Conference 2026 – Logistics
Dates
Tuesday 9, Wednesday 10 and Thursday 11 June 2026.
We encourage you to attend the full conference, however, part-conference tickets will be available.
Ticket
A full conference ticket, Tuesday – Thursday, includes:
- Conference admission
- All meals, (Tuesday dinner, Wednesday breakfast, lunch and dinner, Thursday breakfast and lunch)
- Accommodation
Access
We are working hard to maintain a high standard of accessibility at the NRTF Conference, and this year we will have:
- Easy read guides for all Conference venues (links below)
- Easy read Schedule for all Conference events (links below)
- Chill Out, (In quiet spaces)
- Clear signage at venues
- Live captioning for larger events (excluding showcases)
- Venue guided tours available, before events begin.
A Relaxed Conference Experience
At the National Rural Touring Forum Conference, we are committed to creating a welcoming and accessible environment for all. That’s why we proudly host a relaxed conference – a space where everyone can participate in a way that feels comfortable and supportive.
What does a relaxed conference mean? - Find out moreLet us know
When you purchase your ticket, there is a space in the booking form for you to let us know your access requirements. If there is something you feel we have missed that would enable you to attend, please let us know.
If you want to talk to someone directly about your access requirements, please contact Hattie at me********@******rg.uk
Easy Read Guides
The following guides will be available before the conference, we will add links over the coming months when they are ready for you.
- Easy Read Guide for Wolverhampton Arts Centre – General Access
- Easy Read Guide for Wolverhampton Arts Centre – Step-Free Access
Please note: These are live documents, and will be updated if / when information changes.
- Easy Read Schedule Day 1
- Easy Read Schedule Day 2
- Easy Read Schedule Day 3
Accommodation
Accommodation is at the newly renovated Redwings Lodge, 45 Waterloo Road, Wolverhampton, WV1 4QL.
There are double rooms, double accessible rooms and twin rooms.
You can choose to share a room with a friend who is attending the conference when you buy your tickets, otherwise, you will be allocated your own room for the duration of your stay.
If you require an accessible room or have any specific access requirements around your accommodation, please let us know.
Travel and Parking
The nearest train station is Wolverhampton.
Distances from the train station:
- 10 minute drive and 12 minute walk to the acommodation
- 9 minute drive and 18 minute walk to Wolverhampton Arts Centre.
Parking for the accommodation and conference is available on site.
Parking for the accommodation and conference is at Redwings Lodge for an additional fee of £5 per 24 hours (not included in the conference ticket price).
This can be found at:
Redwings Lodge, 45 Waterloo Road, Wolverhampton, WV1 4QL
Here is a Google Map Link
