Venue

The summer school will be held at Cardiff University, using its seminar rooms and collaborative spaces. Accommodation will be arranged in university residences, with catering provided for lunches and breaks.

University Accommodation

We have secured a limited allocation of 20 spaces at Cardiff University residences. We currently offer single en-suite rooms at Talybont North.

Room Type Location Price
Single en-suite Talybont North GBP 49.00 per night

Pricing & Booking

Note: A minimum booking of two nights is required.

Reserve accommodation

Important Booking Information

The final deadline for accommodation bookings is 8 June 2026. The booking link will close after this date, so please complete your booking as soon as possible.

Guests can adjust their stay dates using the red bar at the top of the booking page. Bookings through the link can only be made for dates between 5 and 11 July 2026, and the minimum stay remains two nights.

If you need an additional night before or after these dates, email bookaccommodation@cardiff.ac.uk and quote the code DL4SG2026. Additional nights are subject to availability.

Hotels

There are numerous hotels in the city centre, all within walking distance of Cardiff University.

  • Jurys Inn Cardiff - 1 Park Pl, Cardiff CF10 3UD | Tel: +44 161 774 2983 | Website
  • Hilton Hotel Cardiff - Kingsway, Greyfriars Rd, Cardiff CF10 3HH | Tel: +44 2920 646 300 | Website
  • Park Plaza Hotel Cardiff - Greyfriars Road, Cardiff CF10 3AL | Tel: +44 2920 111 111 | Website
  • Holiday Inn Cardiff City Centre - Castle Street, Cardiff CF10 1XD | Tel: 0800 80 80 0800 | Website
  • Angel Hotel - Castle St, Cardiff CF10 1SZ | Website
  • Parkgate Hotel - Westgate St, Cardiff CF10 1DA | Tel: +44 2922 745595 | Website

How to Get to Cardiff

By Air

Heathrow / Gatwick Airports

National Express coaches and rail services operate direct connections to Cardiff Central Station from London's Heathrow and Gatwick airports.

Useful links: Rail service information | National Express

Bristol Airport

Bristol Airport is 50 miles (80 km) from Cardiff. Journey time is approximately two hours.

By Coach: The Greyhound UK coach service runs every two hours from Bristol Airport to Cardiff Bus Station. Single fare: GBP 6. Tickets can be bought online at www.greyhounduk.com.

By Train: Take the Bristol International Flyer from the airport to Bristol Temple Meads train station (GBP 7). From Bristol Temple Meads, trains to Cardiff Central run every 30 minutes. One-way tickets are approximately GBP 10.

Alternative: Take the Bristol International Flyer bus to Bristol city centre or Bristol Bus Station, then catch a National Express coach to Cardiff. One-way fares are typically around GBP 10.

Cardiff International Airport

The airport is 11 miles from the city centre. Visit www.cwlfly.com for more information.

By Rail

High-speed intercity trains provide frequent services between Cardiff and major British cities. The Cardiff to London Paddington service runs throughout the day, with a journey time of under two hours.

Frequent regional services connect Cardiff with:

  • Bristol (50 mins)
  • Birmingham (2 hrs 10 mins)
  • Southampton (2 hrs 30 mins)
  • Manchester (3 hrs)
  • Liverpool (3 hrs)

Rail enquiries: 0870 6082608 | www.nationalrail.co.uk

By Road

Cardiff is served by the M4 and is easily accessible from all parts of Britain.

From the southwest: Take the M5.
From the south of England: Follow major A roads to the M4.
From Scotland, northern England, and the Midlands: Travel via the M50 to the M4.

Travelling east on the M4: Leave at Junction 32 and follow the A470, signposted City Centre, into the Cathays area of the city.

Travelling west on the M4: Leave at Junction 29 and follow the A48(M)/A48, signposted Cardiff East and South, to the A470. Continue on the A470 towards the city centre.

Car Parking

There are several short- and long-stay public car parks in the city centre. Cardiff is compact and easy to explore on foot, with most attractions, shops, restaurants, hotels, and green spaces within a short walk. Cardiff Bay is around 1 km from the city centre and can be reached on foot, by cycle path, or by bus.

Things to Do in Cardiff

Cardiff is a vibrant capital city that combines historic landmarks with modern architecture, strong cultural institutions, and a lively food and shopping scene.

For full details, visit the official Cardiff visitor website: www.visitcardiff.com.

City Centre

Many attractions are located in the city centre, including Cardiff Castle, the National Museum, and the Principality Stadium. Parks, hotels, shopping centres, and Victorian arcades are all within a short walk.

Dining & Shopping

The Brewery Quarter and Mill Lane offer a wide range of restaurants and bars. Nearby, Queen Street and St David's provide a mix of major retailers, designer brands, and independent shops, while the city's arcades retain their Victorian and Edwardian character.

Cardiff Bay

Mermaid Quay in Cardiff Bay offers restaurants, cafes, and waterside activities around a large freshwater lake. The area also includes the Senedd and the Wales Millennium Centre.

Exploring Wales

Beyond Cardiff, Wales offers coastlines, mountain landscapes, market towns, and historic castles that are easy to reach during a longer stay.

Explore Snowdonia National Park, the beaches and coastal paths of Pembrokeshire, or the hiking routes and dark skies of the Brecon Beacons. Towns such as Hay-on-Wye and Tenby, along with sites such as Caerphilly Castle and Conwy Castle, offer a wider sense of Wales beyond the city.