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ORFC 2027

Conference Venues

A brief guide to the various spaces at ORFC and what you will find going on there.

ORFC takes place across a range of venues in central Oxford, all of which are located just off the High Street in the centre of Oxford and within a 7-minute walk of each other.

Catholic Chaplaincy, Oxford, OX1 1RD

We’re back at Oxford University Catholic Chaplaincy. This will be our new social hub for 2027 and also the site for registration. Expect to enjoy local food, drinks from Old Tree Brewery and evening entertainment. You’ll also find book signings, fabulous workshops and exhibitors here. It is conveniently located just off St Aldate’s on Rose Place, less than a 5 minute walk from the Oxford Town Hall.

Oxford Town Hall, St Aldate’s, Oxford OX1 1BX

Join us in the Main Hall for our opening and closing plenaries, as well as returning to our  Speakers’ Hall, which will include sessions from movement leaders taking on the most urgent challenges facing farming communities today. We’ll also have more exhibitors here from across the food and farming sector. 

You’ll find answers to many of your practical questions in sessions across the Town Hall, including the Assembly Room, Council Chamber, Court Room, and St Aldate’s Room.

and new for this year, the Old Library we’ll be hosting more sessions on farm practice. 

Museum of Oxford, St Aldate’s, Oxford OX1 1BX

The Museum of Oxford is attached to the Oxford Town Hall and the entrance is through the Oxford Town Hall Foyer. Head downstairs to find the Museum Makers Space, where we will be hosting a variety of practical workshops.

Wesley Memorial Church, New Inn Hall St, Oxford OX1 2DH

Wesley Memorial Church is a 6-minute walk to the Town Hall. Here you’ll find the Sanctuary, John Wesley Room and the Hall. You’ll hear more from sessions and partners on Listening to the Land, labour justice and land access at this venue. 

Blue Boar House, 5 Blue Boar St, Oxford OX1 4EE

The Inter-Varsity Room is just around the corner from the Museum of Oxford and the Oxford Town Hall, for dynamic workshops throughout the conference.

St Columba’s United Reformed Church, Alfred Street, Oxford OX1 4EH 

A two minute walk from the Oxford Town Hall on Alfred Street, you’ll find St Columba’s United Reformed Church. This is where you will find the Sanctuary and the Hall, where we’ll be hosting a variety of workshops and discussions on labour justice and land access.

St Aldates Tavern, 108 St Aldate’s, Oxford OX1 1BU

Head over the road from the Oxford Town Hall to the Merton Room on the first floor of the St Aldate’s Tavern for a rich selection of engaged conversations in a less formal setting, including the press social on Thursday night.

Cheng Building, located in Jesus College on the corner of Cornmarket and Market Street

You’ll find critical policy discussions happening in the Digital Hub downstairs at the Cheng Building and in the Seminar Room.

Ship Street Centre, Jesus College, Oxford, OX1 3DW

Head to the Ship Street Centre, Lecture Theatre where you will find stimulating panel discussions on everything from farmer-led research to the pollution and health crises, and the Workshop Room where you’ll be able to join small focused workshops on transforming your food and farming business and more.

Story Museum, 42 Pembroke St, Oxford OX1 1BP

We’re back at the Story Museum this year too. Expect evening events at the Whispering Wood and The Woodshed and the Crèche will be available to book once again, offering a playful and creative environment for children to explore stories and imagination through games, crafts and storytelling with the Story Museum’s Learning Team.

ORFC 2027 Venue Map