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Travel and Hotel


SWANSEA

Maps and location from Swansea University, including “how to get here” are available at the University website: www.swansea.ac.uk.  
 

Travelling by Road:

  • Travelling West on the M4, leave the motorway at J42 and follow signs for Swansea on A483 (Fabian Way).
  • On crossing the River Tawe, the A483 becomes the A4067.
  • Continue West along this road, passing Sainsbury’s Supermarket on the left-hand side of the road.
  • After approx 1.5miles a footbridge crosses over the road and is controlled by traffic lights. As you approach the lights, keep to the right-hand lane and prepare to turn right into the University.
  • There is a Visitor Car Park immediately right of the main entrance. Pay and Display.
  • For route maps try www.theaa.co.uk.  

Travelling by Train:
  • High-speed InterCity trains run at hourly intervals from London Paddington to Swansea. Travel time approx 2hrs 50mins. The main InterCity services offer connections to Swansea from Birmingham, Bristol Parkway, Cardiff and London. 
  • There are also regional services via Sprinter trains to West, Mid and North Wales.
  • For train services and times try: www.thetrainline.com or www.nationalrail.co.uk.

Travelling by Bus:
  • Inter-city journeys by bus terminate at the Quadrant Bus Station. Catch local bus number 3A direct to the campus. Alternatively, take bus numbers 2 or 3 – these stop immediately outside the main entrance. 
  • For bus services try www.nationalexpress.com or www.firstcymru.co.uk.

Travelling by Air:
  • From Heathrow Airport: Either take the Rail-Air Link bus to Reading and the train from Reading to Swansea, or take the train from Heathrow to London Paddington rail station and the train from Paddington to Swansea. 
  • From Gatwick Airport: Take the train from Gatwick to Reading and the train from Reading to Swansea, or take the train from Gatwick to central London, crossing London on the Tube to London Paddington rail station and the train from Paddington to Swansea.
  • From Cardiff Airport: Catch a local bus service or take a taxi to central Cardiff and then make local rail or bus connections from Cardiff to Swansea. Alternatively, taxis are available from Cardiff airport who will take you directly to Swansea (approx. cost for this journey in 2009, 60GBP per one way journey for up to 4 people). For details of Cardiff Airport facilities try www.tbicardiffairport.com or www.cardiff-airport-guide.co.uk.
  • For car hire options from Cardiff Airport try www.car-hire-centre.co.uk.  
  • For bus options from Cardiff Airport to city centre rail station try www.firstgreatwestern.co.uk
  • Scheduled flight operators at Cardiff Airport include
  • Direct flights to Cardiff from Northern Ireland, Scotland, England, Channel Islands, Netherlands, Spain, Portugal, Switzerland, France and Balearics.

Travelling within Swansea
  • Taxis are readily available outside both the Train and Bus stations in Swansea town centre

Useful general travel information lines:

GENERAL

All activities at the Blackboard Teaching & Learning Conference 2010 will take place in one of the following Swansea University campus facilities:

  • Faraday (8.1*) – breakout sessions
  • Taliesin (24*) – Keynote and general sessions
  • Fulton House (17*) – Registration, Exhibit Hall, Refreshments, Lunch & Conference Dinner

*building reference on Swansea campus map at www.swansea.ac.uk.


HOTELS

For the Blackboard Teaching & Learning Conference 2010, we have arranged preferential rates at the following Hotels in Swansea and at the accommodation on campus at Swansea University. 

Hotel accommodation is not included in your registration for the conference. You need to book your chosen accommodation direct with the location of your choice. Accommodation bookings can be made direct at the links given below.

DRAGON HOTEL
www.dragon-hotel.co.uk
Rates: 70-95GBP per night Bed and Breakfast (depending on room, date and single/double occupancy)
Accommodation rates expire on 1st March 2010
Booking instructions: Delegates contact the hotel quoting “Blackboard”
Tel: +44 (0)1792 657141 (direct line)
Email: reservations@dragon-hotel.co.uk.
 

RAMADA JARVIS
Rates: 69-79GBP per night Bed and Breakfast (depending on room, date and single/double occupancy)
Accommodation rates expire on 15th March 2010
Booking instructions: Delegates to contact the hotel direct (not via website online booking) to access the agreed rates, quoting “Blackboard”
Tel: +44 (0)1792 315429
Rates: 53GBP per night Bed and Breakfast (note: Continental Buffet breakfast)
Accommodation rates expire on 11th March 2010
Booking instructions: Delegates to contact the hotel direct (not via website online booking) to access the agreed rates, quoting “Blackboard”
Tel: +44 (0)1792 638800
Email: H6653@accor.com  

THE VILLAGE
www.village-hotels.com (select Swansea)
Rates: 65-75GBP per night Bed and Breakfast (depending on room and single/double occupancy)
Accommodation rates expire on 1st March 2010
Booking instructions: Delegates can book centrally or directly with the hotel quoting “BBSU110410”
Tel: +44 (0)844 847 2970 

PREMIER INN
www.premierinn.com (select Swansea City Centre)
Rates: 57.50-65GBP per night Bed and Breakfast (depending on single/double occupancy)
Accommodation rates expire on 10th March 2010
Booking instructions: Delegates can book directly with the hotel quoting “Blackboard”
Tel: +44 (0)1792 634940

MARRIOTT HOTEL
www.marriott.com (select Swansea)
Rates: 109.00GBP per night Bed and Breakfast
Accommodation rates expire on 1st March 2010
Booking instructions: Delegates can book directly with the hotel quoting “Blackboard”
Click on this link!
Tel: +44 (0) 800 400 7282
 
ON-CAMPUS ACCOMMODATION AT SWANSEA UNIVERSITY
Rates: 39.90GBP per night Bed and Breakfast (single occupancy)
Accommodation rates expire on 31st March 2010
Booking instructions: Delegates can book directly with the University quoting ECONF10  at http://www.swansea.ac.uk/conferences/ConferenceBBBookings/ 
 

ADDITIONAL ACCOMMODATION

Swansea and Swansea Bay are holiday destinations. There is a wide variety of accommodation available from Guest Houses to Self-Catering Apartments; from 4* hotels to Camp Sites. For further accommodation listings, try www.visitswanseabay.com.