Important Notice:
All attending delegates will need to
provide photo ID to gain admission.
Pre Arrival Information
Arrival, Monday 18 May, up to 13:45
If you arrive at Bristol Temple Meads Station, you will be greeted by conference volunteers who will direct you to Bristol Cathedral. If you arrive by plane, please catch the direct bus service (A1 Airport Flyer https://flyer.bristolairport.co.uk/ into Bristol City Central.
Entrance to Bristol Cathedral will be via the Southwest door. Once in the cathedral you will be given a conference lanyard, name tag, conference pin and delegate bag. You will also be advised which hotel you are staying at and be given your hotel card. We recommend that you arrive between 11:00 and 13:30, to give you an opportunity to drop off your bag at the hotel and enjoy lunch at the cathedral. Lunch will be available until 13:45.
Arrivals after 13:45 on Monday 18 May
If you arrive at the cathedral after 13:45 on Monday 18 May, you will be directed via the Cathedral Gardens into the Cloisters where you will be issued with a conference lanyard, name tag, conference pin and delegate bag.
You will also be advised which hotel you will be staying at and given directions.
Conference and Departure Information
Conference Help Desk
The help desk will be in operation from 13:45 on Monday 18 May and will remain open throughout the conference.
Accommodation
You will be staying in one of four hotels, all within a short walk of the Cathedral. Cathedral delegations will mostly be staying in the same hotel. Breakfast will be provided at your hotel. You will be able to drop your bag at the hotel before the conference starts at 13:45 on Monday 18 May. You should check out on Thursday morning before the final morning session begins. Bags can be left at the hotel for you to pick up at the end of the conference.
- Bristol Marriott Royal Hotel, College Green, Bristol BS1 5TA
- Bristol Grand by Sunday, Broad Street, Bristol BS1 2EL
- Clayton Hotel, Broad Street, Bristol BS1 2EQ
- The Bristol Hotel, Prince Street, Bristol BS1 4QF
Dress Code
Conference dress code is smart casual, dress for the Gala Dinner is casual elegant. Please remember that most of the sessions will be held in the cathedral itself and dress appropriately for the temperature.
External Venues
The workshops and networking meetings on Tuesday 19 May and Wednesday 20 May will be held in the following locations:
- St Stephen’s Church (Nave), St Stephen’s St, Bristol, BS1 1EQ
- St Stephen’s Café (Secret Café), St Stephen’s St, Bristol, BS1 1EQ
- The Lord Mayor’s Chapel, College Green, Park St, Bristol, BS1 5TB
- Bristol Grand by Sunday, Broad Street, Bristol, BS1 2EL
Dinner on Monday 18 and Tuesday 19 will be at
the following:
Barbara’s Bier Haus, The South Buildings, Canon’s Rd, Bristol BS1 5UH (Monday)
Za Za Bazaar, Canon’s Rd, Bristol BS1 5UH (Tuesday)
Conference Catering
This is a fully catered conference and all food and drink during the daytime will be served in Bristol Cathedral (north and south quire aisles). It would be helpful if you brought a refillable water bottle and reusable hot drink cup with you.
Departure
Departure on Thursday 21 May will be after lunch. A Grab & Go Lunch will be available. To note, please leave your luggage at your hotel and collect this after you finally leave the conference. If this is not possible, there will be very limited storage facilities at Bristol Cathedral.
Feedback questionnaire
A feedback questionnaire will be sent to all delegates after the conference. The link can be found here.
We welcome your feedback.
