Hilton, Imperial and College

Hilton Hotel

North Promenade, Blackpool, FY1 2JQ
Hotel accommodation for competition and conference delegates will be in Hilton hotel with overflow accommodation in the neighbouring Imperial hotel.

The Hilton hotel has a prime location on the North Promenade overlooking the Irish sea and will be the main conference venue as well as being the venue for Tuesday evening's award dinner. The Hilton also boasts a 24 hour gym and swimming pool.

The conference will be centered around the main foyer and Royal Suite at the Hilton Hotel as well as using breakout rooms for some of the parallel sessions.

Imperial Hotel

North Promenade, Blackpool, FY1 2HB
The Imperial hotel is located just next door to the Hilton hotel on the North Promenade. it boasts a fitness suite as well as beauty rooms where you can indulge in a relaxing treatment.

Blackpool and The Fylde College

Ashfield Rd, Bispham, Blackpool FY2 0HB
The venue for the competitions will be Fylde College located just North of Blackpool. Coach travel will be available to travel between the college and the Hilton hotel.

Travel info - How to get there

Travelling to and from Blackpool could not be easier, with Blackpool international Airport and excellent train links all within easy reach of the conference and competitions venues.

By train
Blackpool North Station, situated in the centre of town is connected to most destinations via Preston. The Virgin "Pedolino" train connects with the local shuttle service giving passengers a speedy service from Scotland to London and beyond. Train routes from London take 3 hours and from Glasgow or Edinburgh 3 hours and 10 minutes.

By Plane
Blackpool International Airport is located 4 miles from the Hilton hotel and has regular flights from Dublin and Belfast, as well as many European destinations. The airport boasts a recently regenerated terminal building.

By Car or Coach
Blackpool is easily accessible by road with the M55 motorway linking the town with the M6 and Britain's extensive motorway network. Visitors can drive from the motorway via a link road right into the heart of Blackpool. The postcode for the Hilton Hotel is FY1 2JQ

The Hilton hotel's recommended taxi company is J Cabs - 01253 293222