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General Information
The conference is based in the Geoffrey Manton building (All Saints Campus, Oxford Road, Manchester M15 6LL). Below is some general information.
Registration
Registration will take place in the Atrium on the ground floor of Manton.
Conference Papers
All conference presentations will be delivered in LT7, on the ground floor of Manton.
Catering
The Manton Atrium is the place to get tea and coffee during breaks in the conference programme, and also lunch on Friday April 16th.
Baggage
If you would like to store luggage or other items, please leave them in LT6, which will be locked during the day. Please go to the Manton reception if you need access to this room.
Computers
Speakers may use the computers in GM111 (Geoffrey Manton, first floor). Unfortunately, we are unable to provide delegates with general access to computing facilities.
Directions & Transportation
Getting to MMU (Geoffrey Manton Building):
Travelling by car into Manchester is straightforward (find directions on the MMU website), but presents you with the difficulty of parking. Unfortunately, the University has no parking available, but there are several pay-and-display car parks nearby – for example in Chester Street, and in Booth Street East.
Taxis to MMU can be found outside Piccadilly station. From the station concourse, head down the escalators to the taxi rank. Ask for the Geoffrey Manton Building, opposite the Aquatics Centre.
The nearest railway station to the University is Manchester Oxford Road. Commuter trains run from Piccadilly Station to Oxford Road station every few minutes, from Platform 14.
From Oxford Road station, the Geoffrey Manton building is a short walk south down Oxford Road …
From the station, head right, down the right hand side of Oxford Road, past the BBC on your left. Walk for about five minutes, past several MMU buildings including the Capitol Theatre, until you see Aquatics Centre on the opposite side of the road. At this point, you should be standing outside a large red brick building – the Geoffrey Manton building – the entrance is around the back.
Or you could catch any bus heading south on Oxford Road, alighting at the Aquatics Centre.
Buses: The 147 bus (Oxford Road Link) runs every 10-15 minutes between the railway station and the University, costing 50p. Look out for the white single decker with turquoise trim. From Piccadilly Station concourse, head down the escalators and exit past the taxi rank. Cross over Fairfield Street and turn left, to find bus stop D under the railway bridge. Alight the bus at the Aquatics Centre.
Buses to/from Piccadilly Bus Station (not to be confused with Piccadilly Railway Station, which is five minutes’ walk away): 14, 16, 41, 42, 43, 43a, 44, 45a, 48, 111, 140, 142, 157, 250.
Directions from conference hotels to the Geoffrey Manton building:
From The Midland Hotel (about 10 mins walk): head south on Oxford Road, past The Cornerhouse on your right; past the BBC on your left. It’s best to walk down on the right hand side of the road, past several MMU buildings including the Capitol Theatre, until you reach the Aquatics Centre over on the left-hand side, at which point you should be standing outside the Geoffrey Manton building, which is the large red brick building. The entrance is round the back.
From The Arora Hotel (about 15 mins walk): head south on Princess Street and turn right into Portland Street. Turn left onto Oxford Road and continue down past the BBC. It’s best to walk down on the right hand side of the road, past several MMU buildings including the Capitol Theatre, until you reach the Aquatics Centre over on the left-hand side, at which point you should be standing outside the Geoffrey Manton building, which is the large red brick building. The entrance is round the back.
From the Ibis Hotel (Charles Street) (about 10 mins walk): Turn left out of the hotel and cross over Princess Street, to head down Charles Street - past the Factory Records building and the Lass O’Gowrie pub, then past the BBC. Turn left at the end of Charles Street, into Oxford Road and carry on past the front of the BBC. It’s best to walk down on the right hand side of the road, past several MMU buildings including the Capitol Theatre, until you reach the Aquatics Centre over on the left-hand side, at which point you should be standing outside the Geoffrey Manton building, which is the large red brick building. The entrance is round the back.
Maps
Manchester Metropolitan University Department of English
Map of Manchester
Location of the Main Campus
Hotel Information
Ibis Hotel (Charles Street)
Hotel Type: Budget Hotel
Street: Charles Street
City: Manchester
Postcode: M1 7DG
Tel: (0161) 2725000
Fax: (0161) 2725010
Website: http://www.ibishotel.com
Conference Rate: £65 including breakfast. Quote code: 174529 (this special rate is due to expire April 1)
The Arora Hotel
Hotel Type: Boutique 4 star
Street: 18 - 24 Princess Street
City: Manchester
Postcode: M1 4LY
Contact: Fiona; manrevenue@arorahotels.com.
Conference rate: £95 incl. tax and breakfast. Quote code: MMU/140410.
Telephone: 0161 236 8999
Fax: 0161 236 3222
Website: http://manchester.arorahotels.com/default.aspx?pg=home
Maplink: http://manchester.arorahotels.com/default.aspx?pg=contactus&rp=home
The Midland Hotel
Street: Peter Street
City: Manchester
Postcode: M60 2DS
Contact: TBD
Conference rate: £145, quote 'Irish Theatre Conference'
Telephone: 0161 236 3333
Fax: 0161 932 4100
Website: www.qhotels.co.uk
Maplink: http://www.qhotels.co.uk/hotels/the-midland-manchester-greater-
Hotel Type/Rating: 4 Star
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