Thursday evening: Welcome reception, Senate Building, University of Nottingham. We hope to be greeted by the legendary Sheriff of Nottingham! This is provided inclusive of registration for the conference.

Friday evening: Walking tour (inclusive of registration) starting from Nottingham Castle, followed by Conference meal at the Canalhouse, 48-52 Canal Street, Nottingham, NG1 7EH. Tickets for the conference meal will be available for purchase separately.

The University of Nottingham’s main campus is situated in 330 acres of green space on University Park (Nottingham, NG7 2RD). The university has always been recognised as one of the best and most attractive university campuses in the UK. With a special emphasis on environmental sustainability, supporting the City of Nottingham’s desire to be a net zero carbon city by 2028. The main parkland has components of rolling grassland, individual and clumped trees, shrub groups, water features, 'wild areas' to encourage biodiversity and different plant species from around the world.

The conference scientific sessions and the ECVM AGM will be held in the Chemistry building on University Park (Building 28 on the University Campus Map).

Low-cost conference accommodation has been reserved in the student accommodation at Cavendish hall, a short walk from the main conference venue.

Halls of residence rooms (in modern student accommodation) with ensuite facilities will be available for booking at the time of registration (£80 per night based on single occupancy) to include full English breakfast, Refreshment tray and toiletry pack, complimentary car parking and Wi-Fi.

 

 

Alternative accommodation is available on the University Park campus, a short walk from the conference venue at The Orchard Hotel. Bed and Breakfast rate in a standard double bedroom for single occupancy per room is around £115.00 per night. This hotel can be booked privately.

A large number of hotels are available a short walk, tram or taxi drive from the conference venue which will give plenty of options for the budget conscious attendee.

 

 

The University of Nottingham University Park campus is conveniently located near the city centre, but enjoys a spacious “green” campus. A campus map is available to download.

 

Nottingham is centrally located within England close to major road and rail links and about 14 miles from East Midlands Airport.

We highlight some of the attractions of the city of Nottingham and surrounding areas. More details can be found in the Visitor Guide available from Visit Nottinghamshire. However, you might want to take advantage of a trip to the UK to explore the capital; London is just over an hour away by train.

Nottingham is a green city with a legendary past, home to creativity, culture and the legend of Robin Hood. Nottinghamshire offers a variety of walking and cycle routes across the county through nature reserves, country parks to the legendary Sherwood Forest. The county is also home to some of Nottingham’s much-loved sporting grounds including the world-renowned 3rd oldest Test match ground, Trent Bridge. Explore the city’s vibrant streets filled with galleries and independent shops.

Delve into the city’s underground history with the labyrinthine of 800+ caves deep beneath the city’s streets. Nottingham is known for its rebellious and pioneering history dating back to the legendary Robin Hood and his band of Merry Men, who fought for the rights of those oppressed by the Sheriff of Nottingham. This spirit continued throughout the English Civil War and it lives on today through various community initiatives and the creativity of the local people.

The city is home to stunning open spaces. Old Market Square is one of Europe’s largest city squares, which transforms with the seasons from a beautiful sunny seaside to a festive Winter Wonderland. Wollaton Hall and park is a Grade I listed Elizabethan country house that was once home to barons in the 1580s as well as Bruce Wayne in the 2012 The Dark Knight Rises Batman film. Today, Wollaton Hall houses Nottingham’s Natural History Museum which is surrounded by 500 acres of stunning open green space – where you may spot a deer or two!