LOCATION

SIGNIFICANCE OF KING'S COLLEGE

In the 1930’s John Maynard Keynes, in response to the widespread suffering under the conditions of the Great Depression, challenged free-market theories and spawned an economic revolution that transformed capitalism worldwide. Now, in 2010 when the need for reimagination and reform is greater than ever, we must apply the same Keynesian courage and innovation. Thus, it seems most appropriate to commence this global dialogue where Keynes himself pondered and debated economic theory: King’s College.

KING'S PARADE

King's Parade is one of the most famous sights in Cambridge. The east side of the street is full of small shops, and the low stone wall in front of King’s is a popular summer spot for meeting and chatting. Two lawns lie behind the low wall. Henry VI had to use persuasion and force to get this land for the College. The people who sold him the land were allowed to dine in College on four feast days a year for the rest of their lives.

Please note that each attendee is responsible for booking and paying for his/her own air travel. However to receive complimentary rooms at King's College Campus Housing, please see details after you register on the accommodations tab. This event is invitation-only.

The opening session begins at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, April 8, 2010 – please plan your arrival accordingly. Conference materials may be picked up at the Institute for New Economic Thinking conference desk as early as 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, April 8th. We suggest that your return flight home departs after 10:00 a.m. on Sunday, April 11, 2010.

GETTING TO CAMBRIDGE

BY AIR

          Stansted Airport

Stansted is the nearest airport, about 45 minutes away by bus or train. Stansted Airport train station is located directly below the terminal building. Tickets can be bought either in advance or at the station. You can look up train times on National Rail Enquiries.

Stansted Airport's bus and coach station is located opposite the main terminal entrance. Coach tickets can be purchased at the ticket desk in the arrivals (open 06:00 to 01:00), in coach station (24 hours, seven days a week) or on board.  The coach from Stansted to Cambridge is National Express Number 717 or 797. You can look up coach times and fares on the National Express website. The set-down point in Cambridge for coaches from Stansted is Parkside a 15 minute walk from King's.

         London Heathrow Airport

London Heathrow is two hours from Cambridge by coach. The airport coaches are operated by National Express and you can look up times and fares on the National Express website. The set-down point in Cambridge for coaches from Heathrow is Parkside a 15 minute walk from King's.

         London Gatwick Airport

London Gatwick is three hours from Cambridge by coach. The airport coaches are operated by National Express and you can look up times and fares on the National Express website. The set-down point in Cambridge for coaches from Gatwick is Parkside a 15 minute walk from King's.

BY BUS

The Drummer Street bus station is ten minutes walk from the College. For bus routes, see the University's local bus travel page.

BY CAR

The college has no parking spaces.  The town car parks are a short distance from the college, but do allow extra time for parking since it can be very busy in town. You might find the city's Park and Ride system easier.

BY TRAIN

Cambridge is on the line from King's Cross and Liverpool Street stations in London. The journey from London to Cambridge takes about an hour. See the University's list of train timetables.

Please bear in mind that the railway station is not in the city centre. If you want to take a taxi to King's there is a taxi rank right outside the station. Alternatively you could take the buses 1 or 7 which leaves from the bus stops to the right of the roundabout as you exit Cambridge station in Drummer Street (note that these buses actually stop in Emmanuel Street or St Andrew's Street rather than going right into the bus station). The College is a 5 minute walk away from the bus station. Alternatively if you want to walk from the train station to King's, the distance is 1.3 miles.

MAPS

The main University website has a list of official University maps showing King's as well as the other University sites. You can also download a map of the College.

WITHIN CAMBRIDGE

King's College is on King's Parade, in the centre of Cambridge. As well as the map above, Cambridge City Council has maps of central Cambridge.

TAXIS

See the University's taxi information.

Click here for directions to King's College from the website.

Click here for directions to King's from Yahoo Maps.