Godstow Trout Weir site visit | Oxford | IN-PERSON

Hosted by the CIWEM Central Southern branch

Event description

Learn about the fascinating and complex weir replacement project of the historic 85 year old Godstow Trout Weir, Wolvercote, Oxford.

The project team had to manage environmental, historic, engineering and engagement issues to complete the successful replacement of this iconic and even much loved weir on the River Thames.

The site visit will cover the project roles needed to fulfil this multi-million pound project and the work activities required. Our speakers will discuss the permissions required to achieve getting to site and some of the sustainability issues we faced.

After the event there will be the option of joining us for a drink and networking in the iconic riverside the pub The Trout Inn, which overlooks the weir, famous for featuring in the Inspector Morse TV series.

CIWEM members and non-members are welcome to attend this technical site visit. We will be walking a short distance on uneven ground, so walking boots or shoes will be required. If you do have a high visibility vest, please bring it as we will be walking on the road to access the weir and nunnery site.

If you do have a physical disability, please contact us to see how we can accommodate your visit.

Part of the CIWEM Catchment Management and Nature-based Solutions series

Booking and joining information

This event is open to members and non-members of CIWEM.

Please note there is limited capacity at this event. Bookings must be made through 'My CIWEM' using the above booking link and are only confirmed once you have clicked ‘proceed & submit’ in the cart and received a confirmation email. Should you be unable to attend the event after booking, please cancel to allow other delegates to take the place.

If you have any questions about your booking or would like to cancel your attendance, please contact barbara.woods@ciwem.org.

If you have any queries about this talk, please contact Nicola Shorter at Nicola.shorter@environment-agency.gov.uk.

About the venue and getting there

The event will take place at Godstow Trout Weir, adjacent to 185 Godstow Road, (Lower) Wolvercote, Oxford OX2 8PN. The venue is north west of Oxford city centre and can be reached by bus from Oxford city centre. Oxford can be reached by rail from London Paddington, or London Marylebone (buses required to get to Wolvercote).

We will be walking a short distance on uneven ground, so walking boots or shoes will be required. If you do have a high visibility vest, please bring it as we will be walking on the road to access the weir and nunnery site.

If you do have a physical disability, please contact us to see how we can accommodate your visit.

Toilets are available and parking is free.

Please assemble outside the Trout Inn entrance (not on the road).

Travelling to the venue

As part of CIWEM’s commitment to tackling the climate and ecological emergency we would encourage delegates to use the most environmentally sustainable means of transport possible.

By Train | Underground | Tram

Oxford railway station is the easiest mainline railway station to Godstow and is located on Botley Road, 15-20 minutes’ walk from the city centre. First Great Western & CrossCountry trains serve Oxford Station, from Southampton to Birmingham New Street. Alternatively, Oxford Parkway railway station is close and is served by Chiltern Trains running from Banbury to London Marylebone. You will then need to get buses to (Lower) Wolvercote.

By Bus | Coach

The no. 6 bus (Oxford Bus Company, JR Hospital/City Centre to Wolvercote) bus runs near Godstow Trout Weir. Please stay on the bus until Lower Wolvercote. Alternatively, the ST2 (OBC, City Centre to Wytham) runs past Godstow Weir but ceases early evening. www.oxfordbus.co.uk

By foot | cycle

The site can be access by cycling on the Thames Path to Wolvercote, from close to Oxford railway station. The site is about 30-40 minutes’ cycle ride.

By car

If you are coming by car, please consider sharing the journey with others to reduce your environmental footprint. Please park at Godstow Road car park (Port Meadow North), OX2 8PU.

As this is an in-person event, please remain vigilant to control the spread of COVID-19 and stay safe.

We would request that if you think you might have contracted COVID or have recently had the disease, that you do not attend the event.

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