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Getting here by car
Keele University Campus is between Junctions 15 and 16 on the M6, and is just west of Stoke-on-Trent and Newcastle-under-Lyme. We are halfway between Manchester and Birmingham. For satellite Navigation users please use the University postcode ST5 5BG.
From the north
Leave the M6 motorway at Junction 16, signed A500/Alton Towers. At the motorway roundabout turn right onto the A500 for Crewe and Nantwich. The University is signed from here. At the next roundabout, go straight on the A500 (A531) and at the next one turn left onto the A531 (A525) for Keele.
After approximately 7 miles, turn right at the roundabout onto campus. From the motorway junction to Keele the journey time is about 20-25 minutes.
From the south
Leave the M6 at Junction 15 and follow the signs for the A519 into Newcastle-under-Lyme. The University is signed from the first roundabout. Two miles out of Newcastle, turn left at the roundabout onto campus. From the motorway junction to Keele the journey time is about 15-20 minutes.
Getting here by rail
1.5 hr from London Euston by train
The nearest railway stations to Keele are:
• Stoke-on-Trent (5 miles/8km)
• Crewe (12 miles/19km)
Getting here by air
Manchester Airport is nearest to Keele and is about 35 miles (56km) away. There are other airports that you may also arrive at:
• East Midlands Airport
• Birmingham International Airport
• Liverpool John Lennon Airport
Parking
We have parking restrictions on campus from 9am - 5pm Monday to Friday so anybody that's attending the Festival on the Friday will need to register their car details in advance via the following link if they wish to park on campus please. There are no parking restrictions on campus over the weekend:-
Keele University operates an ANPR parking system.
Delegates/attendees must register their car prior to arrival at Keele.
Once registered vacation parking is available in any University approved permit holder car park (excluding Pay and Display, C4 pre booked car park, Innovation Centre car parks and the Courtyard by Marriott).
Vehicle and contents are parked at the owners risk and no liability is accepted for any loss or damage, however caused. Please help us to reduce the risk of vehicle crime by removing valuables from view in your vehicle.
Please ensure that your vehicle is parked in accordance with Keele University Traffic/Parking Policies as displayed on the car park signage. Any breach may result in an infringement notice being issued which could include a charge. Please note that a fine will be levied for failure to register your vehicle.