The tournament will be held on the weekend of August 24th – 25th 2024. The venue will once again be York University. The campus is situated around 1.5 miles (2.5 km) from York city centre. The University address is as follows:
Roger Kirk Centre, University of York (Campus West)
Heslington
York
YO10 5DD
The Roger Kirk Centre (top) and Exhibition Centre (pic courtest of Wotfudboy) in full swing
Getting to the Venue
York railway station is one of the best connected in the UK, on the east coast mainline joining Edinburgh to London, linked to the midlands and south west via Cross Country and to the north west via Trans Pennine Express. Cheap fares are available and can be purchased up to 10 weeks in advance via National Rail.
York is easily reached by car, situated just off the A1(M) from either south or north. If travelling from the west, use the M62 towards Leeds then go north on the M1.
If flying to the UK, Leeds-Bradford International is the nearest airport (24 miles away) connected to several European locations by a number of airlines. Manchester Airport is a little further away (80 miles) but better connected still. There is a direct train between Manchester Airport and York which takes under two hours. The journey to York from most London airports would take 3-4 hours by rail or car.
York University is a short bus or taxi ride from the city centre and railway station.
We understand that parking on campus is free at weekends and between 1800 and 0800 on weekdays.
Accommodation
There is a wide variety of accommodation available in York city centre for all different tastes and needs. We expect most tournament players will find a place to stay there.
A limited number of rooms can also be booked on the university campus. Franklin House has 50-60 mostly single rooms, and a small number of double rooms. Franklin House is situated near Alcuin College.
Email the following address to book rooms in Franklin House:
We understand prices are:
Single room only £65.00 + VAT
Single B&B £75.00 + VAT
Double room only £75.00 +VAT
Double B&B £85.00 + VAT
(Please confirm details on contacting Franklin House)
Food and Drink
Lunch will be provided on Saturday and Sunday as part of your ticket price. Please note:
- If you have any allergies, intolerances or other dietary requirements please contact us before Monday 22nd July 2024 so we can make arrangements
- After you have eaten your lunches, please remember to use the recycling facilities available for any recyclable materials such as paper and plastic.
You will need to make your own arrangements for dinner. We recommend eating in York city centre where there is a wide variety of restaurants, pubs and bars.
On Friday and Saturday evenings we’ll suggest a meeting point in York centre for those who would like enjoy a night out in the city.
Map showing railway station, city centre and university:
The Exhibition Centre and Roger Kirk Centre venues are very close to James College shown here within the West of the University Campus:
