Upcoming Events
2027: Theme TBC
Braziers Park, Oxfordshire, 15-18 July 2026
We're planning on returning to Braziers Park in July 2027. Details will be added here as we decide them.
Event & Venue Information
Braziers Park is one of the UKs oldest secular communities, set up in 1950 with an aim to practice and learn about alternative social structures in the wake of WW2. It now houses about 35 residents and hosts events year-round in their pseudo-gothic main house and large grounds. It is located mid-way between Oxford and Reading.
The 2026 conference is a fully catered camping weekend. Limited indoor accommodation is available at the venue at an additional cost, and can also be found in nearby Wallingford and Oxford.
Camping
We will open the campsite at 1500 on Thursday, and will ask participants to leave by 1800 on Sunday. We welcome tents and camper vans, but we’re not licensed for caravans. Our camping field has composting loos and water points. Warm showers will be available throughout the conference. If you plan to camp, please bring everything you need – we cannot provide spare equipment. The camping field is not lit at night, so bring a torch and batteries. We also recommend a foldable camping chair.
Food and Drink
Meals from Thursday evening to Sunday lunchtime are included in the ticket price.
We cater to as many dietary requirements as we can (including vegan and gluten-free), but we may not be able to meet every need. Tea will be available during breaks. We suggest bringing a few extra snacks and a refillable water bottle.
If you can, please bring reusable cups, cutlery and plates for meals. This is a huge help to us, simplifying clear-up and reducing waste!
Kids
Children of all ages are welcome at the conference. We plan on offering specific sessions for children. Note that we don't offer childcare and children are the responsibility of their adults for the duration of the event. Under 5s can attend for free.
Travel
Parking will be available on site throughout the event. For safety, no cars are allowed in the camping area after Thursday evening.
The venue is accessible with public transport: the X40 bus runs regularly within a 5 minute walk of Braziers, and runs between Reading station and Oxford. We will also try to support lift-sharing nearer to the event.
Dogs
Braziers Park is a working farm, and we often have livestock in our fields. In general, we don’t allow dogs on site. If you wish to bring an assistance dog, please email us.
Rooms
A small number of rooms are available in Braziers House at our B+B rates; see our ticketing portal and email us for more details. Indoor accommodation is limited: once the house is full then you can look for local B&Bs or hotels in nearby Wallingford, Oxford, or Reading.
Access
We hope to make the conference (and all events at Braziers Park) as accessible as possible, regardless of identity and physical ability. However, with a listed building over 300 years old and and a large, rolling rural estate, it can be challenging for us to make our site accessible to people with physical disabilities. People with mobility problems do regularly visit Braziers and we are very willing to seek creative solutions to access issues. Please contact us with any questions.
Please note that this is mainly a camping event. If you will need a room in the house for access reasons, please get in touch well in advance, as availability is limited.
For other information, including about accessibility, see our FAQs.
Programme
The programme and theme will be decided in early 2027