxford is also easy to reach from London by coach. The Oxford Tube runs up to every 10 minutes and National Express buses leave Marylebone every 20 minutes (approx.) to Oxford bus station.
By Train
A direct service operates between both London Marylebone and London Paddington to Oxford station. Oxford station has direct rail services from many locations including London, Birmingham, Manchester, Hereford, Worcester, Newcastle and York. For details and to plan your journey, see the National Rail Enquiries website. The Maths Institute is a 17 minute walk or 4 minute taxi journey from the station.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does the venue have a bar?
Yes, we have a pop-up bar at this venue. The bar and the faculty café can be found on the Lower Ground Floor, close to the entrance to the lecture theatre we use for concerts.
Where is the box office located?
Our pop-up box office is located on the Ground Floor.
When will the box office at the venue be open?
We open our pop-up box office half-an-hour before the start of the concert. The box office is open for collections of pre-bought tickets, ticket enquiries and purchasing tickets on the door. If you have chosen to have your tickets delivered to your email or postal address, please make sure you bring your ticket with you. We are happy to accept tickets shown on a mobile phone.
Where can I find the toilets?
The toilets are on the Lower Ground Floor, near the entrance to the lecture theatre where our concerts take place.
I have additional access needs, which entrance should I use?
Wheelchair and step-free access is via the main entrance, and access to the lifts can be obtained at the reception desk on the ground floor.
Where can I find more access information about the venue?
You can always call the box office with any access questions you may have, or if you think you need more venue specific information, you can find more information on the Mathematical Institute website.