Venue & Travel Information

The ARA 2025 Annual Conference will take place at the Delta Hotels by Marriott Bristol City Centre.  

Delta Hotels by Marriott Bristol City Centre

Delta Hotels by Marriott Bristol City Centre is ideally located in the heart of the city, offering easy access to top attractions, shopping and dining. A short walk from Cabot Circus and Bristol Temple Meads, it’s perfect for both business and leisure.

The conference will take place in the Bristol Suite and adjoining breakout rooms on the ground floor and lower ground floor.

Address

Delta Hotels Bristol City Centre by Marriott
2 Lower Castle Street, Old Market
Bristol
BS1 3AD
United Kingdom

Check-In: 3pm
Check-out: 12 noon

Hotel Website

GETTING HERE

By Rail

Arriving at Bristol Temple Meads Station

Bristol Temple Meads is well-connected by direct trains from major UK cities, including London, Birmingham, Cardiff, and Manchester.

• From London Paddington Station, travel time is about 1 hour 30 minutes on a direct train.
• From Cardiff Central, trains take around 50 minutes.

From Bristol Temple Meads to the Hotel

• Walking: It’s about a 15-minute walk (1.2 km) from Bristol Temple Meads to Delta Hotels Bristol City Centre. Follow signs for Cabot Circus—the hotel is located nearby.
• Bus: The Metrobus M1 and several city buses go from Bristol Temple Meads towards the city centre and Cabot Circus (a shopping centre close to the hotel). The bus ride takes about 10 minutes.
  
• Taxi or Rideshare: Taxis are readily available outside Bristol Temple Meads station, and a ride to Delta Hotels Bristol City Centre takes around 5-10 minutes, depending on traffic.
  

For detailed train schedules and ticket booking, visit the National Rail website or check local providers such as Great Western Railway (GWR).

By Car

Parking

By Air

Bristol Airport (BRS): approx. 13 km (8 miles) southwest of the city centre.

Transportation from Bristol Airport to the City:

• Airport Shuttle Bus: The Airport Flyer Express (bus A1) runs 24/7 and connects the airport to Bristol Temple Meads train station and the city centre. Buses depart every 10-15 minutes, and the journey takes about 25-30 minutes.
• Taxis: Taxis are available at the airport and take around 20-25 minutes to reach the city centre, depending on traffic.
• Car Rentals: Several car rental services are available at the airport for those who prefer to drive