The main conference days
The WordCamp Bristol 2019 conference days are on Saturday 18th May and Sunday 19th May 2019, and will be held at the University of Bristol School of Chemistry.
For an inside look at the venue check out our post for pictures and directions.
Address
University of Bristol School of Chemistry
Cantock’s Close
Bristol
BS8 1TS
Map
Travel and getting to the Venue
On foot
On foot, from the Triangle cut between the Wills Memorial Building (on your left) and the Merchant Venturers Enginnering Department (on your right). Head up a short flight of steps, which brings you out on to Woodland Road. Cross over the road where you will find Cantocks Close. Head along Cantocks Close road, sticking to the LEFT (the road forks) and then you will find the Chemistry dept. There will be signs to guide you from Woodland Road on the day.
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By bike
There are tons of cycle racks directly outside the venue. You can literally cycle to the door.
If you are visiting Bristol, you can make use of the YoBike scheme, which allows you to rent their yellow bikes. It’s sort of an uber for bikes thing.
By bus or coach
Bristol bus station is a 10 minute walk down the road at the bottom of Park Row. Most local buses and national coaches will stop here. You should also know if booking a coach, many National Express coaches stop at Bristol Triangle, which is five minutes walk from the venue. There’s handy!
Local bus service from Clifton Triangle a five minute walk away: 1 ,2 ,3 3X, 4, 8, 9, 72, 462 and 505. You can look up the bus timetables on the First Bus website. It’s well worth getting the mtickets app for your phone and buying tickets in advance for a cheaper fare.
By train
Bristol Temple Meads is Bristol’s closest train station, and is about a half an hour walk away. There are lots of buses from the station to Clifton.
Also know that if you book a train ticket you can take advatange of First Great Western’s special pricing for conferences.
By car
If arriving by car you can park at Trenchard Street Car Park. Pprices are around £12 a day and the car park is a five minute walk away.
Just be aware that Bristol has absolutely terrible traffic, so make sure you leave yourself plenty of time. All our venues are within easy walking distance, so if you are generally mobile you’ll be able to park the car and leave it for the weekend.
Accommodation
Check out our accommodation page.
The contributor day
This will be held on Friday 17th May 2019 at The Pavilion, No1 Hannover Quay, Bristol BS1 5JE. It is a beautful location overlooking Bristol’s waterfront.
For an inside look at the venue check out our post for pictures and directions.
Saturday night social
This will be held on Saturday 18th May 2019 from 6pm until 11pm at the Watershed on Bristol’s beautiful waterfront. There are more details on our Social sessions page. For an inside look at the venue check out our post for pictures and directions.
Badges
Once registered, please wear your badge on your lanyard at all times. Security staff may ask to see these when entering the buildings, including for the Saturday evening social.