Winchester Writer's Conference

Barbara Large
Founder-Director, Winchester Writers' Conference
Research and Knowledge Exchange Centre
University of Winchester
West Hill, Winchester, Hampshire
SO22 4NR
Phone ++44 (0)1962 827238 email Barbara.Large@winchester.ac.uk

How To Find Us

By Car
Visitors travelling from the north, south or east of Winchester should approach the University from junction 11 of the M3 and proceed along B3335, following signs for Winchester. Pass through St. Cross, crossing over the traffic lights. After passing the BP petrol station take the first turning on the left (Ranelagh Road). Pass under the railway bridge into Airlie Road and take the right fork into Sparkford Road. The University is on the left hand side half way up the hill of Sparkford Road.
Visitors travelling from a westerly direction should approach Winchester along the Romsey Road. After passing the Royal Hampshire County Hospital turn immediately right into St James Lane. Just after a sharp corer turn right into Sparkford Road. The University is half way down the hill on the right hand side.
Free parking: passes will be sent with delegates' packs.

By Train
Winchester is less than one hour by train from London (Waterloo).
Direct services also link Winchester with the major towns and cities
of Southampton, Portsmouth, Bath, Bournemouth, Exeter, Birmingham, Manchester, Shefield, Leeds, York, Newcastle, Glasgow and Edinburgh.
The University of Winchester is less than one mile (approx. 10 minutes walk) from the railway station. Leave the railway station by the main exit and turn right into Station Road leading to Upper High Street, Turn right over the bridge and left into Clifton Terrace. Cross Romsey Road and walk along St James Terrace, cross the road and take the footpath through West Hill Cemetery. The University is situated opposite the far gate of the cemetery.

By Taxi
Taxis are regularly available from the Railway Stations and King Alfred's Statue in the city centre. Request University Main Reception.

By Bus & Coach
Main bus and coach routes stop at King Alfred's Statue in central
Winchester, the walk to the University takes approximately 15 minutes. On alighting proceed along Broadway in the direction of, and through, the pedestrianised High Street. At the junction with Southgate Street turn left. Cross St Clements Street and take the next right into St James Lane. Proceed up the hill and just after the narrow railway bridge take the footpath through West Hill Cemetery. The University is situated opposite the far gate of the cemetery.

By Air
The international airport of Southampton is less than 10 miles from
Winchester and can be reached in 15 minutes by road or rail. The
University is also well placed for the international airports of Heathrow and Gatwick.