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The closest major airport is [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Birmingham_Airport Birmingham β(BHX)], which is around [https://traintimes.org.uk/birminghaminternational/ledbury/ 1hr40] by train to Ledbury station | The closest major airport is [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Birmingham_Airport Birmingham β(BHX)], which is around [https://traintimes.org.uk/birminghaminternational/ledbury/ 1hr40] by train to Ledbury station; or an hour by road. | ||
[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bristol_Airport Bristol β(BRS)] and [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cardiff_Airport Cardiff β(CWL)] are around 1hr40 by road, but poorly connected by public transport. | [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bristol_Airport Bristol β(BRS)] and [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cardiff_Airport Cardiff β(CWL)] are around 1hr40 by road, but poorly connected by public transport. |
Revision as of 09:05, 22 May 2018
The EMF2018 site is Eastnor Castle Deer Park, located just east of Ledbury, Herefordshire.
Public transport
Train π
We are close to Ledbury station which is around three hours direct from London Paddington and one hour from Birmingham New Street. If you order tickets in advance (usually available 16 weeks before date of travel) you can get one way tickets to/from London for Β£11 or Β£13.50.
Ledbury station to the EMF site is around 5km or 10 mins drive. We will be providing a complimentary shuttle bus service directly to the site. Please stay tuned for further details on timings.
Air βοΈ
The closest major airport is Birmingham β(BHX), which is around 1hr40 by train to Ledbury station; or an hour by road.
Bristol β(BRS) and Cardiff β(CWL) are around 1hr40 by road, but poorly connected by public transport.
For those travelling long-haul, BHX is likely to be be most useful followed by LHR.
Driving π
If you plan to drive, you will need to buy a parking ticket (Β£15) or campervan ticket (Β£40).
The site is around 13 mins drive from the M50 Junction 2.
Plan your travel to the south gate (adjacent to A438) - postcode HR8 1RQ should get you there. The entrance to the site is 52Β°01'56"N 2Β°23'01"W / OS Grid SO 738 372.
Once you leave the motorway, follow signs towards Eastnor Castle, ignoring your sat nav which may try to take you through the town.
Coming with an β‘οΈ electric vehicle? Please add yourself to the EV charging page.