Venue

The UWE Exhibition and Conference Centre is ideally situated with excellent transport links for the M4, M5 and M32 motorways. Bristol Parkway train station is just a 5 minute taxi ride or 15 minute walk away. Bristol Airport is within easy reach and the vibrant city of Bristol is also on the doorstep.

The Exhibition and Conference Centre is set in the peaceful surroundings of the University’s Frenchay Campus whilst offering a dedicated entrance and free onsite parking for 450 cars.

The UWE Exhibition and Conference Centre is located half a mile from the M32 motorway, adjacent to the University’s Frenchay Campus. Access to the centre is via the North Entrance.

Below are some basic guide lines for traveling to the Conference Centre.

By rail

The nearest rail stations are Bristol Parkway and Filton Abbey Wood, approximately 20 minutes walk.

From either station you can walk or get a Taxi. From Bristol Parkway you can get a bus (First number 73) to Sainsbury’s and then just walk up the hill. The entrance to UWE is on the other side of the dual carriageway crossing – from there, follow the pedestrian signs.

By bus

Bus services U1, U2, U5 and 70 from the City Centre stop at Filton Lane (see above). For the return journey use the stops at UWE bus station or on Coldharbour Lane.

For all timetables, visit www.travelinesw.com.

From Bristol International Airport

From Bristol Airport catch the frequent Airport Express Flyer coach to Bristol City Centre. Tickets can be purchased online or from the driver. You can then catch a train or taxi from Temple Meads.

By bike

For details of cycling to Frenchay Campus and to see a map of the cycle routes available, visit www.uwe.ac.uk/cycle.

Covered cycle parking is located next to the Centre, to the left of the main entrance.

By road

From M4: exit the M4 at junction 19 onto the M32. Almost immediately, exit the M32 at junction 1. Turn right at roundabout onto the A4174 ring road (dual carriageway) following signs for Filton and Bristol Parkway railway station. Go past the Holiday Inn hotel on the left, the first set of lights at the junction towards UWE and Bristol Business Park, then turn left at the second set of traffic lights into UWE.

From M5: exit the M5 at junction 15 onto the M4 eastbound towards London. Exit the M4 at junction 19 onto the M32 and follow the directions from the M4 given above.

From the south: from Bristol City Centre follow signs for the M32. Exit M32 at junction 1. Turn left onto the A4174 ring-road and follow the directions given above.

Car parking
Parking is free, and space is provided for 450 cars.