Travelling to York from overseas

There are three main airports that are commonly used, Manchester, London Heathrow, and Leeds Bradford. Manchester is the easiest because it has an integrated train station with services that connect directly to York in less than two hours, but Heathrow has many more services from all over the world. Leeds Bradford is a much smaller airport, but if there is a service connecting your origin then it is very convenient.

Manchester Airport

At Manchester Airport follow the signs for “The Station”. Once at The Station go to the ticket office and buy a single ticket to York (or you can book online at www.nationalrail.co.uk). A direct train runs every half an hour. The train will take approximately one hour and 50 minutes. 

London Heathrow Airport

From Heathrow Airport, take the Underground to King’s Cross St. Pancras tube station to get a direct train to York railway station. Trains from London King’s Cross to York depart every 30 minutes and take approximately 2 hours. You can pay for the London Underground using any contactless card or your phone, no need to get a ticket in advance. Just tap on and tap off.

Leeds Bradford Airport

You can get a taxi direct from the airport to the conference hotel, although it will cost around £90 so you probably want to share:
https://www.leedsbradfordairport.co.uk/getting-to-and-from/by-taxi
Alternatively you can get a taxi to Leeds Train Station and then trains between Leeds and York run many times an hour and take ~30 minutes.

Train fares and times are online at www.nationalrail.co.uk
More travel information can be found here:
https://www.york.ac.uk/students/new/international/travelling-to-york/airports

The Venue, and The City
The conference will be held at the Milner York hotel (please note this hotel was until recently called the Principal Hotel, they are the same hotel).
Rooms can be booked at the venue: www.themilneryork.com

York is a walkable city, and all places you are likely to want to get to are within walking distance. The conference venue is 2 minutes around the corner from the train station. Leave the station, turn left, and the hotel is on your left.

Taxis must be either pre-booked, or from an official taxi rank. There is a taxi rank just outside the train station that you can use, or you can book one via phone or app.

York Cars – yorkcars-taxis.co.uk, App, Online booking, or +44 1904 765765

Streamline – streamlinetaxisyork.co.uk, App, Online booking, or +44 1904 656565

Bus routes and tickets can be planned from the First York app: www.firstbus.co.uk/york

Accommodation

Rooms can be booked at the venue: theprincipalyork.com

Alternatively there is a wide range of hotels of various budgets all within easy walking distance of the venue. You could consider:

$$$

Hilton https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/lbayohn-hilton-york

Hotel du Vin https://www.hotelduvin.com/locations/york

The Grand https://www.thegrandyork.co.uk/

$$

Premier Inn https://www.premierinn.com/gb/en/hotels/england/north-yorkshire/york/york-city-blossom-st-south.html

Radisson Hotel 
https://www.radissonhotels.com/en-us/hotels/radisson-hotel-york

Hampton by Hilton https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/qqytghx-hampton-york

Or York has many charming local guesthouses and B&Bs.

Currency

The UK uses Pound Sterling (GBP), however cash is very rarely required. Contactless payment is accepted in almost all situations. Tips are up to 10% in restaurants, and not otherwise expected.

Visas

You can quickly check if you need a travel visa using the UK Government’s website: https://www.gov.uk/check-uk-visa

If you need an invitation letter then contact ian.gray@york.ac.uk with your name, passport or ID number, nationality, and address.

Attractions

Walk the Walls

Every visitor to York should walk at least a section of the city walls. York retains much of the medieval walls that surrounded the city 700 years ago and they provide a great walk with some unique views of the city. There is a full guide to the entire walk here:

but an easy section for conference attendees could get up onto the walls here, 2 minutes walk from the conference hotel:

https://www.google.com/maps/place/53°57’32.1”N+1°05’22.8″W/@53.958926,-1.0903077,202m/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m4!3m3!8m2!3d53.958926!4d-1.089664?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI0MDkyMi4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D

and then walk South West around the walls trail to Micklegate Bar, around 15 minutes. You can then either return via Micklegate’s pubs, bars, and cafés, or keep on the Walls and keep going all the way around over Skeldergate Bridge, past Clifford’s Tower, then back through town to the hotel.

York Minster

York Minster is one of the world’s most magnificent cathedrals and just over ten minutes walk from the conference hotel. It can be a bit expensive to actually go inside, but views from outside are wonderful.

yorkminster.org

National Railway Museum

It might sound like a museum for trains isn’t very appealing, but the National Railway Museum is fantastic for people interested in the engineering and social challenges involved in the transportation of a nation. It is also a great day out for those travelling to York with children or families. Free entry.

www.railwaymuseum.org.uk

Museum Gardens

If the weather is amenable and you would like a stroll in the park, then the Museum Gardens are a ten minute walk from the conference hotel. Established in the 1830s, the gardens host a wide range of trees, shrubs, and perennials, set around the medieval ruins of St. Mary’s Abbey.

www.yorkshiremuseum.org.uk/york-museum-gardens/

Jorvik Viking Centre

The Viking Centre is a world-famous attraction which has welcomed over 20 million visitors over its lifetime. It recreates the 925AD city of Jorvik, which would eventually become York. Entrance fees apply.

www.jorvikvikingcentre.co.uk

Clifford’s Tower

Less than 20mins walk from the conference hotel, Clifford’s Tower is the largest remaining building of York Castle, northern England’s greatest medieval royal fortress. The tower offers views over the city and inside is a museum interpretation that details the tower’s varied and sometimes brutal history. Entrance fees apply.

www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/cliffords-tower-york

Important Dates

Dates
Paper Submission DeadlineThursday, May 23, 2024
Rebuttal PeriodFrom Friday, Jul 12 to Thursday, Jul 18, 2024
Author Notification of Acceptance DecisionWednesday, July 31, 2024
Artifact Evaluation DeadlineFriday, August 23, 2024
Submission of camera-ready papers:Friday, October 4, 2024
Author Registration DeadlineSunday, October 27, 2024
Early Registration DeadlineMonday, November 11, 2024
Hot-Topics DayTuesday, Dec 10, 2024
Main ConferenceWednesday, Dec 11 to Friday Dec 13, 2024
(All times are UTC-12, or “anywhere on earth,” unless otherwise stated.)

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