How can I get to the venue?
Address
The Guildhall, St Martins Courtyard, Coney St, York YO1 9QL. Access to the building is through the Mansion House arch on St Helen’s Square.
Train
York train station is a short ten minute walk from The Guildhall. There is a frequent, fast train service to York on the East Coast Main Line from London King’s Cross to Edinburgh. There is also a direct service between York, Leeds and Manchester Airport.
The University campus is a short bus (66) or taxi ride direct from the railway station. There is a bus stop and taxi rank just outside the main station entrance. A taxi from the railway station will take approximately 15 minutes while a bus will take around 22 minutes.
The university’s approved taxi provider is Streamline Taxis. Please note that Uber are not licensed within the city of York.
Driving
If you are arriving by car, please note that there is no parking available at The Guildhall. There are pay and display car parks within the city centre, as well at the multi-storey Q-Park at the Shambles.
Bus
The nearest bus stops to The Guildhall are Museum Street, Rougier Street and Theatre Royal. To find out more about bus routes in York visit the first bus website.
Cycling, E-scooters and Walking
It’s just a 15-minute bike ride or 30-minute walk from Campus West to the city centre. There are several off-road cycle paths and on-road cycle lanes offering safe access into and around York. Find out more about the cycling routes.
Where can I stay in York?
All attendees are asked to book their own accommodation please refer to the Accommodation List (coming soon) for a range of options that would cater for all budgets.
Accommodation in York
In York there are multiple options for accommodation including hotels, bed and breakfasts, guesthouses, college rooms, and serviced apartments. To find suitable accommodation, we recommend checking the following hotels and websites – coming soon!
Are there any concessionary rates available?
No. Due to rising costs in resources over the past few years, we have been compelled to increase the registration fees for this year’s conference and introduce a flat rate fee. If you feel that these fees will prohibit you from attending the conference, please get in touch with us on email blackinplantsci@gmail.com and we will do our best to support you.
What is your refund policy?
Refunds will be processed up to 7 days before the event start and will be subject to a Eventbrite ticketing fee. After 7 days we will not be able to reimburse you the cost of your ticket.
How accessible is the venue?
View The Guildhall’s Accessibility Statement.
What food options will be available at the event?
Catering will be provided at the following times of the day:
9:30am – Welcome refreshments
10:45am – Morning break refreshments
12:30pm – Lunch
2:45pm – Afternoon break refreshments
At all points of the day there will be vegetarian, vegan and halal options available. If you have have any other specific dietary requirements, please state this upon registration.