THRIVE 2024 Venue
THRIVE 2024 – ATC Unconference and ATC Language Industry Awards take place in Birmingham’s iconic Jewellery Quarter, the historic home of a thriving jewellery trade.
Jewellery Quarter
https://www.birmingham-jewellery-quarter.net/
Pre-conference drinks 25 September 2024 from 7.30 pm
The Malt House,
Old Canal Junction, 75 King Edwards Road, Birmingham B1 2NX
https://www.greeneking.co.uk/pubs/west-midlands/malt-house
THRIVE 2024 – ATC Unconference 26-27 September 2024
British Allied Trades Federation headquarters
Federation House, 10 Vyse Street, Birmingham, B18 6LT
https://www.batf.uk.com/
ATC Language Industry Awards 26 September 2024
The Button Factory
25 Frederick Street, Jewellery Quarter, Birmingham, B1 3HH
https://thebuttonfactorybirmingham.co.uk/
Recommended Accommodation
Bloc Hotel Birmingham
Staycity
Staybridge Suites Birmingham
Hampton by Hilton Birmingham Jewellery Quarter
Transport
Public transport options, parking facilities, and congestion/emission zones around the British Allied Trades Federation (BATF) location at Federation House, 10 Vyse Street, Birmingham, B18 6LT, United Kingdom.
Public Transport:
• West Midlands Metro: The modern tram system, known as the West Midlands Metro, is a convenient way to explore Birmingham. It connects key areas, including the city center and the Jewellery Quarter, which is where the BATF is located1.
• For comprehensive journey planning, including bus, train, and tram routes, use the Transport for West Midlands (TfWM) journey planner. You can also find walking and cycling routes there23.
Parking Options:
• Vyse Street Car Park: Located near the BATF, this car park offers both on-street and off-street parking. You can find parking charges, opening hours, and other details on the Parkopedia website4.
• Alternatively, consider booking a space in advance through JustPark. They offer various options, including private driveways, multi-storey car parks, and spaces with specific features like CCTV or EV charging facilities5.
Congestion and Emission Zones:
• Birmingham has a Clean Air Zone to improve air quality. If your vehicle does not meet emissions standards, you may need to pay a charge to drive within this zone. Use the GOV.UK service to check if your vehicle requires payment and view maps of clean air zones6. If you’re arriving at one of Birmingham’s mainline stations and need to reach the British Allied Trades Federation (BATF) located at Federation House, 10 Vyse Street, Birmingham, B18 6LT, United Kingdom, here are some convenient public transport options:
1. From Birmingham New Street Station (BHM):
o Take the West Midlands Metro tram from Birmingham New Street Station to the Jewellery Quarter stop. The tram lines connect key areas, including the city center and the Jewellery Quarter, where the BATF is situated1.
o Alternatively, you can take a taxi or use a rideshare service for a direct journey.
2. From Birmingham Snow Hill Station (BSW):
o Walk to the nearby St. Paul’s tram stop (approximately 5 minutes from Snow Hill Station).
o Take the West Midlands Metro tram toward Wolverhampton and alight at the Jewellery Quarter stop. This will bring you close to the BATF location