The conference will be held in the Powell Lecture Theatre in the Department of Physics (see precinct map for location or link to MapQuest for location within the city of Bristol), University of Bristol, located about 200 km west of London, about one and a half hours by train. Bristol has strong associations with the 19th century engineer Isambard Kingdom Brunel who designed the Clifton Suspension bridge, which is close to the University. His SS Great Britain was the first large iron hulled, propeller driven steamship, and the conference dinner will take place on the ship. Bristol is at the heart of the aerospace industry. Airbus, Rolls Royce and BAESystems are based here, with other large users of composites such as Agusta Westland and Dowty Propellers nearby.

Bristol is approximately 1 and a half hour's journey from London and is easily accessible by direct bus from Heathrow (2 hours) and Gatwick (3 hours) airports. It also has its own international airport with connections worldwide via Paris, Amsterdam and Brussels.

View directions to the University of Bristol or use the on-line train and coach timetables to plan your journey.

A few local hotels
If you wish to make a reservation for any of these hotels please contact Vicky Cruise or Gemma Day on
+44 (0)117 925 7100, or venues@inanyevent-uk.com

(September is a busy time, and early booking is recommended)

A courtesey bus will be available for transport to and from these hotels - see timetable, please note these are departure times and will have to be strictly adhered to in order to be in time for the morning sessions.

A list of restaurants is available for the Bristol area as available for download.

Avon Gorge Hotel (*** £99 - £130)
A three-star comfortable hotel with an excellent restaurant. Just two miles from Bristol city centre, the hotel overlooks the spectacular Avon Gorge spanned by Brunel's famous bridge. Superbly located in fashionable Clifton, with stunning views of the spectacular Suspension Bridge. It is approximately a 30-minute walk to the conference venue.
Telephone: 0117 973 8955
Fax: 0117 923 8125

The Berkley Square Hotel (***)
A 3-star hotel situated in an elegant Georgian square a short walk from the Conference venue and with easy access to both the Centre and Clifton areas of the city.

City Inn Hotel (£85 - £125)
Situated between Bristol Temple Meads railway station and the City Centre, this new hotel contains air-conditioned rooms, a fitness room plus restaurant, bar and terrace. Approximately 20-25 minutes walk from the Conference
Telephone: (0117) 925 1001
Fax: (0117) 907 4116

Jury's Bristol Hotel (**** £120 - £150)
Jury’s has a waterfront location on the Old Quayside and is a few hundred yards from the famous Bristol Old Vic Theatre. It is 10-15 minutes walk from the Conference venue and within easy reach of the restaurants and bars of central Bristol.
Telephone: (0117) 923 0333
Fax: (0117) 923 0300

Marriott Royal Bristol Hotel (£150 - £300)
The Marriott Royal has been an hotel since 1863 and enjoys a central position on College Green, adjacent to Bristol Cathedral. It underwent a major refurbishment in the early 1990s retaining its Victorian facade and characteristics in combination with modern comforts. It is approximately 5-10 minutes walk to the Conference venue.
Telephone: (0117) 925 5100
Fax: (0117) 925 1515

Naseby House (£50 - £75)
Located in the leafy suburb of Clifton, yet only just over a mile away from the city centre. Brunel's suspension bridge is on the doorstep, along with Bristol Zoo (3 minutes), and all the modern shops and stores at the Clifton Down shopping Centre (5 minutes).10 minutes walk from the Conference.
Tel/Fax: (0117) 973 7859

The Seeley's hotel
A friendly and comfortable family-run hotel in the Clifton area of Bristol, only 10 minutes walk from the Conference venue and close to Clifton Downs and Brunel’s famous Suspension Bridge (10 minutes walk from Conference).

The Thistle Hotel (**** £84 - £180)
Located in the heart of Bristol. Built in Victorian times but recently refurbished it combines elegant accommodation with modern facilities. Free car parking for all guests (15 minutes walk from Conference).

Travel Inn (£50 - £57)
This new Travel Inn can be found adjacent to the Bus Station, in the City Centre, within easy reach of Broadmead shopping centre. All rooms are air-conditioned en suite (10-15 minutes walk from Conference).
Telephone: (0117) 9100 600
Fax: (0117) 9100 619