Orientalism, 30 years later

The conference will be held at Heslington Hall on the Heslington campus of the University of York, in rooms H/G19 and H/G21. A map of the Heslington campus is available here: http://www.york.ac.uk/np/maps/hes.htm. Heslington Hall is located on the right-hand side of the map, at the corner of University Road and Main Street.

The following maps may also be helpful:

The local road network:
http://www.york.ac.uk/np/maps/local.htm

How to get from the city of York to Heslington campus
http://www.york.ac.uk/np/maps/town.htm

Accessible routes around Heslington campus
http://www.york.ac.uk/np/maps/hes-access.htm


To reach the university:

By Taxi:

A journey by taxi from the railway station to the University will take approximately 15 minutes. There is a taxi rank just outside the station. The University has a preferred taxi company, Ebor Taxis (01904 641441). Alternatively, try Fleetways Taxis (01904 645333) or Streamline Taxis (01904 638833).

By Bus:

The No. 4 FTR (huge, bendy, purple) departs from the railway station at frequent intervals (usually no longer than every ten minutes). The scheduled journey time from the railway station to Heslington is 20 minutes. Single fare is around £1.80.

By Car:

The easiest route to the University is to take the outer ring road (A64 on the south and east sides of the city, A1237 around the north and west) to the junction with the Hull/Bridlington roads (A1079/A166). Turn off at the exit marked University and follow the signs past Grimston Bar and down Field Lane to University Road. This route avoids the city centre and known traffic black spots. The nearest Park and Ride to the University is Grimston Bar, off the A1079.

Limited pay-and-display parking is also available on campus. More information can be found here:
http://www.york.ac.uk/admin/security/transport/paydisplay.html. The closest carparks to Heslington Hall are the Central and South lots.

The University participates in a Car share scheme which is available both for local journeys to and from campus, and for one-off or regular journeys from further afield. Please feel free to check the site either if you need a lift or have spaces to offer in your car.


A list of accommodation in York can be found here:
http://www.york-tourism.co.uk/accommodation/