Venue

The University campus is at the heart of Queen's Quarter, perfectly situated for easy access to South Belfast's vibrant bar and restaurant scene, and just a short walk from main transport hubs and all the amenities of the city centre.

Conference Location

The conference will be held in Riddel Hall, Queen's University Belfast. More information about how to find the venue is provided below.

The drinks reception and conference dinner will be held on the evening of Thursday 23 April 2026 in The Great Hall, Lanyon Building, University Road, Belfast, BT7 1NN.


How To Find Us

Riddel Hall

185 Stranmillis Road

Belfast

BT9 5EE

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Queen's University Belfast is committed to becoming a net zero university by 2040.
Please consider using sustainable transport methods when possible.
By Bus

The Riddel Hall Campus is serviced by Metro bus routes 8A & 8D — please use the Ridgeway Street stop. Both depart from Donegall Square East beside City Hall and run via Great Victoria Street, past the Lanyon Building, and along the Stranmillis Road, before reaching Riddel Hall. The bus stop is directly outside the main Riddel Hall campus entrance.

Belfast Grand Central Station provides outgoing links across Northern Ireland, as well as airport coaches and routes to Dublin and beyond. It is only a 25-minute walk from the main campus.

As you exit the bus station through The Great Northern Mall, head right along Great Victoria Street, continue straight through Shaftesbury Square and Bradbury Place. Take a slight left onto University Road, passing the Lanyon Building on the left-hand side. Turn left along the Stranmillis Road and continue until you reach the main gate of Riddel Hall on the right-hand side.

By Train

The nearest train station is Botanic train station, located a 25-minute walk from the Riddel campus. Upon exiting the station, turn left and proceed along Botanic Avenue. As you reach the Union Theological College on the left, turn right along University Square. Turn left along University Road with the Lanyon Building on the left-hand side, then continue left along the Stranmillis Road until you reach the main gate of Riddel Hall on the right-hand side.

Alternatively, you can take a route through Botanic Gardens to reach the Stranmillis Road.

By Bike

Belfast Bikes are located at numerous stations around the city. The nearest docking station to the Riddel Hall Campus is in the Stranmillis roundabout car park. Numerous bike lock stations are located around the site.

By Car

Riddel Hall is a diverse site, encompassing many buildings and varying facilities. Whilst public car parking is available, it is limited and offered on a first-come, first-served basis. There is no capacity to reserve, book, or pay for car parking.

In an effort to help the environment, delegates are encouraged to commute via alternative means where possible.

The closest public car parks are located at the bottom of the Stranmillis Road next to the roundabout and along the Stranmillis embankment at the Queen's Physical Education Centre.


Explore Riddel Hall in 360°

An interactive walkthrough of the HSRPP 2026 venue
Take a virtual tour of the conference venue before you arrive.
Walk from the main gate to the Conference Entrance, step inside the lecture rooms, and preview the Isdell Courtyard where poster sessions and lunch will be held.
Having trouble viewing the tour? Open it in a new tab.
Walk the approachFollow the path from the Stranmillis Road gate right through to the Conference Entrance.
Jump to any roomUse the Rooms list to go straight to the lecture theatres, Conference Rooms, or Syndicate Room 6.
Check the floor planInteractive plans for Block 1 and Block 2 let you click straight into each space.
Follow the gold arrowsGold arrow hotspots within each scene let you step from one location to the next.
The tour works best on a modern desktop browser, but is fully responsive and mobile-friendly. Click and drag (or swipe) to look around, and tap any gold hotspot to move or open a new view.

Things to do when You're Here

You may well decide to stay in Belfast after the conference. If you do, check out this list of Top Things to do in Belfast such as visiting Titanic Belfast or Crumlin Road Gaol, taking a Game of Thrones sightseeing tour, or trekking up Cavehill.

This handy map provides the locations of many key attractions around Belfast, as well as information in relation to tours and other activities.

There are also plenty of attractions outside the city. Belfast has a fantastic selection of places to eat and drink.

You can also check out these offers available to delegates whilst you’re here.


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