# The Association For Industrial Archaeology Annual Conference

- Dates: 9 September 2026
- Location: Mercure Norwich Hotel, Norwich, United Kingdom
- Address: 121 – 131 Boundary Rd, Norwich NR3 2BA
- Industry: PropTech & Construction

## About

The Association For Industrial Archaeology Annual Conference is set to take place on September 9, 2026, at the Mercure Norwich Hotel in Norwich, United Kingdom.

## Who attends

AIA members enjoy 10% discount on all prices shown (except Zoom only attendance which is 50% discount).

_As described by the organiser._

## Official links

- [Official website](https://industrial-archaeology.org/conferences/service001/)
- [Registration](https://industrial-archaeology.org/Conference/Booking.html)

## Topics

- Building & Construction

## Speakers

- John Jones, Suffolk Industrial Archaeology Society
- Zoe Arthurs, AIA Chair
- Alison Yardy, Norfolk Mills Group
- Dr Mary Fewster, Norfolk Industrial Archaeology Society
- Philip Tolley, Norfolk Industrial Archaeology Society
- Amber Patrick
- Dr Ian West
- Dr Russell Thomas FIGEM, Technical Director
- Alan Denney
- Fraser Hale, Long Shop Museum

## Ticket pricing

GBP 30 to 205

## Where to stay

- **Travelodge**: 250 m from the venue, 8,10,12 Saint Vedast Street, Norwich, NR1 1BT
  - [Hotel website](https://www.travelodge.co.uk/hotels/416/Norwich-Central-Riverside-hotel)
- **Hotel Belmonte**: 310 m from the venue, 60-62 Prince of Wales Road, Norwich, NR1 1LT
  - [Hotel website](https://www.hotelbelmonte.co.uk/)
  - Phone: +44 1603 622533
- **Premier Inn**: 430 m from the venue, Prince of Wales Road, Norwich, NR1 1DX
  - [Hotel website](https://www.premierinn.com/gb/en/hotels/england/norfolk/norwich/norwich-nelson-city-centre.html)
  - Phone: +44 1603 760260
- **Maids Head Hotel**: 480 m from the venue, 20 Tombland, Norwich, NR3 1LB
  - [Hotel website](https://www.maidsheadhotel.co.uk/)
  - Phone: +44 1603 209955
- **Premier Inn Norwich City Centre**: 620 m from the venue, Duke Street, Norwich, NR3 3AT
  - [Hotel website](https://www.premierinn.com/gb/en/hotels/england/norfolk/norwich/norwich-city-centre-duke-street.html)
- **Saint Giles House Hotel**: 640 m from the venue, 41-45 St Giles Street, Norwich, NR2 1JR
  - [Hotel website](http://www.stgileshousehotel.com/)
  - Phone: +44 1603 275180
- **Fishergate Apartments**: 640 m from the venue, 6-11 Fishergate, Norwich, NR3 1UE
- **Namaste Palace**: 680 m from the venue, 131 Queens Road, Norwich, NR1 3PN
  - [Hotel website](http://www.namastepalace.com/)

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