Travel Info
GETTING THERE
Plan your visit to TurfTech Summit 2026 with all the essential travel information, including the event location, closest airports, official hotels, event transportation and visa requirements for international visitors.
EVENT LOCATION
TurfTech Summit 2026 will take place on 1 and 2 October 2026 at:
American Express Stadium
Brighton & Hove Albion Football Club
Village Way
Falmer, Brighton
East Sussex, BN1 9BL
United Kingdom
CLOSEST AIRPORTS
London Gatwick Airport
London Gatwick is the closest and most convenient airport for travelling to Brighton.
Direct trains operate between Gatwick Airport and Brighton, with an average journey time of approximately 30 minutes. The railway station is located at Gatwick’s South Terminal. Passengers arriving at the North Terminal can use the free terminal shuttle.
London Heathrow Airport
London Heathrow is an alternative option, but it is farther from Brighton. Direct National Express coaches operate between Heathrow Airport and Brighton, with the fastest journeys taking approximately 2 hours and 5 minutes, depending on traffic and the departure terminal.
FROM THE AIRPORT TO YOUR HOTEL
The official hotel accommodation and transportation between the hotels and venue are provided only for registered grounds teams. Partner companies are responsible for arranging and paying for their own accommodation and transportation.
From Gatwick Airport
Follow the signs to the railway station and take a direct Southern or Thameslink train to Brighton Railway Station.
Grounds team guests staying at Leonardo Hotel Brighton:
The hotel is located directly beside Brighton Railway Station.
Grounds team guests staying at Leonardo Royal Hotel Brighton Waterfront:
The hotel is approximately a 15-minute walk from Brighton Railway Station. Guests travelling with luggage may prefer to take a taxi.
From Heathrow Airport
The simplest option is normally a direct National Express coach from Heathrow Airport to Brighton. After arriving in Brighton, continue to your assigned hotel by taxi or on foot, depending on your arrival point and hotel location.
Attendees are responsible for arranging and paying for transportation between the airport and their hotel. TurfTech’s event transportation covers travel between the official hotels and the venue during the event for registered grounds teams only. Transportation for partner companies is not included.
OFFICIAL HOTELS
TurfTech has reserved accommodation at the following hotels for registered grounds teams only. Partner companies are responsible for arranging and paying for their own accommodation.
Leonardo Hotel Brighton
101 Stroudley Road
Brighton, BN1 4DJ
United Kingdom
Reserved stay: 30 September to 2 October 2026 (two nights)
The hotel is located next to Brighton Railway Station.
Leonardo Royal Hotel Brighton Waterfront
6 Kings Road
Brighton, BN1 2GS
United Kingdom
Reserved stay: 1 to 2 October 2026 (one night)
The hotel is located on Brighton seafront, approximately a 15-minute walk from Brighton Railway Station.
Hotel allocations and booking information will be communicated directly to the relevant grounds team attendees by the TurfTech team. Hotel accommodation is not provided for representatives of partner companies.
EVENT TRANSPORTATION
TurfTech will provide and cover organised transportation between both official hotels and the American Express Stadium during the event for registered grounds teams only.
Transportation for representatives of partner companies is not included. Partner companies are responsible for arranging and paying for their own transportation.
The transportation schedule, departure times and exact collection points will be communicated to the relevant grounds team attendees before the event.
VISA & UK ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
International attendees are responsible for checking and completing the UK entry requirements applicable to their nationality before travelling.
Depending on nationality and immigration status, attendees may require:
- A UK visa
- A UK Electronic Travel Authorisation, known as an ETA
- Existing permission to enter or remain in the United Kingdom
Most visitors require either a visa or an ETA. The current ETA application fee is £20, and every traveller requires their own authorisation. Requirements and fees may change, so attendees must check the official UK Government website before travelling.
VISA INVITATION LETTERS
Registered attendees who require a supporting invitation letter may contact the TurfTech team at [email protected].
The letter can confirm the attendee’s registration, the event dates and the event location. Attendees remain responsible for completing their own visa application, providing the required documents and paying all applicable fees.
A TurfTech invitation letter does not constitute visa sponsorship and does not guarantee that a visa application will be approved.
EVENT SUPPORT CONTACTS
For urgent travel questions or support during the event, contact the TurfTech event team:
Alexandra Balan
Telephone: +31 6 21 29 18 89
Email: [email protected]
Rens Dekkers
Telephone: +31 6 21 28 88 60
Email: [email protected]