ASA09: Anthropological and archaeological imaginations: past, present and future
6th-9th April 2009, University of Bristol, UK
Travel
Bristol is situated to the west of England. It is easily reached by train
from London (1hr 40 mins), and by coach from many destinations, including
airport buses from Heathrow (2hrs), and Gatwick (3.5hrs). It also has an
excellent local airport, which you are recommended to use.
Local directions and maps
For a detailed map of the Conference venue (primarily taking place in the Wills Memorial Building), the University campus and Bristol , please click here
For a travel map of central Bristol showing location of stations (bus, train), airport, and road access to the city click here.
Bus services 8/8A or 9/9A travel from the train station and the city centre via Clifton or Redland to the University precinct, stopping opposite the Wills Memorial Building (our main venue - about 20 mins). More detailed info click here.
Taxi numbers:
Swift Line 0117 225 2626;
Streamline Black & White Taxis 0117 926 4001
By train
Rail services connect Bristol both north and south and there are regular direct trains to London. There are two stations in Bristol, and Temple Meads is preferable for our venue (20 mins by bus). Please click here for more info.
Click here to learn more about ticket prices and to query the national rail timetable. Or click here to use an online booking service. Alternatively ring 08457 484950 to get train times and numbers for specific rail operators. The further ahead you book your ticket the cheaper it will be.
By air
Apart from the major airports at London Heathrow and Gatwick, followed by connecting coaches or trains, you may find a cheap flight to Bristol's own local airport, just 13km south of the city. For more info click here.
There is an airport bus to/from the bus & rail station for £7 return, taking 30 minutes.
Taxis from the airport to the University take 25 minutes & cost around £18 (and it is usual
too to give £2 to the driver as a tip). Airportcarz operate to and from Bristol Airport. Travellers are
particularly advised to use this firm, which is reliable and licensed to
trade from the airport. Airportcarz state the price of the fare when the
booking is made. New arrivals should turn left and Airportcarz' temporary
office is outside the airport, twenty yards along. Payment may be made in
advance by credit card to the office, or cash to the driver. A small tip
(£2-3) to the driver on completion of the journey is customary.
Contact: www.airportcarz.com/bristol.php or +44 (0) 1275 474888.
By coach
There are several express coach services daily from most major cities. Click here for the National Express coach website. Click here to read more about the location of the coach station in Bristol.
By car
Bristol is well connected to the rest of the UK by road and motorway. For more info on this means of transport click here. However we would encourage you, where possible to use public transport, as detailed above. We are unable to offer delegate parking at the main venue.
Travel documents
Many of those visiting from abroad may require specific travel documents - click here to view the relevant UK Govt website. If you need a letter in support of your application to Govt or funders, please email conference(at)theasa.org with subject line, 'Letter of support for visa applications'.
Tourism
If you have a little time before/after the conference, there are many great places to visit in and around Bristol. The ancient Roman town of Bath is but half an hour away; the West country (Devon and Cornwall) and Wales are very close by. So it is worth browsing the following tourism info sites:
For Bristol www.visitbristol.co.uk
For the nearby town of Bath www.visitbath.co.uk
For Wales www.visitwales.com
For the West Country www.visitsouthwest.co.uk or www.swtourism.co.uk or www.cornwall-calling.co.uk