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Lincoln College, EPA Centre, Oxford: The EPA Centre

Lincoln College, EPA Centre, Oxford

Enjoy modern, ensuite accommodation located in the heart of Oxford

Summary

  • 19th century buildings
  • 21st century buildings
  • Breakfast included
  • No car parking
  • No smoking
  • Minimum age 18

Facilities

  • Free broadband access
  • Shared gardens

Food and Drinks

  • Continental breakfast (included)

Nearby recreations

  • Recommended walks
  • Pub (walking distance)
  • Museums (walking distance)
  • Gardens
  • Recommended restaurants (walking distance)
  • Theatre (walking distance)

The EPA Science Centre is a modern accommodation complex owned by Lincoln College. The EPA Centre is centrally located in the historic city of Oxford, and warmly welcomes guests during the summer vacation.

The Centre is located across the road from the popular Pitt Rivers Museum. The University Parks are also a 5 minute walk away.

All bedrooms are ensuite, and come equipped with bed linen, towels, tea- and coffee-making facilities and access to the internet (with an Ethernet cable). There is a Lodge on site; this is staffed 24 hours a day for added security.

History to the present day

EPA are the initials of Sir Edward Penley Abraham, one of the pioneers of biomedical research. He developed the class of antibiotics known as cephalosporins, used amongst other things in the fight against diphtheria and typhoid fever. Unlike Florey, he was able to patent his cephalosporin and the money generated through royalties was used to form the Edward Abraham Fund. Lincoln College has benefited from the EPA Trust with the provision of a new accommodation and conferencing complex, named the Lincoln EPA Science Centre. The accommodation is located within a row of Victorian terraces on Museum Road; these were converted to student halls of residence between 2003 and 2006.

Lincoln College itself is located on Turl Street. It was founded in 1427 by Richard Fleming, the Bishop of Lincoln. It was named after his Cathedral as "The College of the Blessed Mary and All Saints". Lincoln is among the oldest of the Turl Street Colleges, and one of the least spoilt legacies of the Middle Ages. According to Nikolaus Pevsner, Lincoln College "preserves more of the character of a 15th-century College than any other in Oxford".

Guests of the EPA Science Centre are welcome to visit Lincoln College between the hours of 2pm and 5pm daily.

Food and Drinks

The rate includes a continental-style breakfast, served in the Centre itself. Breakfast includes toast, cereal, fruit, tea and coffee refreshments and other items.

Breakfast is served between 8am and 9.30am, Monday to Friday. At the weekends, breakfast will be served from 9am-10am.

Grounds and gardens

The EPA Science Centre is set within tranquil, well-maintained gardens.

Other facilities

All rooms are provided with tea and coffee-making facilites. As part of our commitment to the environment towels and sheets are changed every 2-3 days unless otherwise requested.

Laundry facilities are available on site; laundry cards are issued at the Lodge in exchange for a £5 deposit.

Internet is also available in each of the rooms, via Ethernet cable.

 

Arrival information and how to find us

Address: The EPA Science Centre, Museum Road, Oxford, OX1 3PX, United Kingdom

Address: The EPA Science Centre, Museum Road, Oxford, OX1 3PX.

Check In: From 2pm. Check Out: By 10am.

The Centre is located on Museum Road, and is marked by a set of double red doors, with "Lady Abraham House" above the entrance. Museum Road can be accessed both from St Giles (through the "Lamb and Flag" passage) and from Parks Road.

On arrival please report to the Lodge where you will be given your keys and directed to your room. The Lodge is staffed 24 hours a day, and it may be possible to leave your luggage should you arrive before your accommodation is ready.

Due to the EPA Science Centre's central location, we are unable to offer parking. Oxford offers a popular park and ride scheme.

The EPA Science Centre is a 20-25 minute walk from the train station, and a 15-20 minute walk from the bus station. 

More photos of Lincoln College, EPA Centre, Oxford

The Lodge

Outside Area

Aerial View

The Front Entrance

Customer feedback

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, November 2011: Excellent. Very nice gardens

, September 2011: Very good alternative to pricey hotel accomodation. Quiet but central location.

, September 2011: happy to use again, very friendly and helpful staff, and the shower failure was sorted quickly the same day. Many thanks

, September 2011: College lodgings are typically spartan and these were no exception. The room was spacious, the en suite very clean and functional, and the breakfast sufficient to start the day. The porters were extremely nice and helpful.

, August 2011: I enjoyed it to stay in the city of Oxford. The room was clean and enough for me. I would have liked to see the news on televisoin. That was not possible. As I dont understand, what you mean with overall..., I cant say anything about it. thanks barbara Keller

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