A secluded creative space…

Our cosy workshop is located on Edith Road in the ancient Grandpont area of Oxford, overlooking the streams, trees and outdoor Lido of Hinksey Park.

Part of a creative cluster of buildings which originally housed a punt builder’s workshop, our neighbours at Edith Road Workshops now include a jeweller, figurative artist, weaver and car mechanic. 

A rustic barn with wooden siding and a rusty metal roof, surrounded by green trees and plants, with a cobblestone pathway in front.

Getting to us

Walking

Just off the Abingdon Road, we are a short 15 minute walk south from Oxford city centre and around 25-30 minutes from the train station.

Bussing

The Newton Road bus stop is actually at the end of Edith Road and is served by all major buses going south from Oxford (35, X1, X2, X3, X15, X32).

The X15 and X1 are direct from Oxford train station.

Driving and parking.

Due to its age and location, there is no parking at the workshop itself.

However, parking is available opposite at Hinksey Park Car Park (OX1 4PZ) and we are a 5 minute bus ride from the Redbridge Park & Ride located at the bottom of Abingdon Road (busses X32, X1, X2, X3 and 35).

The Westgate Shopping Centre Car Park is also a 20 minute walk away.

Please be aware that Oxford does have a Congestion Charge (7am – 7pm). To avoid being charged, we would recommend that you do not drive through Oxford centre to reach us (due to the traffic, Google Maps etc is unlikely to suggest this route anyway..).

Any questions about any logistics please contact us

Where to stay?

As a popular tourist destination (thank you world-famous university and Harry Potter…), Oxford has a huge range of accommodation options.

If you are having trouble finding something that suits your needs then please do get in touch and we can help with your search.

A corner of a brick house with a red door, some gardening tools, and lush green plants and flowering lavender in a garden
A woodworking workshop with a large round wooden table, various tools, clamps, and measuring devices. The workshop has large windows with a view of green foliage outside.
Open black door revealing a table and chair inside a brick-walled workshop or garage with a corrugated roof and window
 

Things we like in and around Oxford…

With its famous dreaming spires, ancient cobbled streets and floppy haired cycling students, Oxford is a beautiful city within which to while away a long weekend.

Attending one of our courses is the perfect excuse for an Oxford mini-break. So, with that in mind, Ellis and Andrew thought they’d make some suggestions regarding what to see and what to do.

A view of Christ Church College in Oxford. Close to the workshop of Froe Studio which offers bespoke furniture and woodworking courses , classes and workshops.

Andrew says…

“I’d go for a spot of sightseeing around the Radcliffe Camera and Bridge of Sighs before stopping in at the Turf Tavern (which occupies a medieval site next the old city walls). Always worth checking out the Weston Library, as it often hosts interesting and unusual exhibitions.”

Rowers on the Thames in Oxford.

Ellis would…

Meander down the canal towards Jericho and a French bistro lunch at the Old Book Binders; marvel at the array of ancient artefacts in the Pitt Rivers Museum; see nearly three miles of continuous book shelves in Blackwell’s Bookshop’s underground Norrington Rooms; watch the sun go down over Christ Church Meadow.

Further afield, I’d delve into a bit of prehistory and visit the Uffington White Horse, Wayland’s Smithy and the enigmatic Rollright Stones.