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Our Edinburgh training venue

PTP's courses take place at the Edinburgh Training Centre in the heart of Edinburgh.

PTP's Edinburgh venue is conveniently located just off the Royal Mile, only a few minutes away from Edinburgh Waverley train. It has free wi-fi and unlimited refreshments throughout the day. The lunch buffet which is included in all full day PTP courses is excellent.

Directions

By Rail:

Waverley Station.
Leave the station by the steps to Market Street.
Cross Market Street along from the City Art Centre and turn left, going under the large decorated bridge.
Bear right into Jeffrey Street past Jury's Hotel to the junction (traffic lights) with the High Street.
Cross the High Street into St Mary's Street (continuation of Jeffrey Street) and the training centre is down the hill on the left (situated between Slanji and the Russian Shop).

By Air

Edinburgh Airport.
Taxis available from outside the terminal. The trip to the training centre takes around 25 minutes and costs around �16.
Parking.

By car

There are three multi-storey car parks a few minutes walk from Edinburgh Training and Conference Venue with a 10% discounted rate at the St John's Hill NCP car park.
Arriving by car from the West:
From the M8, approaching the Hermiston Gait junction take the city bypass north to the major 'Gogar' roundabout then follow the signs for the city centre
From the M9 follow signs for Edinburgh city centre, through the underpass to the Maybury junction. Continue past PC World (right) and the Zoo (left) - remember to stay off the bus lanes! Shortly after passing Haymarket Station on your right, go straight ahead at the next junctions, soon passing a church (tall steeple) on the left and lots of shops both sides (Habitat on left). Turn right at next junction (Frasers store on left, Caledonian Hotel on right) into Lothian Road.
Turn left at the third set of light into Bread Street, then go ahead down West Port through the Grassmarket. Continue straight ahead along Cowgate to the the lights at the junction of Pleasance / St Mary's St (Travelodge hotel on the left). Go straight ahead into Holyrood Road and park on the right in the 'NCP' multi-storey car park in St John's Hill. Edinburgh Training and Conference Venue is half way up St Mary's Street on the right.

Arriving by car from the North:
Follow signs for the city centre from A90/Forth Road Bridge via Cramond and Barnton, approaching the city via Blackhall (bear right at the junction at the Kwik-Fit garage).
At the roundabout take the 1st exit onto Queensferry Road (A90).
Then turn left (one-way) onto Randolph Crescent then immediately turn left onto Great Stuart Street.
Turn right onto Ainslie Place and immediately turn right onto St Colme Street.
At the traffic signals continue forward (signposted Berwick upon Tweed A1). Continue forward onto York Place.
At the Picardy Place roundabout take the 2nd exit onto Leith Street (A900) signposted Galashiels A7, Jedburgh A68.
At East End turn right then immediately left onto North Bridge-A7.
At the traffic signals turn left onto the High Street. At the next traffic signals turn right onto St Mary's Street.
ETCV is a third of the way down on the right.

Arriving by car from the South:
From the A1, or South East, take the City Bypass, and exit the city centre at the Dalkeith junction.(From A68, after Dalkeith go across the bypass, not onto it).
Coming in on the Old Dalkeith Road, you will approach a roundabout at the Cameron Toll shopping centre (railway bridge over).
Take the third exit (under the bridge), effectively going straight ahead, into St. Leonards.
Stay on this road past the Commonwealth Pool and Scottish Widows former HQ (brown building) on your right until on the Pleasance you meet the four-way junction (lights) of Pleasance, St Mary's St (ahead), Cowgate (left) and Holyrood Road (right). Turn right into Holyrood Road and the Scot Park car park is just down the road on the right.
The Edinburgh Training and Conference Venue is half way up St Mary's Street on the right.

Disabled Access

Disabled access is available throughout the Edinburgh Training and Conference Venue. For specific queries please call us on 0131 538 8333

Directions

By Road: Engineers House is easily accessible from the M4 and M5 within a 10 minute drive. FREE parking is available on site as well as a regular complementary shuttle service operating to and from West End Car Park in the city centre.

Travelling by rail Bristol Temple Meads mainline station is a short distance from Engineers House. Taxis are readily available from outside the station, and we have a shuttle service running throughout the day (as mentioned above).

Local Bus services Plan your journey at https://travelwest.info/bus/timetables-and-journey-planning

Travelling by air Engineers House is a 20 minute drive from Bristol City Airport.

PTP's Minories venue is in the heart of the City of London. The venue has great transport links with several tube stations within a 5 minute walk. It has free wi-fi and unlimited refreshments throughout the day. The lunch buffet which is included in all full day PTP courses is excellent.

Directions

The best way to get to the venue is to use public transport. The closest Tube station is Aldgate, which is on the Circle line and Metropolitan line. When you come out of the station, cross the road and walk to the right. Take your first left which brings you on to the Minories and our venue is less than a minute away. There are numerous buses that pass within a very short walk. 

If you do get lost, please call our venue on 08000 730499 and they will guide you in.

Our Manchester training venue

PTP's courses take place in the De Vere Hotel in Cheadle just a few miles from Manchester city centre and within a mile of Manchester airport.

PTP's Manchester venue has plenty of on-site free car parking. It has free wi-fi and unlimited refreshments throughout the day. The lunch buffet which is included in all full day PTP courses is excellent.

Directions

By Road:

From the M60

Exit at Junction 3 and take the A34 (dual carriageway) signed to Cheadle and Cheadle Royal. 

Continue through the first set of traffic lights, then take the first exit from the A34 signed to Cheadle Royal. At the roundabout take the 4th exit onto Cheadle Royal Business Park. Continue along this road where you will pass David Lloyd Leisure on the left. Cheadle House is located on the right hand side. Park inside the barrier car park. 

From the M56

Exit at Junction 5 signposted to the Airport. Take the left hand lane following signs for Terminal 2.

At roundabout go straight on, signposted A5166, Wimslow. At next junction follow signs for All Traffic. At round-a-bout follow sign for A5166 Cheadle. 

At the first set of traffic lights (facing Manchester International Office Centre) turn left towards Heald Green. At the next set of traffic lights, turn right towards Heald Green and Cheadle, passing Heald Green railway station (Finney Lane). 

Continue for 1.5 miles until the next set of traffic lights and turn left. Go straight over the first roundabout and left at the second, into Cheadle Royal Business Park. Follow the main road, go straight over the next mini roundabout and Cheadle House in on the right. 

Park inside the barrier car park. 

From the M6 northbound

Exit at Junction 19. Take the A556 through Mere Turn right onto the M56. Follow the instructions above.

By Rail 15 minutes drive to either Stockport or Wilmslow stations. (Both InterCity lines) 

If you require a taxi please contact our reception team: 0844 980 2303

Directions

Village Hotel Club Nottingham situated 5 minutes drive from Junction 25 of the M1, 13 Minutes drive from Nottingham City Centre.
It has a large free car park, WIFI throughout all areas and unlimited hot and cold refreshments served in the Hub Cafe along with a hot restaurant lunch.

Directions

By Road:
From Junction 25 of the M1 via Brian Clough Way
Take the A52 to Toton, continue on the B6003 take Swiney way to Brailsford way.
From Nottingham City
Head South on Carrington Street towards Queensbridge Road
Take A453 onto Queens Road
Take A6005 to Barton Lane for 6.7miles and then onto Brailsford Way

Directions

By Train:
Take East Midlands train from Nottingham Main Station to Attenborough Train Station Beeston. 11mins

Please call 0115 896 5065 if you have any queries regarding the location of the venue.

Directions

The closest train station is Birmingham New Street. When you exit the station, walk North East on Navigation Street towards Stephenson Street, then take a slight right on to Stephenson Street. Turn left on Lower Temple Street, continue on to Temple Street and Somerset House will be on your right.

Location

From the airport

From Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA)

Take the 757 bus line towards Leeds and alight at the stop P5 City Square. Park Plaza Leeds is located at Boar Lane City Square.

From Manchester Airport (MAN)

Take the First TransPennine Express towards Middlesbrough and get off at Leeds Station. Walk east along Wellington Street, cross the road and take a left at Park Row. Park Plaza Leeds is located on your left on Boar Lane.

PTP's Minories venue is in the heart of the City of London. The venue has great transport links with several tube stations within a 5 minute walk. It has free wi-fi and unlimited refreshments throughout the day. The lunch buffet which is included in all full day PTP courses is excellent.

Directions

The best way to get to the venue is to use public transport. The closest Tube station is Aldgate, which is on the Circle line and Metropolitan line. When you come out of the station, cross the road and walk to the right. Take your first left which brings you on to the Minories and our venue is less than a minute away. There are numerous buses that pass within a very short walk. 

If you do get lost, please call our venue on 08000 730499 and they will guide you in.

Our Edinburgh training venue

PTP's courses take place at the Edinburgh Training Centre in the heart of Edinburgh.

PTP's Edinburgh venue is conveniently located just off the Royal Mile, only a few minutes away from Edinburgh Waverley train. It has free wi-fi and unlimited refreshments throughout the day. The lunch buffet which is included in all full day PTP courses is excellent.

Directions

By Rail:

Waverley Station.
Leave the station by the steps to Market Street.
Cross Market Street along from the City Art Centre and turn left, going under the large decorated bridge.
Bear right into Jeffrey Street past Jury's Hotel to the junction (traffic lights) with the High Street.
Cross the High Street into St Mary's Street (continuation of Jeffrey Street) and the training centre is down the hill on the left (situated between Slanji and the Russian Shop).

By Air

Edinburgh Airport.
Taxis available from outside the terminal. The trip to the training centre takes around 25 minutes and costs around �16.
Parking.

By car

There are three multi-storey car parks a few minutes walk from Edinburgh Training and Conference Venue with a 10% discounted rate at the St John's Hill NCP car park.
Arriving by car from the West:
From the M8, approaching the Hermiston Gait junction take the city bypass north to the major 'Gogar' roundabout then follow the signs for the city centre
From the M9 follow signs for Edinburgh city centre, through the underpass to the Maybury junction. Continue past PC World (right) and the Zoo (left) - remember to stay off the bus lanes! Shortly after passing Haymarket Station on your right, go straight ahead at the next junctions, soon passing a church (tall steeple) on the left and lots of shops both sides (Habitat on left). Turn right at next junction (Frasers store on left, Caledonian Hotel on right) into Lothian Road.
Turn left at the third set of light into Bread Street, then go ahead down West Port through the Grassmarket. Continue straight ahead along Cowgate to the the lights at the junction of Pleasance / St Mary's St (Travelodge hotel on the left). Go straight ahead into Holyrood Road and park on the right in the 'NCP' multi-storey car park in St John's Hill. Edinburgh Training and Conference Venue is half way up St Mary's Street on the right.

Arriving by car from the North:
Follow signs for the city centre from A90/Forth Road Bridge via Cramond and Barnton, approaching the city via Blackhall (bear right at the junction at the Kwik-Fit garage).
At the roundabout take the 1st exit onto Queensferry Road (A90).
Then turn left (one-way) onto Randolph Crescent then immediately turn left onto Great Stuart Street.
Turn right onto Ainslie Place and immediately turn right onto St Colme Street.
At the traffic signals continue forward (signposted Berwick upon Tweed A1). Continue forward onto York Place.
At the Picardy Place roundabout take the 2nd exit onto Leith Street (A900) signposted Galashiels A7, Jedburgh A68.
At East End turn right then immediately left onto North Bridge-A7.
At the traffic signals turn left onto the High Street. At the next traffic signals turn right onto St Mary's Street.
ETCV is a third of the way down on the right.

Arriving by car from the South:
From the A1, or South East, take the City Bypass, and exit the city centre at the Dalkeith junction.(From A68, after Dalkeith go across the bypass, not onto it).
Coming in on the Old Dalkeith Road, you will approach a roundabout at the Cameron Toll shopping centre (railway bridge over).
Take the third exit (under the bridge), effectively going straight ahead, into St. Leonards.
Stay on this road past the Commonwealth Pool and Scottish Widows former HQ (brown building) on your right until on the Pleasance you meet the four-way junction (lights) of Pleasance, St Mary's St (ahead), Cowgate (left) and Holyrood Road (right). Turn right into Holyrood Road and the Scot Park car park is just down the road on the right.
The Edinburgh Training and Conference Venue is half way up St Mary's Street on the right.

Disabled Access

Disabled access is available throughout the Edinburgh Training and Conference Venue. For specific queries please call us on 0131 538 8333

Directions

By Road: Engineers House is easily accessible from the M4 and M5 within a 10 minute drive. FREE parking is available on site as well as a regular complementary shuttle service operating to and from West End Car Park in the city centre.

Travelling by rail Bristol Temple Meads mainline station is a short distance from Engineers House. Taxis are readily available from outside the station, and we have a shuttle service running throughout the day (as mentioned above).

Local Bus services Plan your journey at https://travelwest.info/bus/timetables-and-journey-planning

Travelling by air Engineers House is a 20 minute drive from Bristol City Airport.

Directions

Village Hotel Club Nottingham situated 5 minutes drive from Junction 25 of the M1, 13 Minutes drive from Nottingham City Centre.
It has a large free car park, WIFI throughout all areas and unlimited hot and cold refreshments served in the Hub Cafe along with a hot restaurant lunch.

Directions

By Road:
From Junction 25 of the M1 via Brian Clough Way
Take the A52 to Toton, continue on the B6003 take Swiney way to Brailsford way.
From Nottingham City
Head South on Carrington Street towards Queensbridge Road
Take A453 onto Queens Road
Take A6005 to Barton Lane for 6.7miles and then onto Brailsford Way

Directions

By Train:
Take East Midlands train from Nottingham Main Station to Attenborough Train Station Beeston. 11mins

Please call 0115 896 5065 if you have any queries regarding the location of the venue.

Our Manchester training venue

PTP's courses take place in the De Vere Hotel in Cheadle just a few miles from Manchester city centre and within a mile of Manchester airport.

PTP's Manchester venue has plenty of on-site free car parking. It has free wi-fi and unlimited refreshments throughout the day. The lunch buffet which is included in all full day PTP courses is excellent.

Directions

By Road:

From the M60

Exit at Junction 3 and take the A34 (dual carriageway) signed to Cheadle and Cheadle Royal. 

Continue through the first set of traffic lights, then take the first exit from the A34 signed to Cheadle Royal. At the roundabout take the 4th exit onto Cheadle Royal Business Park. Continue along this road where you will pass David Lloyd Leisure on the left. Cheadle House is located on the right hand side. Park inside the barrier car park. 

From the M56

Exit at Junction 5 signposted to the Airport. Take the left hand lane following signs for Terminal 2.

At roundabout go straight on, signposted A5166, Wimslow. At next junction follow signs for All Traffic. At round-a-bout follow sign for A5166 Cheadle. 

At the first set of traffic lights (facing Manchester International Office Centre) turn left towards Heald Green. At the next set of traffic lights, turn right towards Heald Green and Cheadle, passing Heald Green railway station (Finney Lane). 

Continue for 1.5 miles until the next set of traffic lights and turn left. Go straight over the first roundabout and left at the second, into Cheadle Royal Business Park. Follow the main road, go straight over the next mini roundabout and Cheadle House in on the right. 

Park inside the barrier car park. 

From the M6 northbound

Exit at Junction 19. Take the A556 through Mere Turn right onto the M56. Follow the instructions above.

By Rail 15 minutes drive to either Stockport or Wilmslow stations. (Both InterCity lines) 

If you require a taxi please contact our reception team: 0844 980 2303

PTP's Minories venue is in the heart of the City of London. The venue has great transport links with several tube stations within a 5 minute walk. It has free wi-fi and unlimited refreshments throughout the day. The lunch buffet which is included in all full day PTP courses is excellent.

Directions

The best way to get to the venue is to use public transport. The closest Tube station is Aldgate, which is on the Circle line and Metropolitan line. When you come out of the station, cross the road and walk to the right. Take your first left which brings you on to the Minories and our venue is less than a minute away. There are numerous buses that pass within a very short walk. 

If you do get lost, please call our venue on 08000 730499 and they will guide you in.