The Venue
Everything you need to know about getting here and what to expect when you arrive.
Car Parking
Parking is available at Q-Park Durham Road (closest to the campus) and Q-Park Rockingham Street, both within a short walk of the University of Sheffield campus.
Directions
From the M1, take Junction 33 and follow the A630 Sheffield Parkway towards Sheffield. Follow signs for the City Centre / Universities, then the A57 (Western Bank / Whitham Road). The The Wave is on Whitham Road, opposite Weston Park Hospital. Sat-nav postcode: S10 2AH
Public Transport
From Sheffield train station, you can take either a tram or a bus to get to The Wave. Tram: Blue tram (leaves every 15 mins) from Sheffield Station to University of Sheffield (10 mins), followed by approx 10 minutes walk to the venue. Bus: No 120 (leaves every 9 mins) from Pond Street (Stop FS4) to Glossop Road/Clarkson Street, followed by approx 10 minutes walk to the venue.
Address
The Wave, University of Sheffield
- 2 Whitham Rd, Sheffield S10 2AH
///rising.soft.cliff
Opening Hours
Please refer to the agenda of the event.
Accessibility
The venue is fully wheelchair accessible with step-free entry, accessible toilets on every floor, and hearing loop systems in the main hall. Please let us know in advance if you have specific requirements.
Accommodation
Need somewhere to stay? We’ve partnered with several Sheffield hotels to offer exclusive discounted rates for PRAS 2026 delegates. Download each hotel offer below to view the promotional code and booking instructions. Availability is subject to the hotel’s own terms and room availability.
Novotel Sheffield Centre
Leopold Hotel
The Rutland Hotel
A modern 4-star hotel located in Sheffield city centre, offering comfortable accommodation within easy reach of the PRAS venue.
A stylish 4-star hotel set within a beautifully restored historic building in Sheffield city centre, just a short distance from the PRAS venue.
An independent 3-star hotel offering comfortable accommodation close to Sheffield city centre and the PRAS venue.