Geographical Association

PRICE FREEZE - 2010 registration fees have been held at 2009 prices!

Online booking is now available for credit/debit card payments and, following delegate feedback, an invoice option is also available. Please select the appropriate form to register online:

Credit/Debit Card Payment
Invoice Payment

NB - students are entitled to free registration, but we recommend that you use the card payment form in case you wish to pay for any extras such as field visits or accommodation.

If you would prefer to register by post, you can download a printable booking form.


Attendance at Conference will be by pre-registration only

Your registration fee includes refreshments, buffet lunch and full access to lectures, workshops, forums, the resources exhibition and day-time receptions. There will be no additional fee for attending workshops, but pre-booking is advisable as places are limited.


Free student registration

Free registration is available to all full-time and PGCE students. Please attach proof of your student status, e.g. photocopy of your NUS card, with your completed booking form. Online booking for students is available but proof of status will be required by email, fax or post. Bookings cannot be processed without this proof. Please note: student registration does not include lunch, however there are several outlets situated within the exhibition area where you can purchase hot and cold food.


Information for Overseas Delegates

The Geographical Association welcomes delegates from outside the UK. Please note full payment prior to Conference must be made by all overseas participants. This can made online using a credit/debit card or by sending an international bankers draft in Pounds Sterling. We regret that we are unable to issue an Invitation Letter to participants outside the UK.

Join the GA now to take advantage of the members' rate!

Over The Wall

Over The Wall is a charity providing residential activity camps for children and young people affected by serious and life limiting illnesses.

This year the GA will contribute £1 per paying delegate from the GA Annual Conference and Exhibition towards the charity.

We have secured a number of discounted rooms at three hotels close to Derby railway station and city centre. Shuttle buses will operate from these hotels to and from the University during Conference. Prices are per room per night on a single occupancy, bed and breakfast basis. For double/twin occupancy rates please contact Lucy Oxley.

European Inn 3* £60
Hallmark Hotel 4* £70
Stuart Hotel 4* £70

Please note: certain nights are now fully booked - please check the booking forms for available options.

A limited number of bedrooms are also available on Wednesday 7 April and Saturday 10 April. Contact Lucy Oxley to check availability and booking details.

If you would prefer to book your own accommodation, a comprehensive list can be found on the Visit Derby website.

Marston's Brewery Tour

Thursday 8 April, 19:30, Marston's Brewery

This visit commences at 19:30 with a guided tour of the Brewhouse, Burton Union System and Bottling Plant. At the end of the tour you will have the opportunity to sample 4 x ½ pints of Marston's Ales before tucking in to bangers and mash and a hot pudding with custard! The price of £20 includes all of the above plus return transport. A cash sale bar will also be available and the evening will end at 22:30. A coach will leave the Hallmark Hotel at 19:00.