We’re looking forward to welcoming you to Milton Keynes – the home of the CIEP head office!
Most commonly known for its many roundabouts and Concrete Cow art installation, the city also boasts beautiful parks and lakes; shopping and entertainment opportunities; and areas of cultural and historical significance, including Bletchley Park.
This year’s conference will be held at Kents Hill Park. Having undergone a refurbishment in 2024, the venue features a modern, welcoming space for learning, socialising and networking as well as a wide range of meeting rooms and on-site accommodation, making it an ideal space for our conference.
Click the links below to find out more about travelling to this year’s venue, the on-site accommodation, facilities and accessibility.
Finding Kents Hill Park Training & Conference Centre
There are great transport links to Milton Keynes, offering plenty of options for arriving at the venue:
By car
Free on-site parking is available for conference delegates. You’ll just need to register your car at reception upon arrival. Click here for directions.
By train
The venue is less than 5 miles from Milton Keynes Central train station, served by West Midlands Railway, London North Western and Avanti West Coast rail companies. Taxis are usually readily available outside the train station but you can also choose to use the Uber app or pre-book a taxi through one of the following companies:
By plane
Kents Hill Park is just a 35-minute drive from London Luton Airport which serves many major cities across the UK, the Republic of Ireland and other countries across Europe.
The venue is also around a one-hour drive from Heathrow airport which serves both the UK and international airports.
On-site accommodation
All residential delegates will benefit from on-site accommodation, with all meals included. All rooms include a desk, high-speed Wi-Fi, tea and coffee making facilities, an ensuite bathroom and a flat-screen TV. All rooms are standard doubles. There is a limited number of twin rooms and these are available on request. If you require a twin room, please contact the CIEP office ([email protected]) and they will check availability with the venue.
Facilities
As a residential delegate, you’ll also be able to make use of the on-site sports and leisure centre which includes a gym, indoor swimming pool and sauna.
Accessibility
Kents Hill Park is a fully accessible venue. We have reserved some of their accessible bedrooms. If you're joining us as a residential delegate and require an accessible bedroom or have any other access requirements, please let us know on the booking form when you book your place.