With beautiful countryside as a backdrop and acres of traffic-free space, Harwell is a place to connect with the living world – both through our scientific community and the scenery that surrounds it.

COMMUNITY

Whether you’re just visiting or planning to settle locally, South Oxfordshire is among the highest rating counties in the UK for quality of life. The bustle of nearby Oxford, combined with the solace of the Oxfordshire countryside, makes life at Harwell something to be treasured.

Sports teams and clubs

Harwell Campus is home to a wide variety of sports teams and clubs, served by a well-appointed sports pavilion and pitches. The campus also links up with the Ridgeway, a mixed-surface path that’s perfect for walking, running and cycling

Travel to Harwell Campus

TRAVEL

Your Commute

Introducing our new Travel Hub, your go-to spot for easy travel solutions to and from campus.

Check live bus schedules and find alternative commuting options. You can also take advantage of our amenities, including toilets and showers equipped with hairdryers and straighteners.

For cyclists, we offer exclusive access to a secure area for bike storage and maintenance. Lock up your bike, use the maintenance stand and refill your water bottle.

Open Monday to Friday from 7:30 to 20:00.

You can find the Travel Hub here.

Employees at Harwell Campus can get an exclusive 25% discount on the South Oxfordshire Zone or cityzone & South Oxfordshire Zone products on the key and the Oxford Bus app.

This discount is available on the following tickets:

To download our guide to Harwell Campus bus services, please click here.

Didcot Parkway rail station is only 5 miles away, with direct services to Central London (Paddington) in under 45 minutes and Oxford City Centre in under 15 minutes.

Frequent bus services, taxi’s and bike hire are available to onward travel to campus.

Our bike hire scheme is available to all Harwellians via the Donkey Republic app.

Available to use to and from campus, simply locate a bike via the Donkey Republic app and you’re good to go.

For a convenient and cost effective way of travelling to campus, how about taking part in our lift share scheme?

Getting Around Campus

Bikes and E-bikes

Fast, green and safe ­– bikes are a great way to travel around Harwell. Our bike loan scheme is available to all Harwellians via the Donkey Republic app.

With 48 hours free usage, they’re ideal for quick commutes and leisurely lunch hours.

Autonomous shuttle

Autonomous Bus

Our autonomous bus service is a zero-emissions driverless shuttle. It runs morning to evening on weekdays, covering two routes: Fermi Avenue and Eighth Avenue, both via the ESA.

Shuttle passes are available for free to campus pass-holders and their registered guests.

Sign up for the Member of the Future app

The Member of the Future app is available exclusively for ARC members and provides everything you need to make the most of Harwell Campus. You can book classes or meeting rooms, enter competitions and find exclusive discounts. We’re improving the functionality all the time and will be adding add car park booking, visitor registration, shuttle timetables and access to space on our other campuses over the next few months. Scan the QR code or click below to download.

EAT & DRINK

Food at Harwell

Charm at DiSH

Thai/Asian cuisine, with a range of Asian dishes from rice bowls, chicken karaage to spring rolls and Boba tea.

Location

Corner of Curie Avenue and Second Street.

Harwell Campus

Opening Hours

Mon & Tues: 11.30am – 3pm

Weds & Thurs: 11.30am – 8pm

Friday: 11.30am – 9pm

Saturday: 12.00pm – 9pm

Katalinis at DiSH

Whether you’re after some pitta and hummus or a delicious gyros, Katalinis have you covered.

Location

Corner of Curie Avenue and Second Street.

Harwell Campus

Opening Hours

Mon & Tues: 11.30am – 3pm

Weds & Thurs: 11.30am – 8pm

Friday: 11.30am – 9pm

Saturday: 12.00pm – 9pm

1885 at DiSH

Delicious, juicy burgers including veggie options inspired from when the burger was first created, in 1885! Buns are made fresh daily from a local baker down the road, and the meat is local to Oxfordshire

Location

Corner of Curie Avenue and Second Street.

Harwell Campus

Opening Hours

Mon & Tues: 11.30am – 3pm

Weds & Thurs: 11.30am – 8pm

Friday: 11.30am – 9pm

Saturday: 12.00pm – 9pm

Sole Luna at DiSH

Fresh Neapolitan Pizza, Desserts and Drinks

Location

Corner of Curie Avenue and Second Street.

Harwell Campus

Opening Hours

Mon & Tues: 11.30am – 3pm

Weds & Thurs: 11.30am – 8pm

Friday: 11.30am – 9pm

Saturday: 12.00pm – 9pm

DiSH Bar

A selection of alcoholic and non alcoholic drinks available.

Location

Corner of Curie Avenue and Second Street.

Harwell Campus

Opening Hours

Mon & Tues: 11.30am – 3pm

(subject to availability)

Weds – Fri: 11.30am – 9pm

Saturday: 12.00pm – 7pm

Lightbox Cafe

Designed with the Harwell community in mind. By day, we’re a family-friendly coffee house, serving up bougie brunches, artisan coffees and premium teas. 

Location

Behind Quad One, Becquerel Avenue

Harwell Campus

Opening Hours

Mon & Tues:

7:30am – 2:30pm

Weds, Thurs & Fri:

7:30am – 6:00pm

Sat & Sun: Closed

Bloomers

Bloomers serve a selection of tasty sandwiches and baguettes, made freshly to order at the counter

Location

363, Curie Avenue (parade of shops)

Harwell Campus

Opening Hours

Mon – Fri: 8.00am – 2.00pm

Change Please is an award-winning coffee company with a difference; a social enterprise supporting people out of homelessness through life changing coffee.

Location

Satellite Applications Catapult, Electron Building, Fermi Avenue, OX11 0QR

Opening Hours

Mon – Fri: 8.30am – 4.00pm

R22 restaurant STFC

Canteen style restaurant offering a range of hot and cold food for breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Location

Can only be accessed by passholders. Off Fermi Avenue.

Opening Hours

Daily
Breakfast: 07:30am – 09:30am
Lunch: 12:00pm – 1:45pm
Dinner 6:15pm – 8:00pm

WELLBEING

Wildlife and the environment

Clean, calm, quiet, and free from traffic. The green spaces within Harwell are a mix of landscaped areas and re-wilding zones. Reset with a head-clearing stroll around campus or take in the scenery by bike while you explore the area.

Campus trails

Harwell campus has acres of traffic-free open space where you can meet safely, and enjoy the surrounding greenery. Take a stroll around the campus or hire a bike and explore the area.

The Harwell Heritage Trail

Commemorating Harwell’s 75th anniversary, this is a 13 waypoint trail along a 4km circular route which will take approx. 60-90 minutes on foot.

Get out and explore Harwell

Harwell 2km trail

Download the 2km trail, that takes you around the main part of campus.

Harwell 5km trail

The 5km trail is a little more challenging. It will take you around campus as well as into some of the surrounding areas.

Running on Ridgeway

Harwell 8km trail

The 8km trail leads around the perimeter of campus and up to the start of the ridgeway.