Venue,travel and accommodation
Address: Berrick Saul Building, Harewood Way, Heslington, York YO10 5DD
Venue
The conference will be held in the Humanities Research Centre, Bowland Auditorium, within the Berrick Saul Building, located on the Heslington West campus. The University of York campus map can be used to help in locating the building.
Travel
Getting to York is easy from anywhere in the world. We have great rail links, easy access to major road networks and short travel times to international airports. The 66 and 67 First Bus services run frequently from York railway station to Campus West (University Library stop) via the city centre.
For detailed travel information (via train, car, bus, taxi or air), please see the university travel pages.
Travel and parking information for disabled visitors is available online. Further details can also be found on our conference accessibility page.
Accommodation
York has many guesthouses, hotels and B&Bs, catering to all budgets - below are listed some more affordable options. We recommend booking early as York is a popular tourist destination.
Safestay York | Hostel with affordable dormitories and private rooms, very close to the train station (Google Maps).
Travelodge York Central | A 3 minute walk to the 66 First Bus service stop to the campus (Google Maps).
Travelodge York Hull Road | 20 minute walk to campus (Google Maps).
There are also a large number of affordable B&Bs in York. The closest ones to campus can be found on Heslington Road, Lawrence Street and Hull Road.
You may also wish to check out Airbnb.
Visiting York
York has a rich and vibrant heritage, which is celebrated alongside contemporary culture. Coffee shops nestle within the historic city walls, and wizards may be found in The Shambles - York's most famous Medieval street.
There are lots of visitor attractions in York, from the JORVIK Viking Centre, to York's Chocolate Story, as well as cafes and eateries to suit all tastes. You can enjoy a cruise on the River Ouse or take the road train to the Railway Museum. We even make our own gin!
If you are thinking of extending your stay and making the most your time here, you might wish to consider a VisitYork Pass, which provides discount on a range of attractions in and around York.