Britcon - Venue & Directions
DIRECTIONS
Wherever your starting point, you will find travel to Manchester is quick and easy.
Britcon's home, The Barnes Wallis Building at the University of Manchester is conveniently situated close to the motorway and is served by Piccadilly and Oxford Road train stations
The Barnes Wallis Restaurant at the University of Manchester where the event is centred is within easy walking distance of Piccadilly station and the city centre.
For the sat navs and route planners the postcodes are:
Barnes Wallis Building is M1 3NL
Days Hotel and Car Park is M1 3BB
Ibis Hotel (and near enough to the nearest car park) is M1 7DG
A campus map can be viewed here.
ACCOMMODATION ONSITE
We hope to be able to offer accommodation at two onsite locations again in 2020, however due to other commitments the Uni have told us they will not be in a position to confirm how many rooms may be avaiable until the end of March. As soon as we know we will inform all booked attendees;
In prior years we have been able to offer via the Uni the following options
Alternatively if you want to book somewhere else the Ibis in Princes Street is often a good budget option, and other nearby hotels include the Macdonald and Motel One, both of which are comparable to the Pendulum in price.
Wherever your starting point, you will find travel to Manchester is quick and easy.
Britcon's home, The Barnes Wallis Building at the University of Manchester is conveniently situated close to the motorway and is served by Piccadilly and Oxford Road train stations
The Barnes Wallis Restaurant at the University of Manchester where the event is centred is within easy walking distance of Piccadilly station and the city centre.
For the sat navs and route planners the postcodes are:
Barnes Wallis Building is M1 3NL
Days Hotel and Car Park is M1 3BB
Ibis Hotel (and near enough to the nearest car park) is M1 7DG
A campus map can be viewed here.
ACCOMMODATION ONSITE
We hope to be able to offer accommodation at two onsite locations again in 2020, however due to other commitments the Uni have told us they will not be in a position to confirm how many rooms may be avaiable until the end of March. As soon as we know we will inform all booked attendees;
In prior years we have been able to offer via the Uni the following options
- - The Pendulum hotel (tel 0161 955 8000), which in 2019 was £89/night.
- - Weston Hall student rooms (en suite). In 2019 these were offered at £41 B&B rate. Weston Hall is just steps away from the venue.
Alternatively if you want to book somewhere else the Ibis in Princes Street is often a good budget option, and other nearby hotels include the Macdonald and Motel One, both of which are comparable to the Pendulum in price.
CAR PARKING
Parking is available in the Charles Street car park (previously NCP) near to the venue. It is only around £2/day or so on Saturday and Sunday (see below) however charges on Friday are "standard" NCP charges (see website for details)
This works out at around £14 if you arrive on Friday daytime and stay until Sunday afternoon. so please be aware of this when you arrive.
Parking is available in the Charles Street car park (previously NCP) near to the venue. It is only around £2/day or so on Saturday and Sunday (see below) however charges on Friday are "standard" NCP charges (see website for details)
This works out at around £14 if you arrive on Friday daytime and stay until Sunday afternoon. so please be aware of this when you arrive.
TAKING THE TRAIN
UMIST is mere steps from Manchester Piccadilly Mainline station, so arriving by train is a great option for many of our players. Travel times by train to Manchester are also impressively quick from most of the country:
- London 2h 9m
- Birmingham 1h 30m
- Newcastle 2h 37m
- Edinburgh 3h 34m
- Glasgow 3h 16m
- Bristol 2h 59m
DISABLED ACCESS
Disabled Access to the building is via a lift adjacent to the front entrance to the Barnes Wallis Restaurant. There is an alternate lift via the rear car park. It is recommended that visitors wishing to use these facilities report to the registration desk on arrival or contact the BHGS in advance here.
FIRE PROCEEDURES
All Delegates must make themselves aware of the fire procedure notices, which are located throughout the campus. These notices contain information as to the action to be taken in the event of discovery of fire or hearing the fire alarm sounders and with regards to the designated areas of assembly after evacuating a building. Please ensure that you are aware of the fire procedures for each building used.
JUNIOR COMPETITORS
If under 16 years of age they must be accompanied by a responsible adult. Additionally full time students are eligible for entry at half price if taking part in an historical period. All offers are restricted to BHGS members
LIABILITY
Neither the BHGS nor the University will accept any liability whatsoever for loss or damage occurring to any property, equipment or motor vehicles whilst at the University, delegates are advised to arrange their own insurance where this is required. No animals are allowed.
LOST PROPERTY
Lost property will be retained for a period of 28 days after BRITCON. Telephone the conference office on 0161 306 4066 to make any enquiries. Payment for the cost of postage to return lost property must be made in advance.
MEDICAL
In the event that you require Medical assistance or you wish to report an accident, injury or other illnesses you should initially report to a member of the BHGS team and they will contact the duty first aider. Outside of these times emergency cover is provided by telephoning the Security Lodge on extension 64999.The nearest hospital with an accident and emergency department is The Manchester Royal Infirmary (MRI), Oxford Road, Manchester: Tel: 0161 276 1234 The nearest Chemist is Cameolord, 7 Oxford Street, St Peters Square, Tel: 0161 236 1445 (Open every day 8am-midnight)
SMOKING
Smoking is not permitted within any University buildings. Under no circumstances will smoking be allowed in the gaming halls.
TAXIS
Local Taxi firms include Radio Cars ~ 0161 236 8033 & Mantax ~ 0161 230 3333