{"id":6,"date":"2017-01-19T16:46:12","date_gmt":"2017-01-19T16:46:12","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/conferences.leeds.ac.uk\/sbca2026\/?page_id=6"},"modified":"2026-06-02T13:31:51","modified_gmt":"2026-06-02T13:31:51","slug":"practicalinfo","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/conferences.leeds.ac.uk\/sbca2026\/practicalinfo\/","title":{"rendered":"Practical Information"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3 dir=\"ltr\"><strong>ACCOMMODATION IN LEEDS<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p class=\"zfr3Q CDt4Ke \" dir=\"ltr\"><span class=\"C9DxTc \">T<\/span><span class=\"C9DxTc \">here is a variety of hotels around the city centre, some highlighted below:<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"zfr3Q CDt4Ke \" dir=\"ltr\"><span class=\"C9DxTc \">North city centre towards University of Leeds:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"zfr3Q CDt4Ke \" dir=\"ltr\"><span class=\"C9DxTc \"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.easyhotel.com\/hotels\/united-kingdom\/leeds\/leeds-city-centre\">easyHotel Leeds City Centre<\/a>***: 18-22 Lands Ln, LS1 6LB<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"zfr3Q CDt4Ke \" dir=\"ltr\"><span class=\"C9DxTc \"><a href=\"https:\/\/all.accor.com\/hotel\/9687\/index.en.shtml\">ibis Styles Leeds City Centre Arena<\/a>***: Wade Ln, LS2 8NJ<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"zfr3Q CDt4Ke \" dir=\"ltr\"><span class=\"C9DxTc \"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.travelodge.co.uk\/hotels\/323\/Leeds-Central-Vicar-Lane-hotel\">Travelodge Leeds Central Vicar Lane<\/a>***: 107 Vicar Ln, LS1 6PJ<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"zfr3Q CDt4Ke \" dir=\"ltr\"><span class=\"C9DxTc \"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hotelsone.com\/leeds-hotels-gb\/the-wrens.html?dsti=32041525&amp;dstt=8&amp;nid=1&amp;as=g&amp;aid=725501229809&amp;cmpid=20703726143&amp;agid=173557725033&amp;gid=CjwKCAiAvaLLBhBFEiwAYCNTf0LVVXIw_7cfxlzzK38H1LtakCaR-l0KabNCE0BTnKQtn2vSxArBVBoClywQAvD_BwE&amp;gwbrd=CkEKCQiAmp3LBhDhARIwAKG92IpZkkbPGvhouLQ-F-X5IKeHxLzb067wB_Nb9RGV92dEkrwblmZ7CJbMziClGgJw6A&amp;ggbrd=0AAAAAD4o1PdqFHysCPuN9O9-o5-GxO-xl&amp;gad_source=1&amp;gad_campaignid=20703726143&amp;gbraid=0AAAAAD4o1PdqFHysCPuN9O9-o5-GxO-xl&amp;gclid=CjwKCAiAvaLLBhBFEiwAYCNTf0LVVXIw_7cfxlzzK38H1LtakCaR-l0KabNCE0BTnKQtn2vSxArBVBoClywQAvD_BwE\">The Wrens<\/a>***: 61A New Briggate, Leeds LS2 8JG<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"zfr3Q CDt4Ke \" dir=\"ltr\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.radissonhotels.com\/en-us\/hotels\/radisson-blu-leeds\">Radisson Blu Leeds City Centre<\/a>****: No 1, The Light, Headrow L1 8TL<\/li>\n<li class=\"zfr3Q CDt4Ke \" dir=\"ltr\"><span class=\"C9DxTc \"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mansiosuites.com\/\">Mansio Suites Headrow<\/a>*****: 10 Butts Ct, LS1 5JS<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none\"><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"zfr3Q CDt4Ke \" dir=\"ltr\"><span class=\"C9DxTc \">Leeds Train Station and surroundings:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"n8H08c UVNKR \">\n<li dir=\"ltr\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.radissonhotels.com\/en-us\/hotels\/park-plaza-leeds?facilitatorId=PARKPLAZAPPCBMM&amp;cid=a%3Aps+b%3Aggl+c%3Aemea+i%3Abrand+e%3Apph+d%3Acese+f%3Aen-US+g%3Aho+h%3AGBPPLBAPPL+w%3A21264620817&amp;gclsrc=aw.ds&amp;gad_source=1&amp;gad_campaignid=23344229208&amp;gbraid=0AAAABCCWn0G8paqmleHmcYNMUISia0uTp&amp;gclid=CjwKCAiAvaLLBhBFEiwAYCNTf5y9NAf-_TN44L17vP5GqM25Yx-T-6xZia0Ah8uWoG6SiwGjO7rzJxoCsm4QAvD_BwE\">Park Plaza Hotel<\/a>****: Boar Lane City Square,\u00a0 LS1 5NS<\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\"><span class=\"C9DxTc \"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thequeensleeds.co.uk\/\">The Queens Hotel<\/a>****: New Station Street City Square, Leeds LS1 1PJ<\/span><\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\"><span class=\"C9DxTc \"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hotelsone.com\/leeds-hotels-gb\/doubletree-by-hilton-hotel-leeds-city-centre.html?dsti=2749786&amp;dstt=8&amp;nid=1&amp;as=g&amp;aid=686152402269&amp;cmpid=20703726143&amp;agid=152517356090&amp;gid=CjwKCAiAvaLLBhBFEiwAYCNTf4mX1vuG5f_n1zSJGmJI0DAZJPzG01ihPWpwrmPkUoQwKMTblwYcaBoCQQIQAvD_BwE&amp;gwbrd=CkEKCQiAmp3LBhDhARIwAKG92IpZkkbPGvhouLQ-F-X5IKeHxLzb067wB_Nb9RGV92dEkrwblmZ7CJbMziClGgJw6A&amp;ggbrd=0AAAAAD4o1PdqFHysCPuN9O9-o5-GxO-xl&amp;gad_source=1&amp;gad_campaignid=20703726143&amp;gbraid=0AAAAAD4o1PdqFHysCPuN9O9-o5-GxO-xl&amp;gclid=CjwKCAiAvaLLBhBFEiwAYCNTf4mX1vuG5f_n1zSJGmJI0DAZJPzG01ihPWpwrmPkUoQwKMTblwYcaBoCQQIQAvD_BwE\">DoubleTree by Hilton Leeds City Centre<\/a>****: Granary Wharf, 2 Wharf Approach, Leeds LS1 4BR<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em>Preferred rates for SBCA 2026 (cutoff 18 August):<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong><u>Radisson Leeds<\/u><\/strong><em>:<\/em> \u00a3149.00 B&amp;B single occupancy, incl. VAT. Booking code: <em>SBCA2026<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong><u>Ibis Styles<\/u><\/strong><em>:\u00a0<\/em>Email <a href=\"mailto:Alex.JOBURNS@accor.com\">Alex.JOBURNS@accor.com<\/a> quoting SBCA2026 Society for Benefit Cost Analysis. Discounted rates 15<sup>th<\/sup> &amp; 16<sup>th<\/sup> September - \u00a3129 and 17<sup>th<\/sup> &amp; 18<sup>th<\/sup> September - \u00a389 single occ. B&amp;B.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>TRAVEL<\/strong><\/h3>\n<h4><em>TRAVEL TO LEEDS\u00a0<\/em><\/h4>\n<div class=\"oKdM2c ZZyype\">\n<div id=\"h.60f613daa1300cd5_0\" class=\"hJDwNd-AhqUyc-uQSCkd Ft7HRd-AhqUyc-uQSCkd jXK9ad D2fZ2 zu5uec wHaque g5GTcb\">\n<div class=\"jXK9ad-SmKAyb\">\n<div class=\"tyJCtd mGzaTb Depvyb baZpAe\">\n<ul class=\"n8H08c UVNKR \">\n<li class=\"zfr3Q TYR86d eD0Rn \" dir=\"ltr\">\n<p class=\"zfr3Q CDt4Ke \" dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"><span class=\"C9DxTc \">Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA) is approximately 8 miles from the city center. You can take the A1 flyer bus from the airport to the city centre, or an Uber.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"zfr3Q TYR86d eD0Rn \" dir=\"ltr\">\n<p class=\"zfr3Q CDt4Ke \" dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"><span class=\"C9DxTc \">Manchester Airport (MAN) is the one with most direct connections and there are direct trains from the airport (stop name: MIA) to Leeds City Centre (stop name: LDS) using Transpennine Express.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"zfr3Q TYR86d eD0Rn \" dir=\"ltr\">\n<p class=\"zfr3Q CDt4Ke \" dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"><span class=\"C9DxTc \">Leeds Railway Station offers connections to major UK cities.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4 class=\"zfr3Q CDt4Ke \" dir=\"ltr\"><em>TRAVEL TO LUBS\u00a0<\/em><\/h4>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"zfr3Q CDt4Ke \" dir=\"ltr\"><span class=\"C9DxTc \">The Workshop will be hosted at the\u00a0<\/span><a class=\"XqQF9c\" href=\"https:\/\/business.leeds.ac.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"C9DxTc aw5Odc \">Leeds University Business School.<\/span><\/a> A Google map on the location can be found <a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/Leeds+University+Business+School\/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x0:0x13478f36782a2148?sa=X&amp;ved=1t:2428&amp;ictx=111\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"zfr3Q CDt4Ke \" dir=\"ltr\"><span class=\"C9DxTc \">A campus map can be found\u00a0<\/span><a class=\"XqQF9c\" href=\"https:\/\/www.leeds.ac.uk\/campusmap?location=17385\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"C9DxTc aw5Odc \">here<\/span><\/a><span class=\"C9DxTc \">, and the\u00a0<\/span><a class=\"XqQF9c\" href=\"https:\/\/virtualcampustour.leeds.ac.uk\/areas-of-interest\/western-campus\/explore-western-campus\/clarendon-building-360\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"C9DxTc aw5Odc \">virtual campus tour<\/span><\/a><span class=\"C9DxTc \">\u00a0can help you as well.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span class=\"C9DxTc \">From Leeds City Centre, the venue is a 20-minute walk. Otherwise, the <a href=\"https:\/\/wymetro.com\/buses\/bus-timetables\/timetable\/?ServiceNumber=56\">56 bus to Moor Grange<\/a> leaves you at the entrance of the Business School (drop off stop name: Leeds University Business School \/ Moorland Road, pick up stop name: Eastgate or Headrow K), next to the Maurice Keyworth Building (the main building of LUBS. note: there is a Caff<\/span><span class=\"C9DxTc \">\u00e8<\/span><span class=\"C9DxTc \">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"C9DxTc \">Nero inside that building if you want fancy coffee!). Buses in Leeds are tap on\/off with your debit card or you can buy your ticket from the driver or the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.firstbus.co.uk\/buy-tickets\/ways-pay\/first-bus-app\">First Bus app<\/a>. You can find the route on <a href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/8P3ZMAHw1gQt6ukh9\">Google Maps<\/a>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 dir=\"ltr\"><strong>WEATHER<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">September in Leeds usually brings mild early-autumn weather, with comfortable daytime temperatures and cooler evenings. You can expect a mix of sunny spells and the odd light shower, so it\u2019s a good idea to pack layers and a light waterproof. Overall, it\u2019s a pleasant time of year to enjoy the city alongside the conference.<\/p>\n<h3 dir=\"ltr\"><strong>WIFI<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Attendees can use eduroam. An alternative id and password will be provided for those who are not able to connect. Please see the front desk on the days of the conference for the leaflets with instructions.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>ABOUT LEEDS<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitleeds.co.uk\/\">Visit Leeds<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitbritain.com\/en\/destinations\/england\/leeds\">Visit Britain - Leeds\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"zfr3Q CDt4Ke \" dir=\"ltr\"><span class=\"C9DxTc \">There are a few things you could do if you are around the day before or the day after in Leeds:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"zfr3Q CDt4Ke \" dir=\"ltr\"><span class=\"C9DxTc \">Around Leeds City Centre:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"n8H08c UVNKR \">\n<li class=\"zfr3Q TYR86d eD0Rn \" dir=\"ltr\">\n<p class=\"zfr3Q CDt4Ke \" dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"><span class=\"C9DxTc \">Visit the\u00a0<\/span><a class=\"XqQF9c\" href=\"https:\/\/www.visitleeds.co.uk\/shopping-arcades\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"C9DxTc aw5Odc \">Arcades<\/span><\/a><span class=\"C9DxTc \">: Victoria<\/span><span class=\"C9DxTc \">\u00a0Arcade, Queens Arcade, Thornton\u2019s Arcade, Grand Arcade\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"zfr3Q TYR86d eD0Rn \" dir=\"ltr\">\n<p class=\"zfr3Q CDt4Ke \" dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"><a class=\"XqQF9c\" href=\"https:\/\/markets.leeds.gov.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"C9DxTc aw5Odc \">Kirgate market\u00a0<\/span><\/a><span class=\"C9DxTc \">(one of the oldest markets of Europe)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"zfr3Q TYR86d eD0Rn \" dir=\"ltr\">\n<p class=\"zfr3Q CDt4Ke \" dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"><a class=\"XqQF9c\" href=\"https:\/\/www.leedscornexchange.co.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"C9DxTc aw5Odc \">Leeds Corn Exchange<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.leedsowltrail.com\/\">Owl Trail<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"zfr3Q CDt4Ke \" dir=\"ltr\"><span class=\"C9DxTc \">Leeds City Dock:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"n8H08c UVNKR \">\n<li dir=\"ltr\">You can take a walk around the <a href=\"https:\/\/aireriverstrust.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Lunchtime-stroll-in-Leeds-City-Centre_compressed.pdf\">River Aire<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"zfr3Q TYR86d eD0Rn \" dir=\"ltr\">\n<p class=\"zfr3Q CDt4Ke \" dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"><a class=\"XqQF9c\" href=\"https:\/\/royalarmouries.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"C9DxTc aw5Odc \">Royal Armo<\/span><span class=\"C9DxTc \">uries Museum<\/span><\/a><span class=\"C9DxTc \">\u00a0(the\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"C9DxTc \">oldest and most extensive public collections of arms and armour in the World<\/span><span class=\"C9DxTc \">, free entry)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"zfr3Q TYR86d eD0Rn \" dir=\"ltr\">\n<p class=\"zfr3Q CDt4Ke \" dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"><span class=\"C9DxTc \">Take the\u00a0<\/span><a class=\"XqQF9c\" href=\"https:\/\/www.leedsdock.com\/whos-here\/watertaxis\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"C9DxTc aw5Odc \">water taxi<\/span><\/a><span class=\"C9DxTc \">\u00a0from the dock to the Central Station (\u00a33)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"zfr3Q CDt4Ke \" dir=\"ltr\"><span class=\"C9DxTc \">A short bus ride away (entrances have a fee):<\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"n8H08c UVNKR \">\n<li class=\"zfr3Q TYR86d eD0Rn \" dir=\"ltr\">\n<p class=\"zfr3Q CDt4Ke \" dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"><a class=\"XqQF9c\" href=\"https:\/\/museumsandgalleries.leeds.gov.uk\/kirkstall-abbey-b51d\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"C9DxTc aw5Odc \">Kirstall Abbey<\/span><\/a><span class=\"C9DxTc \">\u00a0 - buses 33\/34\/50\/50A and A1 flyer (the bus to Leeds Bradford Airport, to West Leeds)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"zfr3Q TYR86d eD0Rn \" dir=\"ltr\">\n<p class=\"zfr3Q CDt4Ke \" dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"><a class=\"XqQF9c\" href=\"https:\/\/thackraymuseum.co.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"C9DxTc aw5Odc \">Tackray Museum of Medicine\u00a0<\/span><\/a><span class=\"C9DxTc \">- buses 42\/49\/50\/50A (to NorthEast Leeds)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"ACCOMMODATION IN LEEDS There is a variety of hotels around the city centre, some highlighted below: North city centre towards University of Leeds: easyHotel Leeds City Centre***: 18-22 Lands Ln, LS1 6LB ibis Styles Leeds City Centre Arena***: Wade Ln, LS2 8NJ Travelodge Leeds Central Vicar Lane***: 107 Vicar Ln, LS1 6PJ The Wrens***: 61A...","protected":false},"author":81,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":3,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-6","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/conferences.leeds.ac.uk\/sbca2026\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/6","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/conferences.leeds.ac.uk\/sbca2026\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/conferences.leeds.ac.uk\/sbca2026\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/conferences.leeds.ac.uk\/sbca2026\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/81"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/conferences.leeds.ac.uk\/sbca2026\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=6"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/conferences.leeds.ac.uk\/sbca2026\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/6\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/conferences.leeds.ac.uk\/sbca2026\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=6"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}