CONFEST 2026

Getting around

Walking

The University of Liverpool campus is within easy walking distance of the city centre, Lime Street Station, and many nearby hotels. A walk from the conference venue to the ferry terminal for the dinner on Thursday will take around 30 minutes.

Buses

Local buses connect the city and campus. All buses accept contactless payment when boarding.

Flat fare: £2 per journey

Bike & e-scooter

Bolt bikes and e-scooters are available across the city and provide a quick way to travel short distances between the centre and campus.

Bolt in Liverpool

For information on getting to Liverpool, trains, airports, and parking, please see Reaching Liverpool pages.

Luggage Storage

The main venue (Central Teaching Hub) has free lockers which can be used to store luggage if travelling directly to/from the venue up to cabin size trolley bags. Larger items left at owners risk.

WiFi

All campus venues are equipped with Eduroam. Guest wifi logins will also be available at the registration desk in case you do not have Eduroam.

Crown Place Accommodation Information

If you have booked on-campus accommodation please note:

  • Your bedroom is a single en-suite bedroom. Bed linen and towels are provided in bedrooms. Tea/coffee facilities, iron and ironing boards will be located in communal lounge areas located on each corridor. Hairdryers can be requested at reception.
  • The full address is: Crown Place Residences, 200 Brownlow Hill, Liverpool, L3 5UE
  • Check in time from 4.00pm, collect your keys from the Reception at the accommodation. A luggage room will be available for early arrivals
  • Check out time is 9.30am. A Luggage room will be available.
On-campus accommodation booking is closed, please check our accommodation page for nearby hotels.

Childcare

We have a wonderful nursery on campus, only 300m from the main venue!
Kids in Bloom is located at the University of Liverpool and offers short-term childcare upon request and subject to availability. Please contact them directly.

Accessibility

The University of Liverpool is committed to ensuring our campus is accessible to all visitors.

If you have specific accessibility requirements, please contact confest2026@liverpool.ac.uk.