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Getting to the Conference Venue
The conference venue is at the heart of Nottingham city centre and is easy to get to via public transport.

Train / Tram / Bus
Trains to the city arrive at Nottingham Railway Station. For train times see National Rail. You can easily get tickets at https://www.thetrainline.com/ or via the Trainline app. Booking a specific train well in advance is usually much cheaper than booking on short notice or booking an open return ticket.

Nottingham Station is a short walk (approx. 20 minutes) from the conference venue. Alternatively, you can get the tram to the NTU campus – follow the signs from your platform, and head north on the Phoenix Park or Hucknall lines. Get off at the Nottingham Trent University tram stop, which is close to the Newton Building.

Prices: see the NET site (www.thetram.net). Frequency: Trams leave from Nottingham Station every 7-10 minutes.

Travel by train from continental Europe to Nottingham is quite smooth, but of course takes a while. The Eurostar arrives at London St. Pancras Station, which is where trains to Nottingham (East Midlands Rail) leave. Please keep in mind that Eurostar recommends checking in at least 1 hour before your scheduled departure. It takes about 20-30 minutes to exit the Eurostar terminal, so book an onwards train that departs at least 30 minutes after your arrival in London.

If you want to travel by bus (including National Express), Nottingham’s main bus station is very near the train station (Broad Marsh, Colin Street, Nottingham, NG1 7LS) and from there you can walk to the university or get the tram (either from the train station or Market Square). You can also get a Flixbus from many locations and this will drop you at Greyfriar Gate (Stop C11-C12, NG1 7EG).
Airport

The nearest airport is East Midlands Airport , which is about 12 miles away from the campus. The easiest way to travel from East Midlands Airport to the city centre is by taxi/ Uber. The Skylink bus connects between the city centre and East Midlands Airport.

Other airports with transport links to Nottingham include Birmingham Airport, Manchester Airport, and airports in London.

Car parking
There is no visitor car parking at the university campus. There is a park and ride scheme run by the local council. From one of the following sites, you should board any tram serving Toton Lane or Clifton South and alight at the Nottingham Trent University stop:

The Forest (NG7 6AQ) – journey time: approximately 5 minutes.

Wilkinson Street (NG7 7NW) – journey time: approximately 10 minutes.

Phoenix Park (NG8 6AS) – journey time: approximately 20 minutes.

You need to buy a ticket before you board the tram. For more information about the tram park and ride see: https://www.thetram.net/park-and-ride

Discounted parking is available to conference delegates at Q-Park Talbot Street, Stanley Place, Nottingham, NG1 5GG. A unique code will be available for delegates and you will need to prebook your parking, using the link above. You will be asked to input your vehicle registration number and, when you arrive at the car park, the barrier should automatically open. You can enter and exit as many times as you like within the prebook period without the need for any tickets. Please note you MUST pre-book in advance to receive the discount.

Accommodation
There are a wide range of accommodation options available nearby the conference venue. The nearest hotel is Premier Inn Nottingham City Centre (Goldsmith Street)
A range of accommodation options to suit different budgets can be found at the local tourist information website. Go to https://www.visit-nottinghamshire.co.uk/stay/hotels/hotels-in-nottingham-city-centre
A very nice independent hotel is the Lacemarket Hotel. This is about a 10 minute walk from our conference venue.
Nottingham city centre is compact and it is easy to reach the conference venue and conference dinner venue on foot from most city centre hotel locations.

Conference Dinner
The conference dinner will be held on Thursday evening, 5 June, at 7 pm at Nottingham’s Cosy Club, 16-18 Victoria Street, Nottingham, NG1 2EX.
A three-course-meal (sharing starters, main, and dessert) is included in the conference fee. Drinks to be purchased separately. Pre-ordering will be essential and we will send a form for this closer to the time of the conference. The restaurant is a 10-minute walk from the conference venue.