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
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