Accommodation
We have arranged to hold rooms at special rates, on a first come first served basis, at the following:
Holland Hall on the University of Exeter, Streatham campus, which can be purchased via the online store at registration until 13th February 2026
Bed and breakfast available for £66.63 per night
Holland Hall is very close to the Peter Chalk Centre, which is the main conference venue and approximately 20-25 minutes’ walk to Exeter Castle in the city centre where the Gala dinner is being held
NOTE after this date rooms may still be available but will need to be booked via Event Exeter
Mercure Exeter Southgate in the city centre (car parking available)
Standard double bed and breakfast (single occupancy) available for £115.00 per night (VAT incl.)
Rooms can be booked directly with the hotel via this LINK and selecting the ‘special offer’ rate or by using Promo Code: UE1404 at checkout
Special rate available until 1st March 2026
Approximately 30 minutes’ walk to the Peter Chalk centre
Approximately 10 minutes’ walk to Exeter Castle where the Gala dinner is being held
Hotel Indigo Exeter in city centre (no car park)
Standard double bed and breakfast (single occupancy, flexible terms) available for £123.00 per night (VAT incl.)
Rooms can be booked directly with the hotel via this LINK
Special rate available until 14th March 2026
For any special requests, guests may contact reservations@exeter.hotelindigo.com
Approximately 25 minutes’ walk to the Peter Chalk centre, the main conference venue on Streatham campus
Approximately 5 minutes’ walk to Exeter Castle where the Gala dinner is being held
These rates are for the 14th and 15th of April - if you need additional accommodation, please email the team at springscix-conf@exeter.ac.uk
Transport
Around Exeter
The number 4 (Stagecoach) bus route runs via the city centre to Streatham campus via Exeter St David’s train station and back.
For the University, catch the bus at stop 17 on Paris Street (towards the University of Exeter) and alight at the main stop on North Park Road, 2 minutes’ walk from the Peter Chalk Centre.
For the city centre, catch the bus at the main stop on North Park Road (towards Cranbrook) and alight at stop 23 on Sidwell Street.
There are taxi services available in Exeter, including Apple taxis (01392 666666) and Frankie’s taxis (01392 332211). However, taxi availability can be limited at peak times, so advanced booking is recommended. Taxis are also available from outside Exeter St David’s train station.
Getting to Exeter
St David’s train station is Exeter’s mainline station, with direct trains from London, Birmingham New Street, Manchester and Leeds
It is approximately 15 minutes’ walk from Exeter St David to Streatham campus NOTE this is largely uphill. The number 4 bus connects Exeter St David’s to the University and there is also a taxi rank at the station.
The M4 and M5 links Exeter to London, the Midlands, South Wales and the North. However, there is limited parking available on campus and the University encourages the use of sustainable travel options whenever possible.
Exeter International Airport is located approximately six miles from the Streatham Campus.
Further information is available from the Exeter International Airport website
The Peter Chalk Centre
Peter Chalk is building 17 on the Streatham campus map
The main bus stop on North Park Road is in front of building 20
Holland Hall residence is building 62
The Gala Dinner
The Gala dinner is on Wednesday 15th April at Exeter Castle
Please note, we regret that due to the historic nature of this venue, it is not a fully accessible venue, please contact a member of the team at springscix-conf@exeter.ac.uk for further details
NOTE You must have registered for the conference by 16th March to be able to attend the Gala dinner