How to get to the Exhibition and Conference Centre
The UWE Exhibition and Conference Centre is located half a mile from the M32 motorway, adjacent to the University's Frenchay Campus.
By road
From M4
Exit the M4 at junction 19 onto the M32. Almost immediately, exit the M32 at junction 1. Turn right at roundabout onto the A4174 ring road (dual carriageway) following signs for Filton and Bristol Parkway railway station. Go past the Holiday Inn hotel on the left, the first set of lights at the junction towards UWE and Bristol Business Park, then turn left at the second set of traffic lights into UWE.
Please note: for the UWE Exhibition and Conference Centre go to the Frenchay Campus North Entrance (BS34 8QZ for your sat nav). Please do not go to the main campus.
From M5
Exit the M5 at junction 15 onto the M4 eastbound towards London. Exit the M4 at junction 19 onto the M32 and follow the directions from the M4 given above.
From the south
From Bristol City Centre follow signs for the M32. Exit M32 at junction 1. Turn left onto the A4174 ring-road and follow the directions given above.
Car parking
Parking is free, and space is provided for 450 cars.
By rail
The nearest rail stations are Bristol Parkway and Filton Abbey Wood, approximately 20 minutes walk.
From Parkway, take a taxi or bus number 312, 318, 319, 517, 518, 581 or 625. From Abbey Wood, take bus 581. The nearest stop is Filton Lane. The entrance to UWE is on the other side of the dual carriageway crossing – from there, follow the pedestrian signs.
For more information visit www.nationalrail.co.uk.
By bus
UWE buses - Wessex Red buses link all campuses with the city centre and can be used by students, staff and the travelling public.
Bus services U1, U2, U5 and 70 from the City Centre stop at Filton Lane (see above). For the return journey use the stops at UWE bus station or on Coldharbour Lane.
From Bristol Airport
By bike
See our cycling pages for information on cycling to Frenchay Campus and a map of the cycle routes available.
Covered cycle parking is located next to the Centre, to the left of the main entrance.
Download the Exhibition and Conference Centre map or view the UWE Exhibition and Conference Centre in Google Maps.
The www.travelinesw.com website is also a useful resource for planning your visit to the Conference Centre.
Contact information
Telephone: +44(0)117 32 83568
E-mail: Conference Office
Address:
UWE Exhibition and Conference
Centre
University of the West of England
Frenchay Campus
Coldharbour Lane
Bristol
BS34 8QZ
United Kingdom
Parking information:
Visitors
should use Frenchay Campus North Entrance
(BS34 8QZ for your sat nav). Please do not go to
the main campus.
Page last updated 19 December 2011