Travel Information | RCGP Annual Conference 2025

Where is the RCGP Annual Conference and Exhibition 2025 taking place?

RCGP Annual Conference and Exhibition 2025 will be held at the International Convention Centre (ICC) in Wales.

Part of the Celtic Collection, the impressive ICC Wales is a major new venue for UK and international events. It is located on the outskirts of Newport, just off the M4 (J24) and only five minutes from the Prince of Wales Bridge (Second Severn Crossing).

How do I get there?

The ICC Wales is easily accessible by road and rail links.

Train: it is located close to intercity rail services at Newport, with direct trains to Cardiff, London Paddington, Bristol and Birmingham.

Car: the venue is 30 minutes from both Cardiff and Bristol, 90 minutes from London Heathrow and less than two hours from Birmingham and numerous other UK towns and cities.

Address: The Coldra, Catsash Rd, Caerleon, Newport NP18 1DE

GPS: 51.60279, -2.92915.

Cycling and walking

ICC Wales includes 20 cycle racks with direct access to the Convention Centre atrium.

There are four National Cycle Network routes in Newport as well as a cycle path linking the city to Cardiff. For more information please view the Newport City Council website, here.

Travelling by bus

Newport Bus services travel along and nearby Chepstow Road, with the closest bus stop located a five-minute walk from ICC Wales.

Travelling by train

Delegates attending the RCGP Annual Conference at ICC Wales can now enjoy an exclusive rate when travelling by train with Great Western Railway to Newport

Standard Return example (London Paddington – Newport) – £42 per person

First Class Return example (London Paddington – Newport) – £86 per person

Conference fares offer an 80% saving based on an Anytime Return from London Paddington to Cardiff Central.
Our conference fares are only available to delegates. You will be asked to produce a confirmation of conference attendance by the train manager.
Conference fares are available from most stations on the GWR network.
Outbound tickets are fixed, times and dates cannot be changed. The return journey is fully flexible.
Conference fares are only available via GWR.com

Please see here to book online now.

Travelling by car

Exit the M4 at Junction 24. Take the B4237 towards Newport and follow the brown signs to Celtic Manor Resort/International Conference Centre Wales. Turn right at the first set of traffic lights, you will pass a large Celtic Manor sign on your left. Keep left and head over the bridge crossing the M4, then take the 3rd exit towards ICC Wales. Take the first right to car park levels -1 & -2 or head straight to drop off at the main ICC Wales Atrium entrance.

Please note there is no transport available between Celtic Manor reception and ICC Wales, this is a short 5 minute walk which can be made on foot.

Where can I park?
Underground parking is available at International Convention Centre Wales, with additional parking available at sites throughout the resort. Charges apply for parking in all areas.
We recommend you book your parking in advance for a fixed rate of £6 per visit.

Pre-book car parking

Please see here to pre-book a parking slot. Alternatively you can pay at any of ICC Wales nearby bars or cafes on the day of your visit.

Travelling by plane

ICC Wales is well-connected by air.

Driving time from airports to ICC Wales is listed below:

AIRPORT	TIME

Cardiff	40 mins
Bristol	40 mins
Birmingham	1hr 30mins
Heathrow	1hr 45mins
Manchester	3hrs 15mins

Click here for more information on your journey.

Parking

Where can I park?

Underground parking is available at International Convention Centre Wales, with additional parking available at sites throughout the resort. Charges apply for parking in all areas.

We recommend you book your parking in advance for a fixed rate of £6 per visit.

Pre-book car parking

Please see here to pre-book a parking slot. Alternatively you can pay at any of ICC Wales nearby bars or cafes on the day of your visit.