IIH Weekender

the annual meet–up for idiopathic intracranial hypertension sufferers

Information

The venue for the IIH Weekender 2011 is Waddow Hall. Waddington Road, Clitheroe, Lancashire, BB7 3LD 

You can check out thier website http://www.waddow.org.uk

 

This page gives information about how to book, the facilities of the hotel, accommodation, travel services and routes, and local attractions, as well as useful telephone numbers and website addresses. You'll find information on the weekend itself and what we'll be doing on the timetable page. Any more questions? Drop us a line using our contact form, and we'll get back to you as soon as we can.

 

There are lots of activities to do at Waddow Hall for which there will be an extra charge, prices range from 60p to £8.00 per activity and include..

Canoeing, Kayaking, Rafting, Low ropes, Boulder/Crag Climbing, Abseiling, flack lining, Tree climbing, Crate Challenge, Mountain biking, night lining, trampolining, Grass sledging, Pioneering, parachute games, earthball, curling, 9 hole putting, trailing, orienteering and adventure playground.

And for the less energetic (which will be most of us. lol) there are:

Archery, circus skills, e-zone, pond dipping, soap stone carving and Giant game  

Quicklinks

• Travel
• Accommodation
• Facilities
• Useful Numbers and Links
• Local Attractions

| Travel information |

Waddow Hall is accessible from all parts of the country, and it has good road and rail links.

By Car

                      Take the A59 to Clitheroe, then the B6478 Waddington Road. Waddow is first left after crossing the River Ribble, approximately 1.5 miles from Clitheroe Town. 

 

The AA, RAC, and Multimap all offer route planning. If you're travelling by road and using a satellite navigation system, the postcode of Waddow Hall is BB7 3LD

By Coach

National Express coaches operate throughout the year from most of their 1500 destinations served within the UK. Further details are available from any National Express Agent, or the Enquiry Centre, telephone 08705 808080. From Blackburn buses leave outside the railway station and take 45 minutes to Clitheroe. From Manchester, Chorlton Street Bus Station, the journey takes 1 hour and 40 minutes.

By Rail

There is a direct link from Manchester to Clitheroe. From Preston change at Blackburn for Clitheroe.

  

  

  

By Air

To Manchester, Liverpool (John Lennon) or Blackpool and then train to Clitheroe (via Preston and Blackburn) and taxi to the Hall.

By Sea

N/A

| Accommodation | 

The Main Hall can accommodate up to 60 guests in 29 en-suite single, twin and family rooms. All bedrooms are equipped with tea-making facilities. Guests are welcome to explore the estate and enjoy the spectacular views across the Ribble Valley.

The Main Hall is suitable for wheelchair users and there are two ground-floor bedrooms and a first-floor bedroom suitable for guests with disabilities.

There are two reception rooms, five well-appointed training rooms including a small IT suite, a large dining room and cosy television lounge. Wifi is available in some parts of the Hall.

The Hall has a licensed bar, open daily for residents and guests.

IIH UK have secured the whole of Waddow Hall for ourselves this weekend.

| Booking |

 

  Booking must be done through IIH UK.  To book please e-mail info@iih.org.uk putting 'Weekender 2011' in the subject line. Please include all names and ages of those attending including all children and babies. Please state if you want a family room or if you require seperate rooms please state how many rooms you require and the occupants of each room.  Children under 16 years of age must share with an adult. Remember to state which Option you are booking.. 1) Three nights.. 2) Friday and Saturday night. 3) Saturday and Sunday night. (prices are on our FAQ's page)  Once booked you will receive your unique booking reference, just pay your deposit of £25.00 per person to IIH UK either by cheque to IIH UK, 31 Wellington Street, St. Johns, Blackburn. BB1 8AF or into our bank account at Nat West, Account number: 33607184 Sort Code: 60-40-09. Don't forget to quote your unique booking reference in all correspondence. Once payments have cleared you will be sent your 'Booking Confirmation' by e-mail with details of how to pay for the remainder of your booking.

 

Bars and venues include The Queen Victoria, Stardust, and the Princes Showbar.

The IIH "Weekender"

| Useful Numbers & Links |

National Rail Enquries: www.nationalrail.co.uk

The Trainline.com: www.thetrainline.com

TrainTracker – live train times and 3 months forward planning timetables: tel: 0871 200 49 50

National Express coaches: www.nationalexpress.com

National Express Enquiry Line: 08705 808080

Blackpool International Airport: www.blackpoolinternational.com

Transport Direct – journey planning, public transport information, and traffic news: www.transportdirect.info

Traveline – public transport information: www.traveline.org.uk or telephone 0871 200 22 33

Disabled Person's Railcard: www.disabledpersons-railcard.co.uk

Door to Door: a travel guide foe disabled people: www.dptac.gov.uk

AA Route Planning: www.theaa.com/route-planner/

RAC Route planning: http://route.rac.co.uk/

Multimap – www.multimap.com

| Local Attractions |

 

Waddow is a 17th-century manor house set in 178 acres of beautiful Lancashire countryside overlooking the River Ribble.

It is within easy reach of some beautiful trails within the Lancashire countryside, the Lake District and the Yorkshire Dales, so is a perfect base for interesting trips and scenic walks.

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