Your Visit

Planning Your Visit

Planning Your Visit

Waterperry Opera Festival is a unique open-air experience, set within the stunning grounds of Waterperry House and Gardens. With a range of performances across different venues, we recommend planning ahead to ensure a smooth visit.

Upon arrival into the free Waterperry Opera Car Parks (signposted), head to the Box Office Tent (behind the Tea Shop) to collect your wristband, which grants access to the festival grounds.

Our lovely team of staff and volunteers will be on hand to guide you to where you need to be, ensuring a seamless and enjoyable start to your festival experience.

If you arrive late, you will be admitted at the next appropriate break in the performance to minimize disruption to the audience and performers.

Festival & Gardens Opening Hours

The festival grounds open at 10:00 AM and close at 5:30 PM to the public.

Ticket holders for evening performances can remain in the gardens beyond 5:30 PM.

Box Office Opening Times:

Friday 8 August | from 2pm

Saturday 9 August | from 10.30am

Sunday 10 August | from 10.30am

Monday 11 August | Closed

Tuesday 12 August | from 2pm

Wednesday 13 August | from 2pm

Thursday 14 August | from 2pm

Friday 15 August | from 2pm

Saturday 16 August | from 10.30am

Sunday 17 August | ​from 10.30am

Getting to Waterperry

  • By Car

    Use the postcode OX33 1LA for SatNav directions.

    Waterperry is 7.5 miles from Oxford, with ample free parking on-site.

    Accessible parking is available in the main Waterperry Gardens car park, rather than the main opera car park. Disabled patrons should drive into the main Waterperry Gardens car park and use the marked accessible spaces in front of the hedge. Stewards will be on hand to assist if needed. Please note that accessible parking spaces cannot be reserved in advance.

  • By Train

    The nearest station is Haddenham & Thame Parkway.

    From there, book a taxi to Waterperry Gardens.

    Recommended taxi service: Cabco Taxi Haddenham – 01844 299444.

  • By Public Transport

    Bus Route: Arriva Bus 280 from Oxford to Church Road, Wheatley (followed by a taxi).

    Alternatively, confident walkers may take the Arriva Bus 280 to Waterstock Turn, with a 20-minute walk across the fields to Waterperry Gardens.

 

Festival Map

A comprehensive festival map will be available closer to the event date. It will highlight:

  • Performance Venues (Main Stage, Amphitheatre, Garden Glade, Ballroom)

  • Parking & Drop-off Zones

  • Hospitality Areas

  • Toilet & Accessibility Facilities

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