Location
The convention is going to be set in the grounds of University of Wales, Newport - Caerleon Campus Sports Centre.
There is plenty of room indoors however should the weather decide to grace us with some sunshine then we also have space outside on the grass.
Click here for a multimap of the event (the college entrance is the junction of College Road and Lodge Road. It is sign posted)
Directions to the Event - reproduced from http://www.newport.ac.uk/cl/location.htm
The University of Wales, Newport is easily accessible whether you travel by car, bus or train:
By Road
London is only about two hours away via the M4, while other motorways and dual carriageways connect Newport with the North, Midlands, South East and South West England and West Wales. Both campuses are signposted from the M4. Two usefull website to help plan your route are the AA route planner and the RAC route planner.
For those approaching Caerleon from Cardiff, there is no direct exit from the Junction 25. Either exit at Junction 26, and join the relief road, following signs for Caerleon, or travel to Junction 24 and use the roundabout there to make a U-turn, to appraoch Junction 25 from the East.
Severn Bridge
Fares for crossing the Severn Bridge(s) into Wales (westbound) are currently set at £4.80 for cars. The tolls will only take cash or cheques. There is no toll fare eastbound, coming out of Wales.
By Rail
There are excellent Intercity services to Newport from all major cities. London is one hour and forty minutes away and Birmingham two hours by high speed trains which operate hourly. For those travelling to Allt-yr-yn Campus, there is a signposted pedestrian route which takes approximately 15 minutes. For more details of Railway services phone (08547) 484950 or try the National Rail website or the Arriva Trains Wales website.
By Coach
Newport is served by regular National Express coaches from London, West Wales, the North, Midlands and South West England. There is also a direct service from Heathrow and Gatwick Airports. Check out the National Express Coaches website or tel: 08705 808080.
By Bus
Both campuses are served by Newport Bus routes. For Caerleon, take the number 2 bus from stand 25 of the central bus station, and for Allt-yr-yn take the number 14 bus from stand 28. For details of National Express Coach Services phone (08705) 808080. For details of local bus services phone (01633) 263600 .
By Air
London's Heathrow airport is about two hours' drive away and there are also airports at Cardiff and Bristol, both less than one hour from Newport. For details of flights phone (0870) 000 0123 for Heathrow Airport, or (01446) 711111 for Cardiff Wales Airport.
For more detailed maps please download the .PDF Files Below