The School of Biological Sciences is in Clifton, at the junction of Tyndall Avenue and St Michael’s Hill.  The main entrance to the School is through the large class doors on Tyndall Avenue. When you arrive, press the silver button to the right of the door and security will let you in. You then need to sign in. The meeting will be held in the School’s seminar room on the ground floor.

 

If you travel by train

Alight at Bristol Temple Meads station (not Parkway). If the weather is good, it is a pleasant walk to the School of Biological Sciences passing the harbour – it takes about 30 mins but involves a bit of uphill towards the end. Alternatively, get a taxi – it takes about 10/15 mins, depending on traffic, and costs about £15.  There are also busses to Clifton from outside the station; alight outside the Wills Memorial Building on Queen’s Road and walk up University Road. 

 

How to get here if you travel by air

Bristol International Airport is about 13 miles west of the city of Bristol.  It is well served by budget airlines. A taxi from the airport into town will cost about £30 - but you need to book ahead.  There is also a shuttle bus to the Bristol City Centre bus station:  A1 Bristol Airport Flyer, services run daily, about every 15 mins or so, £9 single, £15 return – book ahead.

 

How to get here if you travel by car from M32

Carry on to the end of the M32, where you should turn right (following signs to Bus Station and Clifton). You soon come to a roundabout where you take the second exit (following signs to Bus Station, Royal Infirmary and Clifton). The first set of lights you come to is a light-controlled pedestrian crossing. After that there are two sets of traffic lights close together.  About 200 yards on the left after these lights you will get to the NCP Trenchard Street Car park (BS1 5AN). If you use this car park, after entering, go upwards not downwards to find a space! You will then need to walk up St Michael’s Hill to get to the venue (which is steep!)  An alternative is the NCP car park on Jacob's Wells Rd (BS8 1EH). Alternatively, you can sometimes find metered parking spaces near the School of Biological Sciences, but these are expensive, stays are limited to 2 or 3 hours and the traffic wardens are enthusiastic.  

 

Accommodation

There are many small hotels near the University at a wide range of prices. At the upper end The Berkely Square Hotel is highly recommended, but it is quite small, so the number of rooms is very limited. At the more affordable end: Travelodge Bristol Central or Ibis Bristol Centre are both about 15 mins walk away from the School of Biological Sciences (note hills!).