Local Information

Getting here

The workshop will take place at MS.03 in Zeeman buildingLink opens in a new window at the University of Warwick. The University has both interactive and PDF maps of campusLink opens in a new window. The campus is close to Coventry, Leamington Spa and Kenilworth. Please note that the University, despite its name, is not located in the town of Warwick.

• Local transport and taxis
  • The campus is served by different bus lines that connect it to Coventry, Leamington Spa, and Kenilworth.
  • Taxis: Swift Taxis (Coventry): 024 7676 7676, Trinity Street Taxis: 024 7699 9999.
• Train

  • The two closest train stations are Canley and Coventry, see National Rail EnquiriesLink opens in a new window for further information.

  • Coventry station is a 12-minute car ride or a 30-minute bus ride away from campus. It has frequent trains from/to London and the rest of the UK, and high-speed trains also stop here.

  • Canley station is a smaller station, but closer, which has also train runs from/to Birmingham Airport and Birmingham. It is a 5-minute car ride or 30-minute walk away from Campus.

• Flights
  

  • Birmingham AirportLink opens in a new window is the most convenient option, being just a £3 15-minute train ride to the Canley station, or an approx. 20-minute car-ride to campus.

  • Coventry can be reached by trainLink opens in a new window or NationalExpress coachesLink opens in a new window from all London Airports: London Luton AirportLink opens in a new window (~2 hrs by coach), London HeathrowLink opens in a new window (~2 hrs by coach or trains), London GatwickLink opens in a new window (~2 hrs by trains, 4 by coach), London StanstedLink opens in a new window (~2 hrs by trains, 3 by coach).

  • East Midlands AirportLink opens in a new window is the second closest airport, and it is a 45-min car ride away. However, public transport from/to Coventry is infrequent.

• Drive
  • Parking is included for speakers who stay at on-campus accommodations.
  • Visitor car parkingLink opens in a new window is available at £8 per day.

More information can be found on getting to the University of WarwickLink opens in a new window.

Accommodation

We kindly ask non-funded participants to arrange their own accommodation. Here are some recommendations:

• On-campus and Coventry
  

  • For attendees wanting to stay on-campus or Coventry, we recommend booking accommodation in the conference centres, Scarman and Radcliffe.Link opens in a new window

  • See the On-Campus Facilities section below for details on campus amenities, which are easily accessible from Scarman and Radcliffe.
  • Coventry’s closest areas to campus are Canley (20 min walk to campus) and Earlsdon (15 minutes with the bus, line 11).

  • There are many nice restaurants in the city centre area, which also operate on food delivery apps. There are also different pubs throughout the city. A particularly beautiful one in the city centre is The Old WildmillLink opens in a new window.

• Kenilworth

  • In Kenilworth there are a couple of good options for accommodation: Holiday Inn KenilworthLink opens in a new window and AbbeyfieldLink opens in a new window.

  • The most convenient bus stops for getting to campus are:

    • Holiday Inn (Stand C) (bus 11), if you are staying at Holiday Inn Kenilworth; and

    • Abbey Fields, Bridge Street (bus 11), if you are staying at Abbeyfield.

  • The main attraction is Kenilworth Castle, an impressive medieval fortress and former Elizabethan palace set in extensive grounds; it is well worth a visit, and booking tickets in advance is recommended.

  • There are a lot of good restaurants in Kenilworth: The CrossLink opens in a new window (Michelin-starred, British, higher price point), Harringtons on the HillLink opens in a new window (Bistro), Queen & CastleLink opens in a new window (pub-restaurant).

• Leamington Spa

  • In Leamington, two especially good options for accommodation are: The AngelLink opens in a new window and The LansdowneLink opens in a new window. Both are centrally located and within easy walking distance of the main bus stops to campus (Regent Street and Upper Parade).

  • The most convenient bus stops for getting to campus are Regent Street (buses U1, U2, 11) and Upper Parade (Stand F) (buses U1, U2, 11). These buses run to the University of Warwick campus, and they take 20-25 minutes.

  • There is a lovely riverside walkLink opens in a new window linking Leamington Spa to the town of Warwick and its castle, a site of major historical significance in the UK and well worth a visit (you may want to book that in advance to save on the castle visit ticket). As a Spa town, Leamington is very picturesque, with Jephson Gardens offering a beautiful park to wander through. A visit to The Riverside Glasshouse is also a particularly relaxing way to spend some time.

  • There are many excellent food options in town. Some particular favourites are: KayalLink opens in a new window (South Indian, seafood-focused); HerbLink opens in a new window (Indian, vegetarian); HayashiLink opens in a new window (Japanese); Red Hot MammaLink opens in a new window (pizza, Italian); Rosa’s ThaiLink opens in a new window (Thai); Taverna MerakiLink opens in a new window (Greek).

Internet access

Wireless access is most easily available via eduroamLink opens in a new window. Participants without an academic affiliation should use the Warwick GuestLink opens in a new window network.

On-campus facilities

• Supermarket, food, and drink outletsLink opens in a new window are available on campus - see mapLink opens in a new window.
• Warwick Arts CentreLink opens in a new window (Cinema and Theatre).
• Sports CentreLink opens in a new window (free access to gym and swimming pool with on-campus accommodation bookings).
• Health CentreLink opens in a new window.
• PharmacyLink opens in a new window (in Students' Union Atrium).

Campus security

Campus security is available 24 hours:

• Emergency: 024 7652 2222 (x22222)
• Security: 024765 22083 (x22083)