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
The Exhibition and Conference Centre is set in the peaceful surroundings of the University's Frenchay Campus, offering a dedicated entrance and onsite parking for 580 cars. Please see individual event details for conditions of parking.
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 18, 312, 318, 319, 502, 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 11, 12, 15, 19 and 70 from the City Centre stop at Frenchay Campus.
From Bristol Airport
By bike
Cycling to campus is an excellent way to arrive - with hundreds of parking spaces located around campus, showers and changing facilities at several locations, and convenient traffic free routes into campus from all directions.
Download a map of inter-campus cycle routes
Download a map of Frenchay walking and cycling routes
View map of cycle routes (off-road tracks and cycle lanes are
marked green, with roads marked orange).
Get involved in the CycleScheme through UWE HR department.
With Cyclescheme, you can get a tax-free bike, which for most people means they save about 32% of the cost.
Cycle parking
There is sheltered cycle parking on the north side of the ECC building.
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 8 May 2013