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Conference
Location
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West Downs Centre
The University of Winchester
West Hill
Winchester
Hampshire
SO22 4NR
Telephone +44 (0) 1962 841515
Fax +44 (0) 1962 842280
The University of
Winchester website
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The West Downs Centre
Winchester Cathedral
Winchester from the air
Winchester lights at night
Winchester from
the hill
The Round Table in the Great Hall
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University
information
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"In terms of title we may be one of the newest universities,
but in terms of character and culture we are one of the oldest."
By the standards of today’s universities, the University of Winchester
is small, with some 3000 full-time and 2500 part-time students. Most are
following undergraduate courses, though they have a significant and growing
number of students on Masters and Doctoral level courses. The culture of the
University is informal and the emphasis is on providing a supportive
community within which individuals can develop themselves and find a clear
sense of direction. They aim to produce graduates who will make a difference
in and through their chosen careers.
By the standards of most universities they are also very old –
established in 1840 and on the same ‘King Alfred’ campus in Winchester since 1862.
This history fosters a strong sense of identity and continuity which bridges
changes of name – they changed from King Alfred’s College to
University College Winchester in 2004 and adopted the title ‘University
of Winchester’ in June 2005.
The original Anglican foundation established a strong commitment to public
service and the public good which still persists today. Teaching is their
main focus, and their graduates are their main contribution to society.
Link to
campus maps
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Conference
Accommodation
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Accommodation is available on campus in the West
Downs centre. To book at the special conference rates, please see the registration page. We have
a limited number of double rooms.
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Conference
Dinner venue
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The conference dinner venue has not yet been decided.
Details will be posted here as soon as they are available.
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General
information
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Winchester is the ancient capital of England
and the former seat of King Alfred the Great. Steeped in history, Winchester is a rural city, only an hour from
London, on the
beautiful South Downs.
You can find more information on the Winchester City
Council website and via the links below.
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Getting
to
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By air
The international airport of Southampton is less than 10 miles from Winchester and can be
reached in 15 minutes by road or rail. The University is also well placed for
the international airports of Heathrow and Gatwick.
By car
Visitors travelling from the north, south or east of Winchester
should approach the University from junction 11 of the M3 and proceed along
the B3335 following signs for Winchester.
Pass through St Cross, crossing over traffic lights. After passing the BP
petrol station take the first left (Ranelagh
Road). Pass under the railway bridge into Airlie Road and
take right fork into Sparkford
Road. The University is on the left hand side
halfway up the hill of Sparkford
Road.
Visitors travelling from a westerly direction should approach Winchester along the Romsey Road.
After passing the Royal
Hampshire County
Hospital turn right
into St James’ Lane. After a sharp corner turn right into Sparkford Road.
The University is halfway down the hill on the right hand side.
By train
Winchester is less than one hour by train from London (Waterloo).
Direct services also link Winchester with many
major towns and cities including Southampton, Portsmouth,
Bournemouth, Birmingham, Manchester,
Sheffield, Leeds, York, Newcastle,
Glasgow and Edinburgh.
The University
of Winchester is less
than one mile (approx 10 minutes walk) from the railway station. Leave the
station by the main exit and turn right into Station Road leading into Upper High
Street. Turn right over the bridge and left into Clifton Terrace. Cross Romsey Road
and walk along St James’ Terrace. Then follow the path through West Hill
Cemetery. The
University is situated opposite the far gate of the cemetery.
Bus and Coach
Main bus and coach routes stop at King Alfred’s Statue in central Winchester. The walk to
College takes approximately 15 minutes. On alighting proceed along Broadway
and through the pedestrianised High Street. Turn left into Southgate Street. Cross St Clements Street and take the
next right into St James’ Lane. Proceed up the hill and just after the
railway bridge take the footpath through West Hill
Cemetery. The College
is situated opposite the far gate of the cemetery.
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Taxi
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Taxis are regularly available from the Railway Station and
King Alfred’s Statue in the city centre
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Climate
in conference month
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The
weather in the UK
in November is changeable, but average temperatures are 10.50C
during the day and 4.00C at night. You can find a current forecast
here
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Currency
and exchange rates
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Click here for up to date currency exchange rates
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Time zone
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UTC/GMT
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Dialling
codes
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Click here
to find the International Dialling Code
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Other
useful links
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Airport parking and airport hotels
- car parking at Gatwick, Heathrow, Stansted, Manchester and all major UK
airports
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