Conference 2025: Travel and accommodation

30 September - 2 October
Derry ~ Londonderry, Northern Ireland
Photo credit: 2020VISION

Conference 2025: Travel and accommodation

Travel information  

There are a range of public transport services to Derry~Londonderry , and we encourage our delegates to use lower carbon options wherever possible.  

For those attending field visits, transport will be provided from the Ebrington Hotel, where you will be able to collect a packed lunch before leaving.  

By ferry 

By bus or rail 

The conference venue is just ½ mile, or a 10-15 minute walk from the North West Transport Hub.  

By car 

By air 

 

Accommodation 

Accommodation and breakfast are not provided as part of our conference ticket options, but the Ebrington Hotel have reserved a limited number of rooms for our delegates at a bed and breakfast rate of £160 per night, subject to availability. To book, call 02871 220700 and quote the discount code IUCN25. Please note, accommodation at the Ebrington Hotel is now fully booked on the 30th September.  

Derry offers a wide choice of accommodation for different budgets, including hotels, B&Bs, hostels and self-catering accommodation. More information can be found on the accommodation pages of the Visit Derry website

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