General information for participants

TRAVEL INFORMATION

For the location of ECMWF and detailed travel instructions please click here

The quickest way to travel between Reading town centre and ECMWF is by taxi, our receptionist will be able to arrange taxis if necessary. Alternatively, there are two bus services that run between Reading General Station and Shinfield. Reading Buses bus service no. 9 and Thames Travel Bus Service no. 144. Tickets can be bought from the driver for both services, please note that the exact change is needed for bus service no. 9.

For bus timetable information for Reading buses no. 9 service please click here. For timetable information for Thames Travel Bus Service no. 144 please click here.

HOTELS

A short list of hotels in the Reading area within easy access for visitors to ECMWF is provided on our website by following the links from here. A few of these will provide a corporate discount when mentioning ECMWF.

SECURITY

The name badge you will be issued with is also a security pass. Access can be denied by the security guard if you are unable to show him the badge on request. For security reasons you must sign the visitor’s list each day on arrival and departure.

Please do not leave any personal belongings at ECMWF outside office hours. Also we recommend that you do not leave valuables unattended in the building. ECMWF will not take any responsibility for items lost at the premises.

RESTAURANT

ECMWF's Restaurant is open during the times specified on the programme for lunch. Lunch menus are displayed in the Restaurant and on the various notice boards in the building. The Restaurant is self-service. Coffee/tea will be supplied during the breaks as specified on the programme. In addition to this, coffee is available from vending machines located in the main hall and in the Restaurant.

MONEY

The nearest bank is the National Westminster Bank near the University of Reading (UoR). There is a large variety of other banks in the centre of Reading. The nearest cash point is at the parade of shops in Shinfield (also NatWest Bank).

WIRELESS NETWORK

To access the ECMWF wireless network, a login script will ask you for a username and password. Details will be provided during the meeting.

TELEPHONE

Outgoing calls can be made from the pay-phone at Reception. Phonecards can be purchased from the Receptionist. If you cannot be contacted when there is an incoming call for you, a message will be left at the Reception desk.

The use of mobile phones in public areas of the building is discouraged.