Bristol venue
Engineers’ House, The Promenade, Clifton Down, Bristol BS8 3NB
How to get to Engineers’ House by road:
From London the M4 and from the Midlands & North
On the M5 At M4 junction 20, take the M5 southward towards Avonmouth and Bristol West. Leave the M5 at Avonmouth (junction 18) and follow the A4 exit to Bristol. After Approx 5 miles at the traffic lights (just before the Clifton Suspension Bridge) take a sharp left on to Bridge Valley Road (sign posted Bristol Zoo). At the top of the hill take the 1st right to head up to Engineers’ House, it will be about 500 metres along on the left hand side, on the corner of Percival road.
From South Wales
On the M4 / M49 Once over the Second Severn Crossing on the M4, take junction 22 onto the M49 to Avonmouth (junction 18) and follow the A4 exit to Bristol. After Approx 5 miles at the traffic lights (just before the Clifton Suspension Bridge) take a sharp left on to Bridge Valley Road (sign posted Bristol Zoo). At the top of the hill take the 1st right to head up to Engineers’ House, it will be about 500 metres along on the left hand side, on the corner of Percival road.
From the South West
On the M5 Leave the M5 at junction 19 (Gordano Services). Take the A369 to Bristol West & Clifton. After Approx. 4 miles, turn left at the sign for Clifton (toll – which is £1) Cross the Suspension Bridge, take the next left and the then bare left and Engineers’ House will be about 100 metres along on the right hand side. From Bath on the A4 or Wells on the A37 On reaching Bristol follow signs for the City Centre. After the junction with the A4/A37 (The 3 Lamps) move into the left-hand lane turn left at the roundabout into York Road (A370). At the next roundabout take the second exit on Coronation Rd (A370). Follow signs for A4 Avonmouth. As you pass under the Suspension Bridge, bare right for Bridge Valley Road (sign posted Bristol Zoo). At the top of the hill take the 1st right to head up to Engineers’ House, it will be about 500 metres along on the left hand side, on the corner of Percival road.
By Bus or Taxi from Temple Meads Station:
Bristol Temple Meads Train Station is close to the City Centre and is only a short bus or taxi journey away from Engineers’ House. From the taxi rank outside of the station, the average taxi fare will be around £8 - £12. Alternatively if you are travelling by bus, the number 8 runs every 10 minutes from the station and travels through via the Centre, Park Street and Clifton Triangle and stops directly outside of Engineers’ House. The bus fare is £2 each way. Further travel information for the West of England can be found at www.travelwest.info
Further details and a comprehensive travel guide can be found at: https://www.makeuk.org/venues/engineers-house-bristol
Accommodation
I don’t stay in Bristol so these are just researched rather than recommended.
Bed and Breakfast: 9 Princes Building, close to the Suspension Bridge so good views apparently. It's about a 15 minute walk from the venue
Airbnb gives you a lot of choice but not sure all them will do just two nights
Hotels
Avon Gorge hotel - four star and great views
3 Berekely Square is a bit further away but more in town And gets good reviews.