How to find us / Opening Hours

By Road

Harpenden is close to Junctions 9/10 of the M1 and about 7 miles north of the M25.

From the M1:

– Take J9, follow the signs to Redbourn
– Go past the Hertfordshire County Showground on your right
– At the roundabout take the first exit (left) and follow the B487 until the next roundabout
– At the roundabout take the first exit (left) onto the A1081, Rothamsted is signposted on your left.

Parking

There is plenty of free parking at Rothamsted Enterprises. Please follow the signs for visitor’s car parking from the main entrance.

Our large car park is available on-site to all visitors, however vehicles are left on the premises at the owner’s risk. Rothamsted Enterprises accepts no responsibility for loss, theft, or damage to vehicles or their contents while parked on campus.

Please report to the Conference Centre reception on arrival unless otherwise directed.

By Rail

Harpenden is 28 mins by train from London St Pancras International (adjoined with London Kings Cross).

Taxis are available on arrival at Harpenden station.
Rothamsted is approximately 10 minutes’ walk from the station.

By Air

Luton Airport is 20 mins from Rothamsted Enterprises – take the coach to Luton Airport Parkway train station and take the train line direct to Harpenden.

London Heathrow and London Stansted airports are approximately an hour’s drive from Rothamsted Enterprises.

From Heathrow take a Piccadilly Line underground train towards Cockfosters to St Pancras International and take the train line direct to Harpenden.

From Stansted, travel by train into London and then onto St Pancras International. Alternatively, take the coach from Stansted to Luton Airport, take the bus to Luton Airport Parkway train station, then take the train to Harpenden.

London Gatwick Airport is a 1-hour 15mins train journey from Harpenden station.

Opening Hours

Rothamsted Conference Centre – Monday to Friday 8:00am – 5:30pm

Rothamsted Restaurant – Monday to Friday 9:00am – 3:30pm