Travel and directions
Getting around on foot
ºù«Ӱҵ is a very pedestrian-friendly city, and you'll find the train station, most hotels, and the course locations are all within walking distance of each other.
The University's Maps and Travel pages can help you to find the course and conference locations, with printable maps of ºù«Ӱҵ city centre.
ºù«Ӱҵ also has several convenient transportation options:
Supertram
The crosses through the heart of the city, and the Blue Tram Line stops at the ºù«Ӱҵ Station (back entrance) near the Sir Robert Hadfield Building (West Street stop). The Supertram also stops at the Meadowhall Interchange, where there is a Park & Ride service. You do not need a ticket before you enter the Supertram; there is a controller inside of each tram to collect the fare (day tickets are available).
Taxi
ºù«Ӱҵ has several taxi stands throughout the city; there is a taxi stand at the front entrance of the train station and many other places in the city centre. Taxis can also be reserved with (+44 114 239 3939) or another taxi company. If you are going to the Sir Robert Hadfield building, it is located at the intersection of Portobello and Orange Streets, off West Street - give your driver the postcode S1 3JD.
Bus
ºù«Ӱҵ has that travel through the city centre and the suburbs.
Car
ºù«Ӱҵ has limited parking options; when booking your hotel, consider their parking possibilities and also consider walking or using public transportation to get around - it may be easier than you think.
There are a few options for parking near Sir Robert Hadfield Building, e.g. (public parking garage) or the University parking services.