Only a few minutes from Culham Campus
Our Abingdon and Milton properties are all within a few minutes of Culham Campus
Culham’s prime location in the “Science Vale” makes it an excellent choice for business travellers and longer-term stays. If you’re working at Culham Campus, our serviced apartments place you just minutes from your workplace (no long or stressful commute). The campus is home to world-leading research facilities, including the UK Atomic Energy Authority, and is surrounded by key employment hubs such as Milton Park and Harwell Campus—making it a strategic base for contractors, engineers, and visiting specialists. Oxford city is just a 15–20 minute drive away, while nearby Didcot Parkway offers fast rail connections to London (around 45 minutes), ideal for meetings or day trips. Abingdon is only a few minutes away, providing shops, restaurants, and local amenities. For healthcare professionals or visitors, Oxford’s major hospitals, including the John Radcliffe, are within easy reach (approximately 25–30 minutes by car). In short, you’ll be perfectly positioned at the centre of Oxfordshire’s science and business community, while enjoying a more relaxed and convenient setting.
Getting around
Oxford city is only a 20-minute drive, and Didcot Parkway’s fast train links (around 45 minutes to London) make day trips or meetings in London feasible.
By train
Local train stations are Culham and Didcot Parkway. Both a short bus, taxi or cycle ride from our Abingdon and Millbrook locations.
Car
Abingdon and Millbrook are located within a few miles of Culham Campus. With off street parking at most of our locations you can be sure to have a place to pull up at the end of the day.
Bus
Our Abingdon, Oxford and Millbrook have excellent bus routes to Culham Campus and other surrounding towns and cities.
Our Apartments
Contact Ashbrook Serviced Apartments directly to discuss your stay.
Abingdon is a historic market town offering a wide range of amenities right on your doorstep. In the town centre, you’ll find a great selection of shops, cafés, pubs, and restaurants—perfect for everything from a quick coffee to an evening meal by the river. There are also supermarkets, banks, pharmacies, and other everyday essentials all within easy reach.
The town is well served for leisure and fitness, with the White Horse Leisure & Tennis Centre offering a gym, swimming pool, and sports facilities. Abingdon’s weekly market and independent shops add to its charm, while the scenic River Thames provides lovely walks, pubs, and outdoor spaces to unwind after work.
For a wider selection of retail and entertainment, nearby Didcot offers additional high-street options and the Cornerstone Arts Centre, which hosts events, performances, and a café. Oxford is just a short drive away, giving access to world-class shopping, dining, and cultural attractions.
For weekend outings, the surrounding countryside offers plenty to explore—from riverside walks and cycling routes to the nearby North Wessex Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Several major supermarkets (Tesco, Sainsbury’s, Waitrose, and M&S Food) are located in and around Abingdon, making self-catering simple and convenient.
If you’re travelling with an electric vehicle, there are EV charging points available locally and at many of our properties, ensuring you can charge with ease during your stay.
In short, Abingdon offers the perfect balance of convenience, character, and connectivity—ideal for both business and extended stays.