BFDG 2023 will take place in the Michael Sadler Building on the University of Leeds Campus. Please note, the ECR event will take place in the School of Psychology room 1.33/1.34.

The Michael Sadler Building is situated just past the main University entrance on Woodhouse Lane.

Getting to the University of Leeds

Air

The City of Leeds is served by two major airports: Leeds Bradford and Manchester. Regular flights are available from a large number of European and International cities. Leeds Bradford airport is approximately 8 miles from the University and taxis cost in the region of £20. Manchester airport is 59 miles from the University and has excellent train and motorway links to Leeds. Although Leeds and Manchester are the most convenient airports, there are  trains from London Kings Cross to Leeds

Train

Leeds station connects us with all major UK cities and has a fast and efficient London service. The principal station that runs trains to Leeds is London Kings Cross (2.5 hours). For train information and timetables visit National Rail Enquiries. From the station you may wish to either take a taxi to the University or walk.

Taxi

Taxis from Leeds Bradford Airport cost from £20 – £25. Taxis from Leeds Train Station cost £5 – £7. When travelling in Leeds please ensure you take licensed taxis. Uber Taxis are also licensed and operate in the city. Please ask to be dropped off at the Parkinson Building. From there you can walk through the arches at the University entrance and the Michael Sadler Building will on be your left.

Walk

The walk from Leeds Train Station to the University takes approximately 25 minutes. Please note, the walking route is uphill and may be difficult if you are travelling with luggage. A map of the route is available here

The best route from Leeds City Station is a 25-minute walk up Park Row, crossing “The Headrow” onto Cookridge Street, eventually reaching Woodhouse Lane. Continue up Woodhouse Lane and the entrance to the University is on your left, just before the Parkinson Building

Car Parking

Car parking is available at the University of Leeds Orange Zone car park on a first come first served basis. Car parking must be pre-booked and costs £7 per day. Please email confadmin@leeds.ac.uk with your requested length of stay and car registration details. Payment is made by card at the pay machines each time you leave the car park. It is a 7 minute walk from the car park to the Michael Sadler Building, a map is available here. If you have an accessability requirement and need to park closer to the venue please email confadmin@leeds.ac.uk.