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When & Where

WFOFAD takes place on Saturday 15 May 2027, from 10:00am to 4:30pm, at St Mary’s Church and Church Green, Witney, OX28 4AW.

A smiling stallholder in an apron behind his stall inside St Mary’s

Admission

Entry is £3 per person. Children under 12 accompanied by a parent or carer are free. All funds raised support the work of the Parish of Witney.

Dogs are welcome in the churchyard and on Church Green, but are not permitted inside St Mary’s during the festival.

Smoking and vaping are not permitted inside St Mary’s.

Getting Here by Bus

Witney is well served by regular bus services from Oxford, Carterton, Burford, and surrounding towns and villages. Most services stop in the town centre, just a short walk from the festival site at St Mary’s Church and Church Green (OX28 4AW).

Popular local routes include:

  • S1/S2 (Stagecoach): Frequent buses between Oxford and Witney
  • 233 (Pulhams): Connecting Carterton, Burford, and Witney

We recommend checking current timetables with your local operator or visiting the Oxfordshire public transport information page.

Parking in Witney

Witney has several town centre car parks, all within easy walking distance of the festival site. Most offer free parking for up to 3 hours, with longer stays available in selected locations.

Recommended car parks:

  • Marriotts Walk (OX28 6GW) — Close to shopping and just a short walk to Church Green
  • Woolgate Centre (OX28 6AP) — Right by the High Street, 3 hours free
  • Welch Way (OX28 6JH) — Behind Waitrose, very close to the Festival
  • Woodford Way (OX28 6GE) — A large car park with longer stay options
  • The Leys (OX28 4AR) — Very close to Church Green but likely to be busy due to the fun fair on the same day

Please check the latest parking arrangements and restrictions on the West Oxfordshire District Council website before travelling.

Accessibility

St Mary’s provides disabled access, and disabled toilet facilities are available inside the church.

The festival site includes the church, churchyard and Church Green. Some of the historic ground and flooring is uneven, so visitors should take care when moving around the site.

Toilets

Toilets are available during the festival, including accessible toilet facilities and baby changing facilities inside St Mary’s.

Temporary toilets are also provided outside the church.

Contact

The best way to contact us is by email:

wfofad@witneyparish.org.uk

You can also phone the Church Office on 01993 779492, Monday to Friday, 09:00 to 13:00.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Are dogs allowed?

Dogs are welcome outside in the churchyard and on Church Green. However, due to health and safety concerns and the busy nature of the event, we cannot allow dogs inside St Mary’s Church during WFOFAD. At all other times dogs are always welcome at St Mary’s!

How many stallholders are there?

Almost 70 stalls were at WFOFAD 26.

Who organises the Festival?

WFOFAD is organised by the Parish of Witney, Reg Charity #1129784. We all volunteer our time for free.

What happens to funds raised by the event?

Monies raised by the festival go towards the Parish of Witney, which has responsibility for the maintenance and renewal of St Mary’s so that our town’s ancient House of Prayer can be preserved for future generations.