Venue & Accommodation
Venue
The conference will take place at the University of London’s central Bloomsbury campus, in the Russell Square area of central London.
The conference venue will be Birkbeck, University of London, Malet Street, Bloomsbury, London WC1E 7HX, or one of the neighbouring University of London buildings in the immediate area. The final building(s) and rooms will be confirmed closer to the event and provided in the final conference programme.
Delegates wishing to book accommodation can use Russell Square and Birkbeck, University of London as reference points when searching for nearby hotels, as the conference venue will be within easy walking distance of both.
Getting to the Conference
The University of London’s central Bloomsbury campus is well served by public transport and is within walking distance of several London Underground and mainline railway stations.
Nearby Underground stations include:
- Russell Square – Piccadilly Line
- Euston Square – Circle, Hammersmith & City and Metropolitan lines
- Goodge Street – Northern Line
- Tottenham Court Road – Central and Elizabeth lines
Euston, King’s Cross and St Pancras International railway stations are also within walking distance of the University of London’s central Bloomsbury campus.
Delegates can plan their journeys using the Transport for London Journey Planner:
https://tfl.gov.uk/plan-a-journey/
Travelling from London Airports
London is served by several international airports, including Heathrow, Gatwick, London City, Luton and Stansted.
Heathrow Airport
The Piccadilly Line provides a direct Underground service from Heathrow Airport to Russell Square, making Heathrow particularly convenient for reaching the conference area. The Elizabeth line also provides a fast connection from Heathrow into central London.
https://www.heathrow.com/transport-and-directions
Gatwick Airport
Direct rail services operate between Gatwick Airport and central London, including services to St Pancras International.
https://www.gatwickairport.com/to-and-from/
London City Airport
London City Airport is connected to central London by the Docklands Light Railway (DLR), with connections to the London Underground network.
https://www.londoncityairport.com/getting-here
Luton Airport
The Luton DART connects the airport terminal with Luton Airport Parkway station, from where direct rail services operate to St Pancras International.
https://www.london-luton.co.uk/to-and-from-lla
Stansted Airport
The Stansted Express provides direct rail services between Stansted Airport and London Liverpool Street, with onward connections to the conference area.
https://www.stanstedairport.com/getting-to-and-from/
Driving
Delegates are strongly encouraged to use public transport when travelling to the conference.
The conference is being held in central London, where traffic can be busy and parking is limited. Charges and restrictions may also apply to vehicles entering or travelling within central London.
Please check the latest information from Transport for London before travelling:
https://tfl.gov.uk/modes/driving/
Parking
There is no dedicated conference parking. Commercial car parks are available in central London, although availability and charges vary.
Information about nearby NCP car parks can be found at:
Accommodation
The conference is being held at the University of London’s central Bloomsbury campus, approximately a 2–3 minute walk from Russell Square. This area offers a wide range of accommodation, from luxury and business hotels to more affordable hotels, hostels, apartments and university accommodation.
Delegates may wish to look for accommodation in Bloomsbury, Russell Square, Euston, King’s Cross or the surrounding central London area, all of which provide convenient access to the conference venues.
A wide range of hotels is available around 5–10 minutes’ walk from the principal conference venue. Some examples include:
- Kimpton Fitzroy London
- Holiday Inn London – Bloomsbury
- President Hotel
- Bedford Hotel
- Royal National Hotel
- Morton Hotel
- The Montague on the Gardens
- The Bloomsbury
- Grange Beauchamp Hotel
- DoubleTree by Hilton London – West End
A much wider range of accommodation is available throughout Bloomsbury and the surrounding area. Delegates can explore accommodation near Russell Square through:
Booking.com – accommodation near Russell Square
https://www.booking.com/landmark/gb/russell-square.en-gb.html
Tripadvisor – hotels near Russell Square
https://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/HotelsNear-g186338-d189225-Russell_Square-London_England.html
Delegates are advised to book accommodation early, as London is a popular destination and availability and prices can vary considerably.
Please note that accommodation is not included in the conference registration fee and delegates are responsible for making their own accommodation arrangements.
Food & Drink
There is a wide range of restaurants, cafés and places for refreshments within walking distance of the conference venues.
Delegates may particularly wish to visit The Brunswick Centre, located outside Russell Square Underground station and within easy walking distance of the University of London’s central Bloomsbury campus. The centre offers a wide range of restaurants, cafés and other food and drink options.
For an up-to-date list of places to eat and drink at The Brunswick Centre:
https://brunswick.co.uk/food-and-dining/
For delegates wishing to explore the wider range of restaurants and cafés across London, the Time Out London Restaurant Guide provides recommendations by area, cuisine and type of dining:
https://www.timeout.com/london/restaurants
Many additional restaurants, cafés, pubs and shops can also be found throughout Bloomsbury, Russell Square and the surrounding areas.
Please note that food and drinks are not included in the conference registration fee, and delegates are responsible for making their own arrangements for meals and refreshments.