Harcourt Arboretum Autumn Fair Shuttle Bus

The Autumn Fair arrives at Harcourt Arboretum on Saturday, 24th October 2026. 

Just outside of Nuneham Courtenay, Harcourt Arboretum is home to 150 acres of botanical wonders, rare plants and wandering wildlife. To celebrate autumn in all its glory, the Autumn Fair comes to the arboretum for a day of hands-on activities, live demonstrations and local artisanal delights, all set against a stunning backdrop of spectacular seasonal colour.  

Oxford Bus Company will be providing a FREE shuttle bus service to and from the fair and Redbridge Park&Ride. Download the timetable here. 

Live tracking and timetables will also be available in the Oxford Bus app. 

Fares 

Parking at Harcourt Arboretum is £10, and must be booked in advance. As an alternative option, why not choose the Park&Ride? For just £2.50, you can leave the car for up to 16 hours, then use the Oxford Bus Company shuttle bus, service HA1, to get to the fair. Tickets for the shuttle are free, just hop aboard and enjoy your day out! 

Other local bus services 

Thames Travel operates the X40 River Rapids service, running up to every 20 minutes, linking Oxford and Reading with a stop in Nuneham Courtenay, just a 4-minute walk from Harcourt Arboretum’s front gates. Click here to see the timetable - use bus stop ‘Baldon Lane’. Normal fares will apply. 

Interested in attending the Harcourt Arboretum Autumn Fair? Tickets are £10.80 per adult when purchased in advance online and £12.00 on the door. Click here for more information and to book your tickets.