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The Celtic Manor Resort
Coldra Woods
The Usk Valley
Newport
South Wales
NP18 1HQ

T: +44 (0)1633 413 000
F: +44 (0)1633 412 910
W: www.celtic-manor.com

The Celtic Manor Resort is set in 1400 acres of panoramic parkland in the beautiful Usk Valley, just off the M4 (J24), only 90 minutes from London Heathrow, 45 minutes from Bristol and Cardiff-Wales International Airport and 5 minutes from the Severn Bridge. The resort is close to inter city rail services at Newport, with direct trains to Cardiff, London Paddington, and Birmingham. 

DIRECTIONS BY ROAD

 Celtic Manor – map

From the East or West
As you are approaching on the M4, 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, 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.

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 9 miles.

GLOBAL POSITIONING DETAILS

For those using GPS the Resort's position is 336549 and 191340.

ARRIVAL AT THE CELTIC MANOR RESORT

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

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

DIRECTIONS BY TRAIN

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 & 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. 

First Class travel is available on all High Speed Services leaving London Paddington and regular rail-air connections link Gatwick, Heathrow, Bristol and Cardiff Airports from Cardiff Central, Reading, Bristol Temple Meads and London Paddington stations. 

For more information on travelling to the Celtic Manor Resort by train and to book your train tickets, please visit: www.firstgreatwestern.co.uk

TRAVELLING BY AIR

The resort is 45 minutes from both Bristol and Cardiff Wales International Airports.

For delegates travelling by air, it may be possible for the IFP to put you in touch with other delegates travelling from either airport to the hotel so that you can perhaps share the cost.  If you are interested in this option please email conference@financialplanning.org.uk.

PARKING

The Celtic Manor Resort has extensive parking facilities available to guests and visitors.

Underground Parking
The underground car park is directly below the Resort. There are 2 levels and plenty of space. If you are visiting the Resort, restaurants, convention centre, or The Forum Health Club and Spa, this is the best place to park. Parking is free of charge.

Outdoor Parking - near The Manor House Hotel
The south side of the hotel/convention centre has an outdoor car park  for up to 500 vehicles. Both hotel guests and visitors can park free of charge all day. It is a short 3 minute walk uphill to the convention centre and a further 3 escalators to take you up into the Resort Hotel.

Outdoor Parking - near The Lodge/Golf Academy
The Lodge and The Golf Academy have their own shared car park. Both hotel guests and visitors can park free of charge all day .

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