Travel and accommodation
Conference Venue
Senate House is a 19-storey art deco building, constructed between 1932-37, that houses the University of London’s administration and is the university’s central library. It is in the Bloomsbury area of central London, close to the British Museum. It is a 20-min walk from the Eurostar international rail terminal and easily accessible from all London airports via public transport.
You can find out more about the venue below links:
Accommodation
London offers a wide range of hotels, apartments and hostels. We recommend booking your accommodation at an early stage, due to limited room availability and to ensure you get the best possible price.
Halls of residence at International Hall
University Halls of Residence can be an affordable option for accommodation. We have negotiated a discounted rate for delegates to stay at International Hall. International Hall is ~10 minutes walk to Senate House.
To book at the discounted rate, enter the code provided in your registration confirmation email before searching for availability.
Other halls of residence
Other halls of residence may be available for bookings via:
Hotels
To find a hotel close to the conference venue, we recommend searching ‘hotels near the British Museum, London’ in Google maps or similar search engines. Discount booking sites such as TripAdvisor, Booking.com, or the hotel’s own website can then be used to book a room.
We have negotiated a discounted rate for delegates at Maldron Hotel Finsbury Park London. The hotel is ~20 minutes from Russel Square, the closest underground station to Senate House, to Finsbury Park station on the Piccadilly Line. The hotel is ~5 minutes walk from Finsbury Park station.
To book at the discounted rate, enter the code provided in the your registration confirmation email.
London
Learn more about London, things to do and how to navigate via:
Visas and other entry requirements
All attendees from outside the UK are responsible for making sure they have the correct documentation to enter the country. Before you travel, please consult the UK government website and follow the advice given. Check whether you need a visa to enter the UK.
Confirmation of involvement in the UFAW conference and other supporting documentation
Applications for visas and other travel documents may need to be supported with an official letter confirming that the conference will take place on the dates declared and/or that you are a contributor.
A letter can be provided by UFAW on request - please email us at events@ufaw.org.uk. You will need to provide your full name, as shown on your passport, your passport number, your address, and country of origin.
Please note, letters in support of a visa will only be issued to persons who:
- have submitted an abstract to the conference,
- have had it accepted, and
- have paid the registration fee to attend.