ILRT
Maps and Directions
University of Bristol
8-10 Berkeley Square
Bristol
BS8 1HH
United Kingdom
ILRT is building 2 on the University precinct map
The Institute is located in the corner of Berkeley Square, at the top of Park Street opposite the spectacular Wills Memorial Building.
Getting to ILRT:
There is a porter's lodge at the main entrance, should you require any assistance.
ILRT supports the University of Bristol's Transport Plan and Environmental Policy. Our Transport and Travel policy promotes the use of public transport and alternatives to car use by staff and visitors alike. Our Corporate Social Responsibility action plan promotes the use of public transport and alternatives to car use by staff and visitors alike.
There is comprehensive travel information on the University's website:
http://www.bristol.ac.uk/university/maps/
Getting to ILRT on foot or by bicycle
You can find directions and maps for walking to ILRT from anywhere in Bristol by using the Walkit service. Simply enter your current location by postcode, street name or place name (e.g. Bristol Temple Meads) in the box for walking directions to Berkeley Square.
There is secure bike parking at the back of ILRT, accessed via the small lane, which leads to the rear of the buildings. There is a call system to gain entrance to the building by the back door.
Getting to ILRT from the train station
The most convenient station is Bristol Temple Meads (NOT Bristol Parkway).
To walk to ILRT from Bristol Temple Meads, exit the station to your right down the approach road. Cross at the lights and follow the road along Redcliffe Way passing St Mary Redcliffe Church. Continue forward onto the pedestrian area between two public houses, The Hole in the Wall and Bibas and enter Queen's Square. Cross diagonally and continue down toward Broad Quay. Keeping the fountains on your right, cross roads onto College Green. Continue up College Green and onto Park Street, (please be aware this section is quite steep). At the top of Park Street turn left into Berkeley Avenue (between the Oxfam bookshop and Blackwell's) which leads into Berkeley Square. Follow the road round the square to No.10, which is in the far corner.
Please allow 30-40 minutes from the train station.
Bus services 8/8A or 9/9A run to the University precinct every 10 minutes during the day. For Berkeley Square take any service (8/8A/9/9A) and disembark at the Triangle (at the top of Park Street).
There is also the HUBS shuttle service for staff and visitors which runs between the University of Bristol, Bristol Temple Meads Train Station, the city centre, Bristol General Hospital and Bristol Royal Infirmary.
The nearest stop to ILRT is Woodland Road - no. 9 on the HUBS route map.
Getting to ILRT from the coach/bus station
If walking, leave the bus station via the Whitson Street exit. Turn right up Lower Maudlin Street and left at the top into Upper Maudlin Street. Continue along Upper Maudlin Street, passing the Bristol Royal Infirmary and the Children's Hospital on your right-hand side. Walk straight on over several sets of traffic lights. Keep walking to the juction with Park Street . Turn half left and cross the top of Park Street on the pedestrian crossings. Walk straight on into Berkeley Avenue (between the Oxfam bookshop and Blackwell's) which leads into Berkeley Sqaure. Follow the road round the sqaure to No.10 which is in the far corner.
Please allow 10-15 minutes from the coach/bus station.
The nearest bus stop is Rupert Street for the 41 service, alighting at the Triangle (at the top of Park Street).
Getting to ILRT from Bristol Airport
Bristol International Airport is only 13 kilometres to the south of the city, situated beside the A38, as shown on the accompanying map.
The Bristol International Flyer service operates between the airport and key destinations in Bristol. The 330 Flyer service stops at Clifton Triangle West (a five-minute walk from ILRT) and the 331 stops at Bristol Bus and Coach Station (a 20-minute walk from ILRT).
Details of how to get to and from the airport are available from Bristol International Airport.
Getting to ILRT by car
Car parking
There is limited visitor car parking available at the University although this is primarily for visiting academics and those on University business. It is the responsibility of the department expecting a visitor to book a space in advance. There are multistorey car parks about ten minutes' walk from the main precinct as shown on the map or you can consult Bristol City Council's car park finder.
Park and Ride
Bristol City Council's Park and Ride services allow you to park without any difficulty on the outskirts of the city. A bus transports you into the city centre and means that you can travel without experiencing the congestion or parking problems of central Bristol.
Access to the Building
ILRT is situated on the 1st, 2nd and 3rd floors of 8-10 Berkeley Square, a listed Georgian townhouse with complex access facilities and many changes of level.
There is disabled wheelchair access from the disabled parking area (parking must be reserved in advance) to the rear of the building on the ground floor and an internal lift to fit wheelchairs to meeting rooms and offices on the 1st and 3rd floors. The Hawaii Suite and videoconferencing facilities are on the 3rd floor, with level access from the lift. Some offices on the 3rd floor are accessed via short flights of stairs. The 2nd floor has no lift access.
If you are a wheelchair user or have any other disability which would require the use of an 'evacuation chair' in the case of fire or other emergency, it is currently necessary for you to bring two helpers to assist should evacuation be required.