Travel and Accommodation

Venues

The conference will be held at The Open University’s Walton Hall campus in Milton Keynes.

Accommodation

There are hotels in Milton Keynes to suit a range of budgets as well as numerous AirBnB rooms to rent.

Hotels located near to The Open University’s Walton Hall campus include:

• Delta Hotels Milton Keynes, Timbold Drive, Kents Hill Park, Milton Keynes MK7 6HL
• Kents Hill Conference and Training Centre, Timbold Drive, Kents Hill Park, Milton Keynes MK7 6BZ

Hotels located in the centre of Milton Keynes include:

• Travelodge At The Hub, 312 Midsummer Boulevard, Milton Keynes MK9 2EA
• Travelodge Milton Keynes Central, 199 Grafton Gate, Milton Keynes MK9 1AL
• Jurys Inn Milton Keynes, Midsummer Boulevard, Milton Keynes MK9 2HP
• Premier Inn Milton Keynes (Theatre District), 801 Avebury Blvd Milton Keynes MK9 3JT
• Premier Inn Milton Keynes Central (Xscape), Secklow Gate West, Milton Keynes MK9 3BZ
• Easyhotel Milton Keynes Central, Silbury Boulevard, Milton Keynes MK9 2AH

Travel

Getting from Milton Keynes Central to The Open University

The campus is approximately 4 miles from Milton Keynes Central station. Delegates will need to make their own way to and from the campus on both days of the conference.

The F77/F70 and X4/X40 both run hourly services between Milton Keynes Central and the campus. Information about travelling to the campus (including timetables) can be found via the Univeristy's Estates website.

Taxis from Milton Keynes Central to the campus typically cost around £15. The following taxi companies operate in Milton Keynes:

• Skyline: 01908 222111
• ASL Taxis: 07836 676055
• Raffles: 01908 222222

By car

Use the postcode MK7 6AA to locate the main campus. See OU travel advice page for more information.

Parking

There is free parking available on campus.