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Accommodation & Facilities

Accommodation

Accommodation is in ensuite rooms located on campus approximately 200 metres from the Faraday Building where the academic sessions will take place. Bedrooms are supplied with all linen and towels, tea and coffee making facilities and telephone and are serviced daily.


If you choose to stay off campus, details of accommodation locally may be found at www.visitswanseabay.com/wheretostay - Participants are responsible for booking and paying for this accommodation and will need to make their own transport arrangements to and from the conference venue.

Facilities

Taliesin Arts Centre

The Taliesin Arts Centre, located to the west of Fulton House, contains: Taliesin Arts Centre, The Egypt Centre, The Gallery, The Taliesin Bar and Waterstones Bookshop.

On selected evenings during the vacation there are feature film showings and music, dance and drama. You can contact the box office for a programme of events on +44(0)1792 295683.

Sports Facilities

The University Sports Centre has recently expanded and been refurbished. It is situated close to the main campus and facilities include tennis, badminton and squash courts, table tennis equipment (for setting up) and the Unigym, a well-equipped state-of-the-art fitness centre*. Outside is a running track and football/hockey pitch. The changing rooms can be used for joggers/runners for which there are numerous scenic routes.

*An induction to the Unigym will be required for a small fee or confirmation of induction at the following fitness providers:

Esporta, Fitness First, David Lloyd, Cannons, Dragons, Holmes Place, LA Fitness, Livingwell, Next Generation, Spirit Health Clubs, Virgin Active, Bannantyne Health Clubs and other university gymnasia that have inductions on joining. Proof of appropriate induction is required. Adjacent to the sports hall is the new Wales National Pool – this outstanding facility contains the only 50m swimming pool in Wales, is open to the public and is able to accommodate a wide range of aquatic activities, catering for all ages and abilities. For further information please telephone +44(0)1792 513513 or email: enquiries@walesnationalpoolswansea.co.uk

If you wish to make use of the sports facilities during your stay, contact the Sports Centre/Wales National Pool from any internal phone on campus.


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