Venue

The event will be held in the Great Hall, Aston Webb, University of Birmingham.

Aston WebbHow to find us

Birmingham is at the heart of the UK’s road and rail network, and is easily accessible from other parts of the country and beyond. The Aston Webb Building is R6 on the campus map, and is situated near to the East Gate of the University’s main campus at Edgbaston. 

By motorway

Approaching from the north-west or south-east along the M6:

  • Leave at Junction 6 (signposted Birmingham Central) to join the A38(M)
  • At the end of the motorway, keep to the right, go over a flyover, then through three
    underpasses to join the A38 Bristol Road
  • The University is on your right, two and a half miles from the city centre 
     

Approaching from the M42 north:

  • Leave at Junction 8 to join the M6 northbound and follow the
    instructions above

Approaching from the south west:

  • Leave the M5 at Junction 4 signposted Birmingham (SW) to join the A38
  • The University is approximately eight miles from the motorway

 Approaching from the M40: 

  • It is easier to turn south on the M42 and leave at Junction 1, heading north on the
    A38 Bristol Road 
  • The University is approximately eight miles from the motorway

By rail

Most cross-country services to Birmingham arrive at New Street station. Up to six trains an hour depart for the University station on the cross-city line (final destination: Longbridge or Redditch).  Turn left as you leave the station and the Aston Webb Building is in Chancellor's Court, near to the clock tower.

By coach

There are frequent express coach services to Birmingham from London, Heathrow and Gatwick Airports and many UK cities. The long-distance coach station is in Digbeth in the City centre. The University is a short taxi ride or bus journey away.

By bus

The X64, 98 the Medical School and Queen Elizabeth Hospital. The services all run frequently from the city centre, Bus timetables are available on the National Express West Midlands website.

Taxis

There are taxi ranks at New Street station and throughout the City centre. The journey from the City centre takes about ten minutes.

Car parking

The University has a ‘Pay and Display’ system operating on the Edgbaston campus and visitors are advised to have change available. There are parking spaces available for visitors on Pritchatts Road Car Park (junction with Vincent Drive) and the North East Car park (access via Pritchatts Road).

Visitor Parking rates:

  • up to 1 hour £2.00
  • 1-3 hours £3.00
  • 3-5 hours £4.00
  • 5-8 hours £6.00

No cash, register with RingGo to pay via your credit/debit card via your mobile phone.

Please be advised that enforcement procedures are in place in all University parking areas and penalty charge notices will be issued to all vehicles that fail to comply with parking regulations.