Arrival time
The course begins on Monday with a reception in the Common Room at 6.30pm. We ask you to arrive earlier that same afternoon. This reception will be followed by dinner at 7.00 pm.
By plane
We recommend that you fly to Manchester Airport where we will arrange for a minibus to wait from 12.00 noon until 3.00 pm. If you would like to have a place on that minibus please let us know in advance, giving us your flight number and arrival time. The minibus driver will then have a list of names and flight details, so if there should be any delay, he will wait for you. The name of the minibus firm is Sargeant and the driver will wait by the Information Desk in the Arrivals Hall of Terminal 1, holding a sign saying HAWKSTONE HALL. The fare from the airport to Hawkstone will be £15.00 (at the time of writing).
You are free to make your own way, if you like, by rail to Wem.
By train
You should arrive at either WELLINGTON (Shropshire) if you are coming from the South or SHREWSBURY if you are travelling from the North. Cheaper tickets are available if you buy them in advance. We will arrange a taxi to meet you, provided you let us know your arrival time.
By coach
You should travel to TELFORD coach station. We would recommend you buy your ticket in advance of travelling to be sure of a seat. We will arrange a taxi to meet you at Telford, provided you let us know your arrival time.
By road
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Departures
Departure from Hawkstone is after breakfast on the last day of the course. If you are booking return flights now, we would recommend the following: from Manchester your flights should be scheduled from midday; from the London airports from late afternoon.
