{"id":440,"date":"2026-04-13T14:32:06","date_gmt":"2026-04-13T14:32:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/conferences.iftawm.org\/conferences\/?page_id=440"},"modified":"2026-04-13T14:40:57","modified_gmt":"2026-04-13T14:40:57","slug":"venue-durham","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/conferences.iftawm.org\/conferences\/venue-durham\/","title":{"rendered":"Information for Participants"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Getting to Durham, UK<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\udeec <strong>Air<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The closest major airport to Durham is Newcastle International Airport (NCL) \u2013 approximately 25 miles (40 kilometres) away.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To get from Newcastle Airport to Durham by public transport, take the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.nexus.org.uk\/metro\">Tyne &amp; Wear Metro<\/a>\u00a0to Central Station (the main railway station in Newcastle). A single ticket costs around GBP 5. Trains run to Durham roughly four times per hour and cost 4-5 GBP. Total journey time is approximately 60 minutes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A <a href=\"https:\/\/www.newcastleairport.com\/getting-to-and-from\/getting-to-the-airport\/by-taxi\/\">taxi<\/a> or Uber from Newcastle Airport to Durham takes around 45 minutes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\ude8a <strong>Rail<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Durham is easily accessible by rail from major cities throughout Great Britain. There are regular trains from, for instance, Edinburgh (under 2 hours), London King\u2019s Cross (approximately 3 hours).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Durham is around 15 minutes by train from the larger city of Newcastle upon Tyne. With trains running roughly four times per hour and a single ticket costing 4-5 GBP, Newcastle is a good option for entertainment, sightseeing, and accommodation (see below).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Tickets are often cheaper when bought in advance; to plan a journey and buy tickets, visit <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nationalrail.co.uk\/\">National Rail Enquiries<\/a>. Durham city centre (including all conference venues) is around 15 minutes\u2019 walk, or a short taxi ride, from Durham rail station.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\ude8c <strong>Road<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Durham is about 30 minutes south of Newcastle upon Tyne by car on the A1(M).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There are coach connections to Durham or Newcastle from major cities in Great Britain; visit <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nationalexpress.com\/en\">National Express<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flixbus.co.uk\/\">Flix Bus<\/a> for details.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Accommodation<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Although the conference is unable to provide packages or discount deals, there are a wide variety of accommodation options available in and around Durham city centre, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.stchads.ac.uk\/commercial\/bed-breakfast\/\">St Chad\u2019s College, Durham University<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/uk.hotels.com\/ho978645408\/durham-university-hatfield-college-durham-united-kingdom\/?discovery-landing-offers-overlay=discovery-landing-offers-overlay\">Hatfield College, Durham University<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.travelodge.co.uk\/hotels\/204\/Durham-hotel?WT.tsrc=GHA_Organic&amp;utm_campaign=GHA_Durham&amp;utm_medium=GHA_Organic&amp;utm\">Travelodge<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.premierinn.com\/gb\/en\/hotels\/england\/county-durham\/durham\/durham-city-centre.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Premier Inn<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ihg.com\/hotelindigo\/hotels\/gb\/en\/durham\/mmedh\/hoteldetail?cm_mmc=GoogleMaps-_-IN-_-GB-_-MMEDH\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Hotel Indigo<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.radissonblu.com\/en\/hotel-durham?facilitatorId=CSOSEO&amp;csref=org_gmb_sk_en_sn_ho_XVUZH\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Radisson Blu Hotel<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.marriott.com\/en-us\/hotels\/ncldd-delta-hotels-durham-royal-county\/overview\/\">Delta Hotels Durham Royal County<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For a still wider range of options, consider the nearby city of Newcastle upon Tyne, which is approximately 15 minutes away from Durham by train (see above). Options in Newcastle include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.easyhotel.com\/hotels\/united-kingdom\/newcastle-upon-tyne\/newcastle-city-centre?utm_source=google&amp;utm_medium=cpc&amp;utm_campaign=BA__EASYHOTEL_NEWCASTLE_CITY_CENTRE__NAME__EN_UK_BA_4251_402&amp;campaign_type=SEARCH&amp;utm_term=easyhotel%20newcastle&amp;device=c&amp;gad_source=1&amp;gad_campaignid=1016552857&amp;gbraid=0AAAAAD-lD5SfQHDPU_ldQPw63BX9XCY7E&amp;gclid=CjwKCAjw1N7NBhAoEiwAcPchp49SBMXyEBtYBytHzEJvdOz-FAPUsqN_1k4AWJpHPNKvzrm2mFAmeBoCBg0QAvD_BwE\">easyHotel<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hotelsone.com\/newcastle-upon-tyne-hotels-gb\/four-points-flex-by-sheraton-newcastle.html?dsti=4905131&amp;dstt=8&amp;nid=1&amp;as=g&amp;aid=693690218533&amp;cmpid=20703726143&amp;agid=161337272553&amp;gid=CjwKCAjw1N7NBhAoEiwAcPchp_ZYMGaLkOlhPZGbYYNhAKWlFgYlCFoJGEbNK8UpdBREhYxepfm57hoCsf8QAvD_BwE&amp;gwbrd=CkEKCQjwsdnNBhDjARIwADmAlzNUA5YxCWq_lolc7ZtyxsJS5kZ7AJ0Mwzfa9bV95SxMfrZJf_qUZZl689ghGgIuqA&amp;ggbrd=0AAAAAD4o1PcDly8CJPMkfhGFuS25lN7qH&amp;gad_source=1&amp;gad_campaignid=20703726143&amp;gbraid=0AAAAAD4o1PcDly8CJPMkfhGFuS25lN7qH&amp;gclid=CjwKCAjw1N7NBhAoEiwAcPchp_ZYMGaLkOlhPZGbYYNhAKWlFgYlCFoJGEbNK8UpdBREhYxepfm57hoCsf8QAvD_BwE\">Four Points Flex by Sheraton<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.roomzzz.com\/aparthotels\/newcastle?utm_source=GMB%20Roomzzz%20Newcastle&amp;utm_medium=GMB%20Roomzzz%20Newcastle&amp;utm_campaign=GMB%20Roomzzz%20Newcastle&amp;gad_source=1&amp;gad_campaignid=22397135243&amp;gbraid=0AAAAADeVGzKeaplUsFlfeh2kiY6xbc5pl&amp;gclid=CjwKCAjw1N7NBhAoEiwAcPchp8gBFiwliFQ3DbB8f5HfKLO15HKjdNeUDFqC9EBIxdJDeETi6cmsxRoCgPgQAvD_BwE\">Roomzzz Aparthotel<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hilton.com\/en\/hotels\/nclhxhx-hampton-newcastle\/?WT.mc_id=zINDA0EMEA1MB2PSH3Paid_ggl4ACBI_Brand_Destination5dkt6MULTIBR7EN8i81487387_121127546_23276548203&amp;&amp;&amp;&amp;&amp;gclsrc=aw.ds&amp;gad_source=1&amp;gad_campaignid=23276548203&amp;gbraid=0AAAAADnjLGNZkdMtSZwqweKarTbk48mzD&amp;gclid=CjwKCAjw1N7NBhAoEiwAcPchpwp7mpxahZZoH9a0QikK38c3tsgkWNBVnr-6S5jHrv_R-qvJxBBvmxoCncIQAvD_BwE\">Hampton by Hilton<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/dakotahotels.co.uk\/newcastle?gad_source=1&amp;gad_campaignid=21929615969&amp;gbraid=0AAAAADtOhwuqdqAPuWRsfHRdsB_n4-tLI&amp;gclid=CjwKCAjw1N7NBhAoEiwAcPchp2COdvmZC_TFjMf_8zh-x6SFGtpoWq3DHDVpEHmafPZoO3mj3UaXnhoChEMQAvD_BwE\">Dakota<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Conference venues and tourist information<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The conference will be held in a small collection of venues, all well within 5 minutes\u2019 walk of each other. They are clustered around Durham Cathedral at the heart of the city\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.durhamworldheritagesite.com\/\">UNESCO World Heritage Site<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Please contact <a href=\"mailto:durhamaawm@gmail.com\">durhamaawm@gmail.com<\/a> for information about the accessibility of our conference venues and Durham City Centre in general.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The city and wider county of Durham are rich in visitor attractions, as is the larger region of North East England. For information, visit:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dur.ac.uk\/attractions\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Durham University Thing to Do<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thisisdurham.com\/\">This is Durham<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/newcastlegateshead.com\/\">Newcastle and Gateshead<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitnortheastengland.com\/\">Visit North East England<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Visas<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Conference participants are responsible for arranging any visas necessary for their visit to the United Kingdom.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Official information is available from the UK Government website at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/browse\/visas-immigration\/tourist-short-stay-visas\">https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/browse\/visas-immigration\/tourist-short-stay-visas<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Registration<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Information about registration and fees for in-person and online conference participation will be posted in April 2026.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Presenting online<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Contributors who present an online paper remotely will be required to submit a video of their full presentation in advance. To minimise issues with connection, sound and video, it will not be possible to give a live online presentation. Online presenters are, however, asked to be in attendance for 15 minutes of Q&amp;A after their video presentation has been played.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Please upload your video file in a standard format (ideally .mp4) to <a href=\"https:\/\/durhamuniversity-my.sharepoint.com\/:f:\/g\/personal\/dmu0sm_durham_ac_uk\/IgDjXSRou6wjR6JjQz-qg7OqAYbgxv-ld0MsH-cd6XXSYK8\">the conference\u2019s cloud storage location.<\/a> Videos should be uploaded at least 24 hours before your presentation to allow for testing and to address any technical issues.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Getting to Durham, UK \ud83d\udeec Air The closest major airport to Durham is Newcastle International Airport (NCL) \u2013 approximately 25 miles (40 kilometres) away. 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