{"id":2663,"date":"2025-03-05T20:06:38","date_gmt":"2025-03-05T20:06:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/community-languages.org.uk\/scs\/?page_id=2663"},"modified":"2025-06-24T19:01:41","modified_gmt":"2025-06-24T18:01:41","slug":"2025-conference-accommodation","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/community-languages.org.uk\/scs\/annual-scs-conference\/2025-annual-society-for-caribbean-studies-conference\/2025-conference-accommodation\/","title":{"rendered":"2025 Conference: Accommodation and Things to Do in Bristol"},"content":{"rendered":"<h1>Accommodation<\/h1>\n<div><em>We have a limited number of rooms available to book at the halls of residence (Wills Hall, University of Bristol) located near the conference centre. These are basic rooms that can be booked at a cost of \u00a369 per night and include breakfast. Details about the rooms can be found here: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bristol.ac.uk\/venues\/meetings\/wills-hall\/\">https:\/\/www.bristol.ac.uk\/venues\/meetings\/wills-hall\/<\/a>. If you wish to book accommodation at Wills Hall, please indicate so in the registration form and make payment through SCS. <\/em><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><strong>Please note, the deadline for Wills Hall accommodation is <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">20 June 2025<\/span>. We will no longer be accepting bookings after this date.<\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<h1>Hotels:<\/h1>\n<div>Alternatively, there are also a few hotels nearby that offer more options and amenities:<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><b><u>Hotels within walking distance (30 mins) of conference venue\u00a0<\/u><\/b><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.guestreservations.com\/number-38-clifton\/booking?utm_source=google&amp;utm_medium=cpc&amp;utm_campaign=991006018&amp;gad_source=1&amp;gclid=CjwKCAiAiaC-BhBEEiwAjY99qEi41fpjRRW-EPqZ1XYSBzzpo7LuNDMfhOz6cyhUcxg3rYucY5sy8RoC2RYQAvD_BwE&amp;ctTriggered=true\">Number 38 Clifton (38 Upper Belgrave Rd, Clifton, Bristol BS8 2XN)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/ferndalemews.co.uk\/\">Ferndale Mews (3A Southfield Rd, Westbury on Trym, Bristol BS9 3BG)\u00a0<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/urban-apartments.co.uk\/alison-court\/\">Alison Court Apartments (Apsley Rd, Clifton, Bristol BS8 2SL)\u00a0<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b><u>Hotels slightly further out but easily commutable via bus<\/u><\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/cliftonhotels.com\/bristol-hotels\/berkeley-square?utm_source=local&amp;utm_medium=organic&amp;utm_campaign=bsq&amp;utm_content=gmb\">The Berkley Square Hotel (15 Berkeley Square, Clifton, Bristol BS8 1HB)\u00a0<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.oyorooms.com\/gb\/81737\/?utm_source=GMB_GB&amp;utm_medium=Organic&amp;utm_campaign=EN_BSL003&amp;latitude=51.45921501580378&amp;longitude=-2.6108161809439823&amp;locale=en\">The Regency, Clifton (42-44 St Paul&#8217;s Rd, Clifton, Bristol BS8 1LR) <\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.premierinn.com\/gb\/en\/hotels\/england\/bristol\/bristol\/bristol-city-centre-lewins-mead.html\">Premier Inn, Bristol City Centre (Lewins Mead, Bristol,BS1 2NT)<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h1>Things to do in Bristol<\/h1>\n<p>We know that many of our delegates come from far and wide to attend our annual conference. We have compiled some suggested things you might want to do while visiting Bristol:<\/p>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<h3>Heritage &amp; Historical Sites<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Pero\u2019s Bridge<\/strong> \u2013 Named after Pero Jones, an enslaved man from Nevis brought to Bristol in 1783. Visit Bristol Map<br \/>\nAddress: The Harris Lofts, Narrow Quay, Bristol BS1 5UH<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/visitbristol.co.uk\/listing\/peros-bridge\/26952301\/\">https:\/\/visitbristol.co.uk\/listing\/peros-bridge\/26952301\/<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Edward Colston\u2019s Plinth &amp; M Shed Exhibition<\/strong> \u2013 The original statue site and accompanying exhibit highlight Colston\u2019s legacy in the slave trade. M Shed details<br \/>\nAddress: Princes Wharf, Wapping Rd, Bristol BS1 4RN<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bristolmuseums.org.uk\/m-shed\/\">https:\/\/www.bristolmuseums.org.uk\/m-shed\/<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Black Bristol Historic Trail<\/strong> \u2013 A self-guided journey featuring sites related to Paul Stephenson and other key figures in Caribbean-UK history. Includes sites connected to Paul Stephenson (Bristol Bus Boycott), Bay Horse Pub sit\u2010in location, and Windrush\u2010era landmarks. Suggested Launch Points: Bristol Archives site and St Paul\u2019s (see Ujima Radio vicinity). <a style=\"font-size: 1.125rem;\" href=\"https:\/\/archives.bristol.gov.uk\/guides\/2024_A%20Guide%20to%20African-Caribbean%20Sources.pdf\">https:\/\/archives.bristol.gov.uk\/guides\/2024_A%20Guide%20to%20African-Caribbean%20Sources.pdf<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Brunel\u2019s SS Great<\/strong>\u00a0<strong>Britain<\/strong> Address: Great Western Dockyard, Gas Ferry Road, Bristol BS1 6TY, UK <a style=\"font-size: 1.125rem;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ssgreatbritain.org\/\">https:\/\/www.ssgreatbritain.org\/<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Clifton Suspension Bridge<\/strong>, Address: Bridge Road, Leigh Woods, Bristol BS8 3PA. OPEN 24\/7 FOR WALKING\/CYCLING; \u00a31 TOLL FOR VEHICLES. MUSEUMS (FREE) OPEN DAILY 10AM-5PM <a style=\"font-size: 1.125rem;\" href=\"https:\/\/cliftonbridge.org.uk\/\">https:\/\/cliftonbridge.org.uk\/<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Bristol Harbour &amp; M Shed<\/strong>, Address: Princes Wharf, Wapping Road, Bristol BS1 4RN, UK <a style=\"font-size: 1.125rem;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bristolmuseums.org.uk\/m-shed\/\">https:\/\/www.bristolmuseums.org.uk\/m-shed\/<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<h3>Community Events<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>St Paul\u2019s Carnival<\/strong> \u2013 Since 1968, a celebration of Caribbean culture in July. St Paul\u2019s Carnival<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.stpaulscarnival.net\/\">https:\/\/www.stpaulscarnival.net\/<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<h3>Community, Culture &amp; Arts<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>The Story House<\/strong> \u2013 An upcoming Caribbean and African heritage space in partnership with Black South West Network.<br \/>\nAddress: B Bond Warehouse, Smeaton Rd, Western Harbour, Bristol<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bristollegacyfoundation.com\/storyhouse\">https:\/\/www.bristollegacyfoundation.com\/storyhouse<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Ujima Radio (98 FM)<\/strong> \u2013 St Paul\u2019s-based radio delivering Caribbean-focused arts and culture. Ujima Radio<br \/>\nAddress: St Paul\u2019s Community Centre, Bristol BS2 9LU<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/ujimaradio.com\/\">https:\/\/ujimaradio.com\/<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Arnolfini Arts Centre<\/strong><br \/>\nAddress: 6 Narrow Quay, Bristol BS1 4QA<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/arnolfini.org.uk\/\">https:\/\/arnolfini.org.uk\/<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Bristol Old Vic<\/strong><br \/>\nAddress: Theatre Royal, King St, Bristol BS1 4ED <a href=\"https:\/\/oldvic.ac.uk\/\">https:\/\/oldvic.ac.uk\/<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Martin Parr Exhibition at Bristol Museum &amp; Art Gallery<\/strong><br \/>\nAddress: Queens Rd, Bristol BS8 1RL (Clifton)<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bristolmuseums.org.uk\/whats-on\/bristol-museum-and-art-gallery\/bristol-pride-x-martin-parr\/\">https:\/\/www.bristolmuseums.org.uk\/whats-on\/bristol-museum-and-art-gallery\/bristol-pride-x-martin-parr\/<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Parks<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Clifton Observatory &amp; Cabot Tower<\/strong><br \/>\nAddress: Litfield Place (off Clifton Down), Bristol BS8 3LT<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/cliftonobservatory.com\/\">https:\/\/cliftonobservatory.com\/<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Ashton Court Estate &amp; Leigh Woods<\/strong><br \/>\nAddress: Long Ashton, Bristol BS41 9JN (about 2 km west of the city centre)<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bristol.gov.uk\/residents\/museums-parks-sports-and-culture\/parks-and-open-spaces\/parks-and-estates\/ashton-court-estate\">https:\/\/www.bristol.gov.uk\/residents\/museums-parks-sports-and-culture\/parks-and-open-spaces\/parks-and-estates\/ashton-court-estate<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Stand-Up Paddleboarding \/ Kayaking on the Harbour<\/strong><br \/>\nAddress: Bristol Floating Harbour<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/visitbristol.co.uk\/things-to-do\/sports-and-active\/adventure\/\">https:\/\/visitbristol.co.uk\/things-to-do\/sports-and-active\/adventure\/<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Accommodation We have a limited number of rooms available to book at the halls of residence (Wills Hall, University of<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/community-languages.org.uk\/scs\/annual-scs-conference\/2025-annual-society-for-caribbean-studies-conference\/2025-conference-accommodation\/\" class=\"more-link\">Continue reading<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">2025 Conference: Accommodation and Things to Do in Bristol<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":2675,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-2663","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/community-languages.org.uk\/scs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/2663","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/community-languages.org.uk\/scs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/community-languages.org.uk\/scs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/community-languages.org.uk\/scs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/community-languages.org.uk\/scs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2663"}],"version-history":[{"count":8,"href":"https:\/\/community-languages.org.uk\/scs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/2663\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2723,"href":"https:\/\/community-languages.org.uk\/scs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/2663\/revisions\/2723"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/community-languages.org.uk\/scs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/2675"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/community-languages.org.uk\/scs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2663"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}