Delegates

Eastwood Park is just off junction 14 of the M5, near Bristol.

The nearest train stations are Bristol Parkway and Bristol Temple Meads. These are about 30 minutes away by car.

Alternatively Cam & Dursley station is a 20 minute drive, but please be aware that this is a much smaller station without regular public transport links.

We are approximately 45 minutes drive from Bristol International airport and about an hour and a half from Birmingham airport.

Please note that timings may vary at peak travel times.

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If you have booked onto a residential course, then you will stay in one of our comfortable en-suite bedrooms. Many of our rooms look out onto our gardens, the Vale of Berkeley and beyond. 

All bedrooms have flat screen digital TVs with Freeview offering a wide choice of radio and television stations. Free WiFi is available, however, please note that due to the nature of our Victorian buildings, WiFi coverage and speeds may vary.

We will always do our best to accommodate our delegates at Eastwood Park, however there are times when this is not possible.  If necessary, we will arrange accommodation for delegates for either part or the whole of their stay at an alternative hotel nearby with a taxi to and from Eastwood Park each day, at no extra cost.

Arrival

On arrival, all learners, visitors, trainers and staff will be asked for either

• evidence of a negative COVID-19 test (within 48 hours)
• to undertake a lateral flow test

When you plan to arrive before your course will determine what time you should arrive:

• Residential pre-night (arriving the night before your course) - arrive between 4-8pm
• Residential arriving on your first morning - arrive between 8-8:15am
• Non-residential arriving on your first morning - arrive for 8:15am

Pre-course night accommodation must be pre-booked.

If you are likely to arrive later than this, please inform Reception beforehand (+44 (0)1454 260207). The barrier on the driveway is closed from 22:00 but there is a buzzer to contact the front desk.

Reception is available during the hours we are open (from 16:00 on Sunday to 21:00 on Friday). Outside of these times, security will be available.

Breakfast  

From 7:00-8:30 in the restaurant

Starting your course

You will be advised on check-in of your course start time and location.

Please ensure that you follow social distancing guidelines when checking-in, and indeed for the duration of your stay.

Joining instructions will be sent out 3 weeks prior to your course date and will indicate your arrival and departure date and where your accommodation is booked.

Course finishing times

Most courses tend to finish between 4pm and 5pm in the afternoon. Your course trainer will discuss times with you and may alter timings to suit the course and the class as a whole.

Lunch

From 12:00 noon (timings will be advised by your trainer at the start of the course).

Dinner

17:00 - 20:00

Evening

If your course includes evening sessions or self-study, your trainer will explain this on your first day.

Departure

We request that all rooms are vacated by 9:15 on your day of departure. Your course trainer will be aware of this. Unfortunately due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the luggage room is closed. Please store your belongings in your car and if this is not possible, please speak to Reception.

Please see your joining instructions for confirmation of start and end times for your course. 

Please note, if you are a degree student, please refer to your welcome pack.

If you have a residential booking then breakfast, lunch and dinner is provided.

With prior notice, Eastwood Park is able to cater for any other special dietary requirements. Please let us know before attending your course, preferably at the time of booking.

After enjoying a good nights sleep, breakfast is available:

7:00am - 8:30am

Evening meals are available at these times:

5pm - 8pm

Please note, if you are a degree student, please refer to your welcome pack.

Unfortunately due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, all communal areas are closed under government guidelines, including the games room and gym.

Eastwood Park is set in grounds which you are welcome to enjoy while following the government guidance on exercise and social distancing. We are able to provide you with running/walking route maps if you would like to explore the local area.

If you’d like to know more, please call reception on 01454 260207.

If you want to go a little further afield…

 5 miles away

• Thornbury Leisure Centre has a gym, 25m swimming pool, squash and badminton courts. To check opening times and book courts, contact them on 0300 333 0300.

• Thornbury Golf Course has an 18 hole par 3 course and a 25 bay floodlit driving range. Call 01454 281144 for details.

• For more on local events and amenities see www.mythornbury.co.uk or www.wotton-under-edge.com

10+ miles away

• Cribbs Causeway for shopping, cinema, bowling or informal dining. Open until 9:30pm in the week

• For theatre and live performances, The Bristol Hippodrome, Bristol Old Vic or Colston Hall 

• For further general points of interest in Bristol

25+ miles away

• Bath is about 25 miles away and there are some wonderful attractions, including the famous Roman Baths and the Theatre Royal.

• The spa town of Cheltenham is about 30 miles away, with its famous race course, museums, shops, and beautiful architecture.

Please note that due to the COVID-19 pandemic, please check their open/closed status before travelling to any of the above.

More information on all of the above is available from Eastwood Park reception. Call +44 (0) 1454 260207.

In some cases, the training we offer is only valid for a certain time frame, in which case you will need to return to take a refresher course after the specified amount of time has passed. 

If you are not sure what course to take next, call our sales team on +44 (0)1454 262777 who will be able to advise you.