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If you plan to attend in person
If you plan to attend in person
From 18th of March, the UK has lifted all COVID-related restrictions. This means that you can travel to England regardless of whether you are vaccinated or not and no COVID tests will be required upon entry. You can check travel information and updates at www.gov.uk. The organisers also understand that the COVID pandemic and geopolitical situation in Europe are evolving very rapidly. The local organising committee will be monitoring both very closely and will provide any necessary updates to the meeting format.
Venue & accommodation
Venue & accommodation
Meeting venue
Meeting venue
Physics West (University of Birmingham campus), University of Birmingham, Ring Road N, Birmingham, B15 2TN, UK
Physics West (University of Birmingham campus), University of Birmingham, Ring Road N, Birmingham, B15 2TN, UK
Where to stay
Where to stay
Edgbaston Park Hotel is located on the University of Birmingham campus. This is the most conveniently located hotel.
Website: www.edgbastonparkhotel.com
Telephone: 0121 414 8888
If you prefer to stay elsewhere the following link has information regarding local hotels at all price points: www.visitbirmingham.com
Getting here
Getting here
Travelling by train
The University of Birmingham is easily accessible from the city centre with trains running regularly from Birmingham New Street to the University station. Estimated rail fair from Birmingham New Street to University ~£3 (one way).
See the National Rail Journey Planner website for more information on travelling by train.
Travelling by plane
From Birmingham Airport (BHX) to the University of Birmingham:
By public transport: A free monorail system connects the airport to the the train network at Birmingham International railway station. From Birmingham International station, there are regular trains to Birmingham New Street station in the city centre and on to University station (see above). Estimated rail fair from Birmingham International to University ~£5 (one way).
By taxi: From Birmingham Airport to the University of Birmingham is approximately 30 minutes by car (traffic dependent). Estimated taxi fair: ~£35.
Travelling by car
Birmingham has a clean air zone and there are charges for some vehicles to drive through the city centre. You can check whether your vehicle is subject to charges on the UK government's clean air zone website.
For more detailed travel information please look at the University of Birmingham travel page.
Places to eat
Places to eat
On Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday we plan to head together to a nearby pub for evening meals (details and links are indicated on the meeting's program). You are also welcome to explore nearby food options yourself; we marked our favourites on this map for you.
Sightseeing in Birmingham
Sightseeing in Birmingham
Lapworth Museum of Geology
It is best to check the attraction websites below directly for up to date information on opening times, prices, COVID19 policies, etc.
On and near campus
There are two free museums on campus: Lapworth Museum of Geology and Barber Institute of Fine Arts. Just up the road is Winterbourne House and Garden (less than 10 minutes walk) and the Birmingham Botanical Gardens is a little further away (about 30 minute walk). And for chocolate lovers, Cadbury World is at hand - either a train and short walk from Bournville station or about a 40 minute walk from campus.
In and around Birmingham City
There are many museums in and around the city centre, including Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery (home of the Staffordshire Hoard), Pen Museum, Science Museum, Coffin Works and the Birmingham Back to Backs. For fans of Middle Earth, Sarehole Mill has connections to Tolkien and the Birmingham Tolkien Trail includes the University of Birmingham clock tower, which some claim was one of the inspirations for the Eye of Sauron! Birmingham has many miles of canals (said to be more than Venice), and there are several canal-side pubs and cafes around the Gas Street Basin area. Birmingham is famous for the balti, a curry cooked and served in the same balti dish. Birmingham is also the setting for the hit TV series Peaky Blinders!
Stay with us for an extra day
Stay with us for an extra day
The Midlands is a green and pleasant land ripe with incredible hiking opportunities, many being very accessible from Birmingham. So stay with us for an extra day to explore one of the Midlands sites of outstanding beauty!
On Saturday 25th of June, we plan for a full day out including a picnic lunch and a pit stop at a pub before heading back to Birmingham. Depending on the weather and participants, we will decide on the site and the lengths of the hiking route. If the weather is bad, we will do something fun in Birmingham instead.
Malvern Hills
Picnic with a view
Carding Mill Valley
Tardebigge locks
COVID-19 Safety
COVID-19 Safety
Although there are no testing requirements for passengers arriving into the UK, we recommend that attendees test before travelling.
We also recommend that attendees wear a face mask during the meeting.
Departing passengers should check the requirements of their destination country. COVID-19 tests for travel are available in the city centre at Randox Health, and testing for departing passengers is also available at Birmingham Airport.
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