Discover Warwickshire

Accommodation

Where to stay during ICOP 2027

Accommodation is available at the conference venue, with free access to a gym and leisure facilities. A promotional code for a discounted stay will be provided upon booking your conference ticket. For further information click here

Other hotels include;

  • Featherbed Cottage (0.5 mile) 79 Westwood Heath Rd, Coventry, England, CV4 8GN

  • Village Hotel Coventry (2.1 miles) Dolomite Avenue, Coventry Business Park, Coventry, CV4 9GZ

  • Premier Inn Coventry South (3.1 miles) Kenpas Highway, Coventry,

    CV3 6PB

  • Nailcote Hall Hotel (3.2 miles) Nailcote Lane, Berkswell, CV7 7DE

How to get to ICOP 2027

Travelling to ICOP by public transport

Coventry Railway Station, approximately four miles from the campus, is the nearest main-line train station to the University. There is a taxi rank located at the Station and on Central Campus.

• There are regular bus services to the University Campus from Coventry City Centre and Coventry Railway station, with the journey taking approximately 30 minutes. The stop for Central Campus is the University of Warwick Bus Interchange. For information on buses to campus please: Click here

• Birmingham International Airport is approximately 20 minutes from Campus by car. There is a taxi rank at Birmingham International Airport. The railway station at Birmingham Airport is Birmingham International. During weekdays trains depart from Birmingham International to Coventry Rail Station on average every 10 minutes. The journey takes between 10-15 minutes.

Driving to ICOP 2027

Complimentary FREE car parking is available at Scarman and Radcliffe for delegates. If you are using a sat nav, use post code CV4 7SH which will bring you to Scarman Road and then follow signs for Scarman, Radcliffe or The Slate.

You will need to register your car. Details will be provided.

Things to do

Warwick Castle (15 minutes)

One of Britain's most impressive medieval castles, featuring historic interiors, landscaped gardens, falconry displays, and panoramic views.

Kenilworth Castle(10–15 minutes)

One of England's most spectacular ruined castles, with over 900 years of history and beautiful Elizabethan gardens. A perfect introduction to English heritage.

Coombe Abbey Park(20 minutes)

Set around a historic country house, this park offers lakeside walks, woodland trails, and opportunities to spot local wildlife. The adjoining hotel and café are popular with visitors.

Stratford-upon-Avon (25 minutes)

The birthplace of William Shakespeare, with charming streets, theatres, museums, and riverside walks.

Royal Leamington Spa (20 minutes)

An elegant Regency town known for its boutiques, cafés, restaurants, and beautiful Jephson Gardens.

Coventry Cathedral (15 minutes)

Explore the striking modern cathedral alongside the ruins of the original building destroyed during the Second World War, symbolising peace and reconciliation.

Day trips further away

Birmingham (30 minutes by train)

The UK's second-largest city offers excellent shopping, museums, canals, and attractions such as Cadbury World and the Jewellery Quarter.

The Cotswolds (1 hour)

Discover picturesque villages, rolling countryside, and traditional English pubs in one of England's most beautiful regions.

Oxford (1 hour)

Visit the world-famous University of Oxford, historic colleges, museums, and charming streets.

London (1 hour by train from Coventry)

With direct rail links, delegates can easily visit iconic landmarks including Buckingham Palace, Tower of London, and British Museum.