Travel
Conference Venue
The conference is being held at the Greenwich campus of the
University of Greenwich, Old Royal Naval College, Park Row, London SE10 9LS.
The Greenwich Campus is surrounded by the greenery of Greenwich Park and is located close to central London. It sits on a World Heritage Site and is located in the heart of Greenwich, south-east London. The neighbourhood has a lively atmosphere but is away from the hustle and bustle of the city. The campus is surrounded by historical landmarks, as well as Greenwich Park and a selection of bars and restaurants.
The is centred on three baroque buildings of the Old Royal Naval College designed by Sir Christopher Wren at the end of the 17th century. Many sites around the campus have been used as sets for films, such as The King's Speech, Les Misérables, Four Weddings and a Funeral, and The Queen.
By bus
The following bus routes stop in Greenwich town centre just outside the campus:
| Bus No. | Route | Weekday Frequency (minutes) |
Bus Stops |
|---|---|---|---|
| 129 | Lewisham - North Greenwich | 6-10 | Greenwich Station - Greenwich High Rd - Cutty Sark / Nelson Rd - National Maritime Museum - Maze Hill |
| 177 | Thamesmead - Peckham | 9-11 | Greenwich Station - Greenwich High Rd - Cutty Sark / Nelson Rd - National Maritime Museum - Maze Hill |
| 188 | North Greenwich - Central London | 6-10 | Macmillan Student Village - Creek Rd - Greenwich Church St / Cutty Sark - National Maritime Museum - Maze Hill |
| 199 | Canada Water - Catford | 10-13 | Macmillan Student Village - Creek Rd - Greenwich Church St / Nelson Rd - Greenwich High Rd - Greenwich Station |
| 286 | Sidcup - Greenwich | 8-11 | Cutty Sark - National Maritime Museum - Maze Hill |
| 386 | Blackheath - Woolwich Arsenal | 15 | Greenwich Station - Greenwich High Rd - Cutty Sark / Nelson Rd - National Maritime Museum - Maze Hill |
| N1 | Central London - Thamesmead | 30 | Macmillan Student Village - Creek Rd - Greenwich Church St / Cutty Sark - National Maritime Museum - Maze Hill |
For more information visit TfL.
By train
Docklands Light Railway (DLR)
The nearest station is Cutty Sark a two minute walk to the campus West Gate entrance. Direct services run from Bank, Canary Wharf, Lewisham and Stratford and easy connections are available from Tower Gateway, Beckton and London City Airport.
National Rail
Train services are provided by Southeastern, refer to National Rail Enquiries for timetables. There are two stations within easy walking distance of the campus both on the same line; Greenwich Station on Greenwich High Road (also a DLR station) and Maze Hill Station in Tom Smith Close. Details below:
| Station | Direct train links | Distance | Bus routes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greenwich (Zone 2/3) |
London Cannon Street, London Bridge, Deptford, local stations from Dartford via Woolwich, and local stations from Rainham via Chatham and Gravesend. | 9 mins walk to West Gate entrance | 129, 177, 199, 386 |
| Maze Hill (Zone 3) |
As above. | 8 mins walk to East Gate entrance | 129, 177, 188, 286, 386 |
If travelling westbound for main campus it is quicker to alight at Maze Hill otherwise alight at Greenwich station. Please refer to the Google map for help with directions.
London Underground (Tube)
For connections from the Tube alight at Canary Wharf station on the Jubilee Line and get a DLR Lewisham bound train to Cutty Sark station. More info from TfL.
By boat
Thames Clippers operates a regular boat service from Westminster to Greenwich Pier (adjacent to the Old Royal Naval College) stopping at various locations on route. The journey takes 35 minutes in total and is possibly the fastest way to travel from Central London.
By car
There is no on-campus parking available but there is a public car park just outside the campus in Park Row.