Local Information
Hotels
Listing here is not an endorsement of the services or facilities offered.
The Orchard Hotel - on University Park Campus, The University of Nottingham, NG7 2RJ
Online and telephone booking available. For a special conference rate telephone + 44 (0) 115 876 0862 and quote "NIBS2015"
Travelodge Wollaton Park Hotel - Derby Road, Wollaton Vale, Nottingham, NG8 2NR
Value hotel-chain located 15-20 minutes walk from Campus. Online booking
The Walton (Tarry Boutique Hotel) - 2 North Road, The Park Estate, Nottingham, NG7 1AG
Buses to University Park Campus or 10 minutes by taxi. Online and telephone booking +44 (0) 115 947 5215
Holiday Inn (Castle Marina) - Castle Bridge Road Castle Marina Park Nottingham, NG7 1GX
20 minutes walk to the city-centre, 10 minutes by taxi to Campus. Online booking.
Premier Inn (Castle Marina) - Castle Marina Park, Castle Bridge Road, Nottingham, NG7 1GX
20 minutes walk to the city-centre, 10 minutes by taxi to Campus. Online booking.
There are numerous hotels located within the city-centre and more information about visitor accommodation can be found on the University of Nottingham's website.
Weather
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Public Transportation
Flights
East Midlands Airport is the nearest to Nottingham, with links by bus or taxi to the University Park Campus.
A larger choice of flights is available to Birmingham International Airport and Manchester Airport. Both these airports link by train with Nottingham city-centre.
Information about different types of train tickets is available from National Rail. Train tickets are usually cheaper if purchased in advance. The Train Line provides useful information about buying UK train tickets from overseas.
For flights arriving at London airports, the train to Nottingham departs from London St Pancras Railway Station.
The University Park Campus is 4 miles out of the city-centre and can easily be reached by bus or taxi.
More information about how to reach Nottingham can be found on the University's website.
Buses
Bus tickets can be purchased from the driver at the start of your journey. For some services you will require the exact amount of your fare, so please ensure you have plenty of change (coins) available. Bus numbers and destinations are usually displayed across the front of the bus. Comprehensive information about bus services to University Park Campus is available on the University's website.
Tips for travelling by bus:
• please buy your ticket from the driver
• there is no need to validate your ticket
• for some bus services you may need the exact change
• check signs for the bus number you need to make sure you are waiting in the correct place
• to request a bus pick you up, stand near the kerbside and hold out your arm
• to request a bus let you off press the 'stop' button located inside the bus or stand by the exit door
• single tickets are for travel from A to B
• return tickets are for travel from A to B to A (in the same day only) but please ask the driver about any restrictions with your return ticket as 'night buses' are usually not included Trains
Train tickets can be purchased from ticket offices at the station or some also have ticket vending machines. Please buy your ticket before you board the train and retain your ticket for the entire journey. At some stations, you need to show your ticket to exit the station. Standard and first class tickets are available for most journeys. Sometimes buying two single tickets is cheaper than a return ticket. Advance tickets are generally cheaper but are valid only for the train you specify. More detailed information about different types of tickets is available from National Rail. Taxis
You will usually find taxis waiting at the railway station and at designated ‘taxi ranks’ in the city centre. You can also stop a taxi in the street by waving your arm when its yellow 'For Hire' sign is illuminated. Taxis must display a notice which shows their licence and the number of passengers they are allowed to carry. The amount of money you pay for your journey is calculated by a meter which should be clearly visible inside the taxi. Fares are more expensive in the evenings, at weekends and during public holidays. Any gratuity you wish to give is in addition to this amount.
Minicab or private hire cars are pre-booked taxis. These are often cheaper and don’t have meters so you should set the price before travelling. When you book a car you will need to say where you want picking up and taking to. If you are catching a train/ plane you can tell them what time you depart and ask their advice about a suitable pick-up time.
Useful minicab numbers
• Cable Cars - 0115 922 9229
• D&G Cars - 0115 9 500 500
• D&G Cars online booking