Wroxton General Information

TRAVELING IN THE U.K.

• You will be able to change money at both Heathrow and Gatwick.  You will also be able to use many ATM cards in the UK, and there are ATM machines available in several locations at both airports.

• June weather in the UK is typically 70-something degrees during the day but it can get chilly at night. You will definitely want to bring an umbrella. 

• UK wall sockets are designed for plugs with three square pins.  The standard voltage in the UK is 240V AC, 50Hz.  This is compared to the US where the voltage is 120V, 60Hz.  If you want to use an American electrical appliance while in the UK, you will need an adapter for the plug and most likely need a voltage adapter as well, unless your appliance can cope with 240V (check the specifications printed on the bottom). 

HOW TO GET TO WROXTON COLLEGE

• Wroxton College is located in the village of Wroxton, three miles outside the town of Banbury in the county of Oxfordshire.  It is approximately ninety minutes west of London.

• The closest major international airport to Banbury is Heathrow. Should you opt to arrive instead at Gatwick Airport it will take you at least an extra hour to reach Wroxton.

• If you intend to travel to Banbury/Wroxton by public transportation, it is most direct (and most economical) to go by bus.  Alternatively, trains run into Banbury from Paddington Station in central London.

• Regardless of whether you arrive by bus or by train, once you arrive in Banbury local taxis can take you to Wroxton.  Local calls are usually 20p.

• You are responsible for your own travel arrangements. You must arrive at the University no later than 3:00pm Saturday June 20. For a bus schedule from either Heathrow or Gatwick consult http://www.nationalexpress.co.uk. If you coordinate travel plans with other Wroxton participants it may be more economical to hire a private shuttle for the group, this information can be obtained by e-mailing TRAVELINER@aol.com

STAYING AT WROXTON COLLEGE

• The reception office at Wroxton College is open 24 hours a day.  Should you need to call Wroxton for some reason, its number from within the UK is 01295 730551.
• We will be staying in a college dorm, so we will be pretty much on our own in terms of carrying our luggage, arranging for off-hour meals, etc.  However, Wroxton is a rustic and beautiful setting and we have always enjoyed staying there.

• The cost of room and board is not included in the participation fee. This cost is approximately £47.50 per night and includes accommodations and all meals. Room fees must be paid in cash (US dollar or English pounds) upon arrival at Wroxton College.

• The two morning study group sessions will run from approximately 9:30 – 10:30 AM and 11:30 – 12:30 PM.

• Afternoon sessions will run from 2:30 – 3:30 PM and 4:30 – 5:30 PM.

• Meal times at Wroxton:
  Breakfast: 8:00 – 8:50 AM
  Morning coffee: 10:45 – 11:15 AM
  Lunch: 1 PM
  Afternoon Tea: 3:45 – 4:15 PM
  Dinner: 7 PM