How to get there & Where to stay
The workshop will take place on the Ambleside campus of the University of Cumbria. The campus is very close to the centre of Ambleside, which is a small but busy town at the northern end of Lake Windermere and a centre for tourism in the Lake District National Park.
Workshop venue
Lectures will take place in the Percival Lecture Theatre in the Langdale Building. There will also be space for discussion and work in rooms nearby. Click here for a campus map.
Accommodation
Bed and breakfast accommodation will be available to book in the Fell Court hall of residence at the University of Cumbria's Ambleside Campus, where the workshop will be hosted.
We have reserved rooms in Fell Court, which are arranged in houses of 11 rooms sharing a kitchen. All rooms are single ensuite.
The rate is £44.75 per room per night bed and breakfast. Please contact Helen Wright at helen.wright@cumbria.ac.uk to make a booking, mentioning that you will be attending this workshop. Some rooms are also reserved until the Sunday in case participants wish to stay on to enjoy the Lake District.
Travel
Ambleside is in the heart of the Lake District National Park. The nearest train station is at Windermere, which is connected with Ambleside by regular bus services. The most convenient large airport is Manchester International Airport, from which it is generally possible to get to Ambleside by public transport within 3 hours.
There is parking available on campus, including next to Fell Court. If you require a parking permit, then please contact Helen Wright at helen.wright@cumbria.ac.uk. This is important if you are attending by car as alternative parking is limited.