About the site and facilities
Rutherford Appleton Laboratory (RAL) is located in Oxfordshire, near Didcot, and is conveniently situated for public transport services, rail and road networks.

Location of RAL Site
The Rutherford Appleton Laboratory has a wide range of facilities, available for use by all its employees. The restaurant serves a selection of hot meals throughout the day, from breakfast to dinner. There is also a deli counter serving a selection of freshly prepared sandwiches. The newly refurbished coffee lounge also sells a selection of sandwiches, snacks and drinks.
There are also a range of clubs and activities open to members of the RAL Recreation Society. These include football (and an opportunity to join a departmental team in the on-site league), access to the weight training room, snooker, keep fit and music groups.