Venue Directions
Below, you will find information for Hoffman Process venues. Each has a website link and phone number in case you have a specific question that is not answered here.
Details of train routes and journey planning can be found on the official National Rail website here or Trainline, here.
To let the Hoffman Office know of any changes to your travel plans in advance of your arrival, please call +44(0)1903 88 99 90 during office hours. If you are running late to a Process registration, please call 07879 270 378
The Vedanta
Lincoln Road, Branston, Lincolnshire, United Kingdom, LN4 1PD
Phone: +44 (0)7563 373 266
www.thevedanta.org
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By Car
For SatNav, the postcode for The Vedanta is LN4 1PD
The Vedanta is set in 75 acres of grounds, near to the small village of Branston, in Lincolnshire. Surrounded by rolling countryside and historic market towns, it is only around a ten minute drive south from the centre of Lincoln.
The drive from London takes around 3.5 hours via M25 North, then M1 to Lincoln.
The Vedanta has a car charging points available for their guests for an additional cost. If you are driving an electric car, please check directly with the venue to enquire about the fee and to make sure they will be available during your course dates.
By Train
The nearest train station is Lincoln (the venue is approximately a 20 minute taxi ride from the station). There are direct trains each day from London King’s Cross that take around 2 hours. If your journey requires you to change at Newark Northgate Station, rather than changing trains to Lincoln and getting a taxi, a faster option might be to get a taxi from Newark Northgate Station directly to the venue (approx 40 minutes).
To pre-book a taxi, you might like to try A2B Lincoln (01522 533433) or Handsome Cabs (01522 545352). Uber is sometimes the best option if the local companies are busy.
By Air
The nearest main airport is East Midlands, which is around 1hour 45 minutes by car, or offers shuttle services to connecting trains. Heathrow airport is around a 3 hour drive (via M25 North, then M1 to Lincoln). Humberside airport has flights to/from Amsterdam and a couple of other destinations. It is about 50 minutes by car/taxi (M180, then A15 to Lincoln). If flying to London Stansted airport, the train to Lincoln takes 3h 24m with one change at Peterborough.
Rill Estate
Colston Rd, Buckfastleigh, Devon TQ11 0LW
Phone: +44 (0) 7792 611 833
Website: rillestate.co.uk
Email: ask@rillestate.co.uk
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By Car
For SatNav, the postcode for Rill Estate is TQ11 0LW
The Rill Estate is situated at Buckfastleigh in the South Hams, South Devon. It is equidistant between Exeter and Plymouth, both 25 minutes away and by car, just 5 minutes off the main A38 Devon expressway. You can download a PDF with more detailed driving instructions from Rill Estate’s website here. If you are driving an electric car, please note that this venue does not have a charging point.
By Train
The nearest train station is Totnes, which is three hours from London Paddington and one and half from Bristol. The venue is approximately 15 minutes away from Totnes station by taxi – there is a taxi rank by the entrance to platform 1. Local taxi firms include: South Hams Cabs – 0777 2744 598; Badger Cabs- 01803 840400; Ashburton Taxis – 01364 652423.
By Air
The closest airport is Exeter (EXT), which is approximately 23 miles away. Other nearby options include Plymouth City Airport (15.3 miles) and Newquay Cornwall Airport (54.0 miles). Bristol Airport is also an option, but is further away, at about 44 miles.
Broughton Sanctuary
Broughton Hall Estate, Skipton, Yorkshire, BD23 3AE
Phone: +44 (0)1756 799 608
www.broughtonsanctuary.co.uk
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By Car
For SatNav, the postcode for Broughton Sanctuary is BD23 3AE
Broughton Sanctuary is situated at the gateway to the Yorkshire Dales. The main road that runs by the estate is the A59 and the nearest town is Skipton. The venue is approximately 1 hour by car from Leeds, 1.5 hours from Manchester and around 4.5 hours from central London.
Broughton Estate has a couple of car charging points available for their guests for an additional cost. If you are driving an electric car, please check directly with the venue to enquire about the fee and to make sure they will be available during your course dates.
By Train
Trains run frequently from Skipton railway station to all parts of the UK. There is a direct service to and from London King’s Cross/St Pancras. There is a taxi rank at Skipton station. The ride to Broughton Sanctuary takes about 10 minutes, costing approximately £10. Local taxi firms include: Station Taxis – 01756 700777; Skipton & Craven Taxis – 01756 701122
By Air
If travelling by train to the venue, Manchester airport has the fastest/easiest rail journey to Skipton. By road, Leeds Bradford is approximately a 45 minute drive. Liverpool and Manchester airports are each about 1.5 hours.