the power behind your business
WELCOME TO OUR DUNSTABLE
(HEAD OFFICE) TRAINING CENTREThank you for choosing to train with us.The following pages provide essentialinformation and guidance that you need prior to your course start date. Please read and familiarise yourself with this guide before you arrive for your training course.
Contact Details
Warwick House Houghton Hall Park Houghton Regis LU5 5ZX0333 015 6627
Email: [email protected]
Travel Information
Local Taxis: 01582 505050Nearest Train Station: Leagrave
Free parking is available onsite
If you have any questions regarding your training or facilities please contact us.
USEFUL INFORMATION
Mobile phones
Please make sure that your phones are switched off for the duration of your training course.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed within the building. Please use the designated spaces that are signed throughout the building.
Personal possessions
Please do not leave your valuables unattended.We won't be responsible for any loss or damage to your personal items.
Safety
Please familiarise yourself with any safety notices and emergency exit procedures in the case of fire. If the fire alarm goesoff, please follow the signed emergency exits or your lecturer.
Special needs
If you require any special assistance please inform your lecturer immediately.Alternatively please ask reception to speakto a member of staff from the Training team.
Lunch and refreshments
Tea and coffee is available throughout the duration of your course via the machine in training area. Lunch will be provided.
TRAINING
Our Training provides the necessary skills and qualifications needed by contractors today, to face the professional andlegal challenges for individuals in the electrical, renewable, gas, water and health & safety sectors.Through our dedicatedTraining team and a network of Training Partners, we offer suitable, cost effective and skilled training across the UK.Our courses are created by leading industry experts who have a wide range of direct experience, giving clear, up-to-dateand relevant best practice guidance.
From awareness workshop training through to accredited qualifications, our range of courses and learning styles aredesigned to help develop your skills and widen your knowledge.All our national courses are now aligned to the newQualification Credit Framework (QCF).
In addition, over 3,500 people have already completed online learning with us. Our online training is a fantastic solutionto keep up to date with changes or expanding knowledge without having to spend time in a classroom.
WE ARE HERE TO HELP
If you would like any further help in planning your training and development needs, or if you want to discuss a coordinated approach to train a team of people, please call our team of training advisors on 0333 015 6627 or email [email protected].
If you need to book hotel accommodation we recommend the following hotels:
Holiday Inn Express
Vinci Site, London Road, Dunstable LU6 3DZ(SAT NAV users use LU6 3LY)Tel: 01582 344499Website: www.hiexpress.com
Holiday Inn Express, renovated in 2012, is acontemporary hotel located close to Dunstable towncentre, with easy access from the M1 and the A5.
Facilities:
• Restaurant• Bar / lounge with Sky Sports• Outdoor beer garden• Complimentary Wi-Fi in public areas• Complimentary parking (limited)
Distance to venue: 4.2 miles
Old Palace Lodge
Church Street, Dunstable LU5 4RTTel: 01582 662201Email: [email protected]: www.oldpalacelodge.com
The Old Palace lodge has 68 bedrooms and is locatedclose to Dunstable town centre, with easy access fromthe M1 and A5.
Facilities:
• Restaurant• Bar / lounge• Complimentary parking• Complimentary Wi-Fi
Distance to Venue: 1.5 miles
ICON Hotel
15 Stuart Street, Luton LU1 2SATel: 01582 722123Email: [email protected]: www.iconhotelluton.com
The ICON hotel has 60 bedrooms and is located inLuton town centre, just a 10 minute walk from Lutonrailway station.
Facilities:
• Restaurant• Coffee shop• Bar / lounge• Complimentary Wi-FI• Complimentary parking (limited)• Fitness suite and spa
Distance to venue: 5.2 miles
Premier Inn
350 Luton Road, Dunstable LU5 4LLTel: 0871 527 8330Website: www.premierinn.com
The Premier Inn Dunstable is located within easy reachof both Dunstable town centre and Warwick Housetraining centre.
Facilities:
• On-site Table Table restaurant• Bar / lounge• Wi-Fi throughout hotel (chargeable after 30 minutes)• Complimentary parking
Distance to venue: 1.5 miles
DIRECTIONS TO OUR
DUNSTABLE (HEAD OFFICE)
TRAINING CENTRE
By train
Leagrave station is just 3 miles from
the Centre, and 33 minutes from St
Pancras International in London.Taxis
are available immediately outside
Leagrave station.
By car
Directions from M1 Motorway
Leave M1 Motorway at Junction 11
(Luton and Dunstable) and take the
A505 towards Dunstable.At the first
roundabout turn right onto Poynters
Road (Halfway House pub on the
corner). Follow the road over several
sets of traffic lights and turn left at the
first roundabout onto Porz Avenue.At
the next roundabout turn right into
Houghton Hall Park.Turn right at the
next roundabout and Warwick House
is the second building on the left.
Directions from A5 Dunstable
At Dunstable town centre (traffic light
crossroads) take the A505 towards
Luton.You will come to a large
roundabout with Tesco on the right
and the Halfway House pub on the
left.Turn left onto Poynters Road.
Follow the road over several sets of
traffic lights and turn left at the first
roundabout onto Porz Avenue.At the
next roundabout turn right into
Houghton Hall Park.Turn right at the
next roundabout and Warwick House
is the second building on the left.
Directions from A6 Bedford
On the outskirts of Luton, turn right at
the roundabout (you will see
Sainsbury’s Homebase DIY store on
the right) into Icknield Way. Bear right
at the fork in the road onto
Bramingham Road.At the large
roundabout (signed Sundon to right)
go straight ahead into Leagrave High
Street.At the end of Leagrave High
Street turn right into Poynters Road.At
the first roundabout turn left onto Porz
Avenue.At the next roundabout turn
right into Houghton Hall Park.Turn
right at the next roundabout and
Warwick House is the second building
on the left.
M1
HOUGHTONREGIS
DUNSTABLE
We are here
J10
J11
J12
A5
A505
Luton AirportParkwayStation
Distances
M1 junction 11 - 2.5 miles Leagrave Station - 3 milesM25/M1 Junction - 15 miles Luton Airport - 8 milesCentral London - 37 miles Heathrow Airport - 40 miles
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LOCAL THINGS TO DO...
LUTON & DUNSTABLE
THINGS TO DO
Shopping
Quadrant Shopping Centre
Quadrant Centre, Broadwalk
Dunstable LU5 4RH
The Mall
Luton Arndale Centre
Luton LU1 2TE
White Lion Retail Park
Boscombe Road
Dunstable LU5 4WL
Luton Retail Parkl
Gypsy Lane, Luton LU1 3JH
Bowling
GOBowling
Grove Park, Court Drive
Dunstable LU5 4JD
01582 472 727
Zoo
Whipsnade Zoo
B4540, Dunstable LU6 2LF
01582 872 171
Gym
DW Sports and Fitness
Unit 7
White Lion Retail Park
Dunstable LU5 4WL
0844 372 5388
David Lloyd Leisure
Plot 910 Capability Green
Luton LU1 3LU
01582 692 040
Bannantynes Health Club
1 Regent Street
Luton LU1 5FA
01582 692 100
Live Football
Luton Town Football Club
1 Maple Road East
Luton LU4 8AW
01582 416 976
David Lloyd Leisure
Plot 910 Capability Green
Luton LU1 3LU
01582 692 040
Cinema
Cineworld Multiplex Cinema
The Galaxy Centre
Bridge Street
Luton LU1 2NB
0871 200 2000
Theatre
The Grove Theatre
Grove Park, Court Drive
Dunstable LU5 4GP
01582 602 0800
Golf
Stockwood Park Golf Club
incl. Driving Range
Stockwood Park
London Road, Luton LU1 4LX
01582 548 600
Dunstable Downs Golf Club
Whipsnade Road
Dunstable LU6 2NB
01582 604 4720
Walking
Dunstable Downs
Whipsnade Road
Dunstable LU6 2NB
01582 604 472
Snooker & Pool
Dunstable Snooker Club
152 High Street North
Dunstable LU6 1LW
01582 699 479
Rileys Sports Bar
87 Park Street
Luton LU1 3HG
01582 400 298
WHERE TO DRINK
Dunstable
The Chequers
East End, Dunstable LU5 5LB
01582 865 970
The Old Sugar Loaf
44 High Street North
Dunstable LU6 1LA
01582 601 326
The Gary Cooper -
Weatherspoons
Grove Park
Dunstable LU5 4GP
01582 471 452
Luton
The White House -
Weatherspoons
Bridge Street,Town Centre
Luton LU1 2NB
01582 454 608
Yates's
Park Street West
Luton LU1 3EP
01582 726 797
Red Lion Hotel & Bar
Park Street West
Luton LU1 3EP
01582 726 797
WHERE TO EAT
Dunstable
Dragon City - Chinese Buffet
62-68 West Street
Dunstable LU6 1TA
01582 608 006
Spice Lounge Indian
Restaurant)
21 West Street
Dunstable LU6 1SL
01582 663 032
The Chequers - Hungry Horse
East End
Dunstable LU5 5LB
01582 865 970
Donatello's Italian Restaurant
204 High St North
Dunstable LU6 1AU
01582 475 797
Luton
The Red Chillit
96-104 Wellington Street
Luton LU1 5AF
01582 480 055
The Brache Beefeater
Osborne Road
Luton LU1 3HJ
01582 420 208
Le Steak Parisien
78 Wellington Street
Town Centre
Luton LU1 5AA
01582 724 856
Man Ho - Chinese Restaurant
72 Dunstable Road
Luton LU1 1EH
01582 723 366