Cambridge is one of the most beautiful cities in the UK. Situated in the east of England and within easy reach of London, it retains the ambiance of an historic mediaeval town based on the banks of the River Cam.

Before Visiting the UK:

• Visas: If you require a letter of invitation for visa purposes please indicate this on the appropriate section of the conference registration form. You should apply for your visa as early as possible. You may obtain information about visas from http://www.ukvisas.gov.uk.
  
• Travelling to the UK: Useful information in a variety of languages can be found at the Visit Britain website.
• Travelling to Cambridge: We recommend that you plan your journey from the airport to Cambridge in advance. Useful information can be found on the page below.
• Pre- and post- conference visits to London: You may wish to extend your stay in the UK by adding on a visit to London before or after the IAEA 2008 conference. Cambridge has excellent transport links – bus, train and motorway – from London. Our booking agent can help you to find accommodation in London - visit the Accommodation page for further details.
• Suggested conference attire: Business casual dress for social events and conference sessions. Conference badges must be worn at all times. Cambridge can have many fine or sunny days however the weather can sometimes be a little cooler, particularly in the evenings, and there can be rain. A light jacket or sweater would be suitable.

Smokefree legislation effective from 1 July 2007 means that virtually all enclosed public places and workplaces in England will be smokefree. This includes cafes, restaurants, bars, hotels and conference venues.

Upon arrival in the UK:

• Airports:

Please note that because there are so many different entry points into the UK, it will not be possible for the IAEA 2008 conference organisers to provide transport from airports.

The nearest international airports to Cambridge are: Stansted (approx. 30 miles away), Luton (approx. 40 miles) Heathrow (approx. 71 miles away), Gatwick (approx. 96 miles away) or Birmingham International (approx. 93 miles).  After immigration and customs clearance, you will find several modes of ground transport to your accommodation. Each airport has a dedicated website providing further details about transport and customs:

http://www.heathrowairport.com/

http://www.gatwickairport.com/

http://www.stanstedairport.com/

http://www.london-luton.co.uk/

www.bhx.co.uk/

• Travelling to Cambridge:

Cambridge has excellent transport links with UK airports.  It is typically easier and more cost-effective to travel to Cambridge from the airport(s) by coach however there are also good links by train or by road. 

By coach: There is a frequent express service between London and Cambridge and coach services run several times a day between most major UK airports and Cambridge.  Visit http://www.nationalexpress.com/ for further information.  Robinson College is a short taxi ride or a 15 minute walk from Cambridge Bus Station.

By train: A good train service exists from London (King's Cross or Liverpool Street) and the fastest trains take only 52 minutes. Visit http://www.nationalrail.co.uk/ for National Rail Timetables and Journey Planner.  A taxi from Cambridge Rail station to Robinson College (or the city centre) takes 10-15 minutes. There are also buses from Cambridge Rail Station into Cambridge city centre and you may then take a taxi or walk to Robinson College.

By taxi: There are taxi ranks at each UK airport (please visit the airport website for directions), Cambridge Rail Station and Cambridge Bus Station.

By car:

Directions to Robinson College can be found at http://www.robinson.cam.ac.uk/contact/directions.php 

Directions to West Road Concert Hall (venue for the Monday opening ceremony and keynote presentation) can be found at http://www.westroad.org/contact/find_us.html

Car parking will be available, upon request, near to Robinson College. Please request car parking by indicating your requirements on the conference registration form.  Further details will then be given to you.

About Cambridge:

More information about Cambridge can be found at the Visit Cambridge website.

Cambridge is the home of the world-famous University of Cambridge which was founded nearly 800 years ago. In the first century BC, a Belgic tribe settled on what is today known as Castle Hill. Around AD40, Cambridge became the crossing point for the Via Devana linking Colchester with Lincoln. Cambridge was an important trading centre before the Domesday survey was compiled in 1086. In 1209, scholars migrated to Cambridge and settled there. At first, the University had no premises of its own - it relied on parish churches. The first College, Peterhouse, was formed in 1284.

Today, the University of Cambridge is a confederation of Colleges, Faculties and other institutions. With its constant growth and high-tech science parks, Cambridge is birthplace to some of the most recent scientific and technological advances. The magnificent buildings such as the King's College Chapel and Senate House, coupled with the willow tree-fringed river and bustling market square will delight visitors from all parts of the world. As well as popular tourist attractions, Cambridge has excellent shopping facilities and a wide range of restaurants, cafes and bars.