An Oxford World War II Conference

After you enroll, we’ll ask you to provide or update your personal information and preferences, which includes your health information, lodging and meal preferences for your program.

A passport is required for this program. It must be valid for at least 6 months after your return date.

This information about travel documents pertains to participants holding U.S. passports. Non-U.S. citizens should refer to their country's requirements to ensure they have the necessary documentation for travel.

United Kingdom

• Your passport must have 1 blank passport page(s) for entry/exit visas in this country.

• A travel visa is required and it must be obtained in advance.

• The cost of this visa is not included in the cost of your trip.

• Your visa can be secured electronically. You may use the services of our designated visa service, Passport Visa Express, please see details on the process and the price at Passport Visa Express. If you prefer you may secure your electronic visa on your own, see the notes below for details.

Please note: American & Canadian passport holders traveling to or through the United Kingdom will need authorization via the UK Government's Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) Visa. The application is available online and via the UK ETA App at https://www.gov.uk/guidance/apply-for-an-electronic-travel-authorisation-eta#apply-for-an-eta. You will need your passport information to complete the form. Once received, the application is expected to be processed within three business days. Once you have received confirmation, it will be valid for two years or until your passport expires (whichever occurs first). The application fee is 10 GBP. You must apply before entering the UK.

If Road Scholar is arranging your air travel to and from the program, and you travel on the scheduled start and end dates, you’ll receive free round-trip transfers from the airport to the hotel.

Arrival day is on September 1, 2025

Meet the group at St Hugh's College in Oxford

Start of Trip:  3:00 p.m. college check-in & Program Registration; 5:30 p.m. Orientation; 6:30 p.m. Welcome Reception; 7:00 p.m. Welcome Dinner.

Getting to the site: Transfers from the airport to St Hugh’s College on group arrival day are included for all participants, including those who have not booked air travel through Road Scholar. For those who have not booked flights through Road Scholar we will be arranging 2 transfers. One at 10am and one at 1pm. Both transfers will be from the Arrivals Hall at Terminal 5. Our representative will be waiting outside the Costa Coffee outlet. If you miss either of these transfers we must presume you will be making your own arrangements. IMPORTANT - Please contact info@roadscholar.org to confirm if you wish to be included on one of these transfers. If you are arriving in country ahead of group arrival day and wish to travel to Oxford independently: Oxford Bus's Airline Service is a frequent regular service running day and night, seven days a week from the central bus station and Terminal 5 bus stops 10-12. Vehicles are wheelchair-accessible and a free wi-fi service is available. See OxfordBus.co.uk (Tel: +44 (0)1865 785 400). Trains to Oxford depart from London Paddington and Marylebone rail stations throughout the day. There are usually two direct trains per hour from each station, and the journey takes approximately 1 hour. A one-way (single) ticket from either station should cost approximately GBP28. Please note that trains from Marylebone typically have fewer carriages than those from Paddington so can be more crowded, with less space for luggage. Another option from central London is the Oxford Tube - a motorcoach beginning near Victoria Station on Buckingham Palace Road and travelling to the Oxford Gloucester Road Bus Station. Upon arrival to Oxford, take a taxi to St Hugh’s College then report to the Porter’s Lodge (located to the left of the main gate) to check in.

Getting to the site by train or bus: Trains, coaches and buses are frequent.

Your trip ends on: Sunday, September 7, 2025 in Oxford at St Hugh's College

End of Trip: 10:00 a.m. after breakfast in St Hugh's; college check-out 10:00 a.m.

Getting to the airport: Transfers from St Hugh's College to the airport on group departure day are included for all participants, including those who have not booked air travel through Road Scholar. For those who have not booked flights through Road Scholar we will be arranging one transfer which will arrive at Heathrow Terminal 5 by 10am. Please contact info@roadscholar.org to confirm if you ish to be included on one of these transfers.

Information if you are purchasing your own airfare: For those who have not booked flights through Road Scholar we will be arranging 2 transfers. One at 10am and one at 1pm. Both transfers will be from the Arrivals Hall at Terminal 5. Our representative will be waiting outside the Costa Coffee outlet. If you miss either of these transfers we must presume you will be making your own arrangements. Please contact info@roadscholar.org to confirm if you ish to be included on one of these transfers.