Accommodation

Accommodation is not included in your conference ticket and must be booked separately

Checking in

If staying at the Crowne Plaza, guests can check in from 15:00 on day of arrival and must check out by 11:00 on day of departure.

Registration for the conference will open at 10:30 on Tuesday May 5. On arrival, please go to the hotel reception in the first instance.

Cloakroom

A cloakroom will be available for the duration of the conference.

Code of conduct

Click here to read our event code of conduct

Directions

The conference is being held at Crowne Plaza, Bridgefoot, Stratford-Upon-Avon, CV37 6YR

The Crowne Plaza is a 20-minute stroll from Stratford-upon-Avon Train Station, or a 5-minute taxi journey.

The closest airport is Birmingham Airport (BHX).

Dietary requirements

Please let us know if any dietary arrangements are required by emailing bsa@boarding.org.uk.

Dress code

The conference dress code is comfortable. For the conference dinner on Tuesday May 5, the dress code is smart casual. We want everyone to feel comfortable and enjoy themselves (and we’ll be taking photographs).

Exhibition

The exhibition will be available during refreshment and comfort breaks. BSA is very grateful for the support of exhibitors, and strongly encourages members to visit and meet exhibitors over the two days.

Parking

Car parking is free. All guests will need to enter their car registration details at hotel reception on arrival.

Registration

Registration will open at 10:30 on Tuesday May 5. On arrival, please go to the hotel reception in the first instance.

Social media

Please share your conference experience and connect with other delegates on social media. Don’t forget to use the hashtags #iloveboarding and #BSAConf2026 and tag Boarding Schools’ Association (BSA) on LinkedIn.

Wi-Fi

Complimentary Wi-Fi is available.

We look forward to welcoming you to this year’s conference and wish you a safe journey to and from the venue. If you have any queries not answered above, please do not hesitate to contact us at bsa@boarding.org.uk.