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Pembroke College, Oxford, UK

Visa requirements

Important info for international guests

As of April 2, 2025, visitors (including Germans) to the UK who don't currently need a visa for short stays will need an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) before traveling.

Please see more details here: https://homeofficemedia.blog.gov.uk/electronic-travel-authorisation-eta-factsheet-march-2025/

Directions

Oxford isn’t too far from London. You can fly, drive or take a train there.

The ceremony will take place at:

Pembroke College, St Aldate's, Oxford, OX1 1DW

After a short walk from Pembroke College, the boat will depart from:

Folly bridge (which is the road which links St Aldates to the Abingdon road – nearest postcode is OX1 4LA). The landing stage is on the right hand side as you pass over Folly bridge (on the opposite side of the river from the well-known riverside pub Head of the River).

We arrive by boat at VOCO Oxford Thames Hotel:

Henley Rd, Sandford-on-Thames, Oxford, OX4 4GX

Where to Stay

Hotel

We have rooms blocked off for wedding guests at a hotel in the VOCO hotel. Mention the Cribbs/Idler wedding when you book.

VOCO OXFORD THAMES HOTEL

https://oxfordthames.vocohotels.com/

For further accommodation options see:
https://www.universityrooms.com/

or use your usual provider.