Directions and Accommodation
Eureka! The National Children's Museum, Halifax
The ASDC National Conference will be held at Eureka! on Thursday 16 September from 10.15-6pmHow to get to Eureka!
Eureka! is in the heart of Halifax town centre, right next to the train station. It is also easily accessible by car, approximately 30 minutes to drive from Leeds, 45 minutes from Manchester and 1 hour from York
Maps
Full address
Eureka! The National Children's Museum
Discovery Road
Halifax
West Yorkshire
United Kingdom
HX1 2NE
How to find the Annual Conference
Please report to the reception area on arrival at the museum, where you will be registered and directed to the conference room.
Accommodation
Some suggestions for local hotels:
Within walking distance:
- The Wool Merchant Hotel
- Imperial Crown Hotel (literally across the road)
Short taxi ride (5-10 mins) away:
ASDC staff will be staying at the Imperial Crown hotel. Rooms are currently priced from £52 per night and can be booked directly through the hotel.
Things to do in Halifax...
- Eureka! The National Children's Museum: Unique museum for children offering over 400 hands on exhibits. Experiment with sound, music & special effects. Learn & Discover. Cafe, shop & disabled access
- Snibden Hall: Historic Grade II* house, home to generations of the Lister family, visit the restored house & parkland. Boating Lake, Mini railway, play areas & regular events
- Manor Heath Park: Public park in Halifax with tropical Jungle Experience where you can see exotic plants, fish, quail, terrapin and butterflies. Gardens, children's play area