Delegates

Eastwood Park is about 1 mile South of the village of Falfield, near Bristol, just West of junction 14 of the M5.

Satnav users must be careful, as sometimes our visitors have been diverted to HMP Eastwood Park (the prison), which is close by.

The nearest train stations are Bristol Parkway and Bristol Temple Meads. These are about 30 minutes away by taxi, however, maybe longer in peak travel times.

Alternatively Cam & Dursely station is a 20 minute drive, but please be aware that this is a much smaller station.

We are approximately 45 minutes (1 hour) drive from Bristol International airport and about an hour and a half from Birmingham airport.*

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* Timings may vary at peak travel times

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 throughout the Eastwood Park accommodation and training areas.   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. Dinner is still provided at Eastwood Park.

Arrival

To start your first day of training refreshed and relaxed, you may choose to arrive the evening before, in which case, check-in is between 18:00 - 21:00. This 'pre-course night' accommodation must be booked in advance.

Breakfast  

From 7:45-8:45 in the restaurant

Starting your course

Most courses start at 9:00 on your first day. To ensure a prompt start your course trainer will meet you at 8:45 in the Eastwood Terrace Bar.

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. Your trainer will agree with the class a suitable end time to allow for delegates with long journeys on the final day.

Lunch

From 12:00 noon

Dinner

18:00 - 19:45

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 9.15am on your day of departure. Your course trainer will be aware of this. Luggage may be stored for you – please ask at Reception. 

One-day courses usually finish around 5pm; multi-day courses generally finish at 5pm on intermediate days but may finish earlier on the final day. Please see your joining instructions for confirmation of start and end times for your course. 

If you have a residential booking then breakfast, lunch and dinner is provided. All meals offer a meat, fish and vegetarian option.

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.

For courses ending on a Friday, you have the option of a hot meal in the restaurant or a packed lunch. If you would prefer the packed lunch, please let Reception know the day before. Packed lunches will be available from mid-morning at Reception.

Dinner is served Mondays - Thursdays. The restaurant at Eastwood Park is closed on Sunday evenings however a selection of sandwiches are available from the bar. 

Eastwood Park is set in extensive and attractive grounds. We are able to provide you with running / walking route maps if you would like to explore the local area.

The bar is open from 6:00 - 11:00 pm each weekday evening and from 7:00 pm on Sundays. Sky television is also available in the Eastwood Terrace.

The Study has a selection of daily newspapers, magazines, books and board games available.

Seasonal outdoor games and activities are also on offer. These include:

• tumble tower
• 9 hole putting green
• croquet
• mini-rounders
• boules
• quad biking

Other activities may be available during your stay, for example, clay pigeon shooting (during the lighter evenings of late spring to early winter), archery, and falconry.

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.

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, take a look at our training pathways, showing you the options available. Find them on each of our course portfolio pages.

Alternatively, call our sales team on +44 (0)1454 262777 who will be able to advise you.