Law Conference 2012 - travel information

The Celtic Manor Resort is located just off the M4 (J24), only 90 minutes from London Heathrow, 45 minutes from Bristol and Cardiff-Wales International Airport and five minutes from the Severn Bridge. The resort is located close to intercity rail services at Newport, with direct trains to Cardiff, London Paddington, and Birmingham.

By rail

The Celtic Manor Resort is ideally situated and just a short ride from Newport train station. First Great Western operate fast and frequent services into Newport station from London Paddington, Reading, Swindon, Bristol and Avon, Portsmouth Harbour, Southampton, Weymouth and South West Wales. Connecting services also operate from the Cotswolds, Thames Valley, Somerset, Devon, Cornwall and the South West. Taxis from Newport train station to the Celtic Manor Resort will cost £5-£7, taxi contact +44 (0)1633 216 216.

By road

From the east or west
As you are approaching on the M4 and exit at junction 24. At the roundabout take the B4237 towards Newport. You will see a large Celtic Manor sign after 100 metres; turn right. You will drive across an overpass (crossing over the M4) and then hit a fork in the road (goes left and right). You are now at the Celtic Manor Resort. Follow the directions below to take you to your destination within the resort.

From the north
Take the M5 and exit at junction 15 onto the M4 westbound. Exit the M4 at junction 24. At the roundabout take the B4237 towards Newport. You will see a large Celtic Manor sign after 100 metres, turn right. You will drive across an overpass (crossing over the M4) and then hit a fork in the road (goes left and right). You are now at the Celtic Manor Resort. Follow the directions below to take you to your destination within the resort.

From the north (alternative route)
Take the M5, exit at junction 8 onto the M50 southbound. This becomes the A40 to Monmouth, which in turn becomes the A449, which terminates at the roundabout beneath junction 24 of the M4. Do not join the M4. At the roundabout take the B4237 towards Newport. You will see a large Celtic Manor sign after 100 metres; turn right. You will drive across an overpass (crossing over the M4) and then hit a fork in the road (goes left and right). You are now at the Celtic Manor Resort. Follow the directions below to take you to your destination within the Resort.

From the south
Start out on the M5 heading south towards the M4 and exit at junction 15 onto the M4 westbound. Exit the M4 at junction 24. At the roundabout take the B4237 towards Newport. You will see a large Celtic Manor sign after 100 metres; turn right. You will drive across an overpass (crossing over the M4) and then hit a fork in the road (goes left and right). You are now at the Celtic Manor Resort. Follow the directions below take you to your destination within the Resort. When travelling to the Celtic Manor Resort please avoid heading north on the A449 from junction 24 of the M4, as there is no turning for nine miles.

Getting to the Resort Hotel

At the fork, turn left and continue up the steep hill until you see a sign on your right for underground parking. For overflow or convention centre parking, turn right at the fork until you see a large outdoor car park on your right.

Getting to the Manor House Hotel

At the fork, turn right and the Manor House is immediately on the left. There are a limited number of parking spaces available here. For overflow or convention centre parking, continue until you see a large outdoor car park on your right.

Parking

The Celtic Manor Resort has extensive free parking facilities available to guests and visitors. There are around 1500 free car parking spaces across the resort.