Frequently Asked Questions

Find answers to common convention questions

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Registration & Attendance

Is registration required?

Yes, registration is required before attending the convention.

Is registration per person or per room?

Registration is per room, not per person. One registration covers your entire room group.

Can I edit my registration after submitting?

Yes, you can edit your registration. Log into your account and update your details as needed.

What if I need to cancel?

Contact the Convention Team regarding cancellation policies and refund eligibility.

Travel & Visas

Do I need an ETA (Electronic Travel Authorisation)?

All international visitors require an ETA unless you're a UK resident or hold a valid UK visa. Verify requirements before booking travel.

What electrical adaptor do I need?

Bring a UK plug adaptor (240V). Visitors from North America should verify equipment compatibility or bring a voltage transformer.

How do I get from the airport to the hotels?

Take the Air-Rail Link from Birmingham Airport to NEC, then walk to the convention hotels. Maps and directions are available on our Travel page.

Is travel insurance required?

Travel insurance is highly recommended for international visitors to cover medical emergencies and trip cancellations.

Hotels & Accommodation

Are hotel bookings managed by the convention?

No, convention-managed bookings are closed. Book your hotel independently and notify the Convention Team after booking.

Which hotels are recommended?

Three hotels are available: Hilton (main hotel), Moxy (modern design), and Crowne Plaza (delegate parking). See Hotels page for details.

How much is parking?

Hilton: Free (QICRR code), Crowne Plaza: £10/day, Moxy: No parking available. Arrive early for Hilton parking.

Do rooms have refrigerators?

Hilton and Moxy have no refrigerators. Check Crowne Plaza official information for their room facilities.

What is the standard check-in time?

3:00 PM is standard check-in. Early arrivals should book the previous night.

Meals & Dining

Are meals included?

Yes, lunch (1-2 PM) and dinner (8:30-10 PM) are included from August 6-10 with your convention registration.

What if I have dietary restrictions?

Indicate your dietary needs during registration (vegetarian, vegan, allergies, etc.). We accommodate most dietary requirements.

Is Children's Breakfast included?

No, Children's Breakfast (ages 5-16) requires separate registration and payment. Registration may close before the convention.

Can I eat outside the hotels?

Yes, meals are available at all three convention hotels. You can also visit restaurants outside the hotels.

Is Youth Meal separate?

Yes, Youth Meal & Fellowship (Aug 10) requires separate registration.

Special Services

Is translation available?

Yes! Sermons are translated to English and French from the pulpit. Smartphone translation via dedicated WiFi includes Spanish, German, Polish, Romanian, and Russian.

Do I need to bring headphones?

Yes, bring your own headphones for translation services. Headphones are NOT supplied. No mobile data needed.

What is the Welcome Desk?

Available at Hilton (Aug 5-6) for check-in assistance. Collect your welcome pack and bottle of water.

What is the Convention Planning Team contact info?

Email: conventions@godstonetabernacle.com. Emergency contacts available on the Contact & Travel pages.

Post-Convention

What happens after the convention?

The convention ends August 10. Some visitors may attend services at Godstone Tabernacle on August 17.

How do I register for post-convention events?

Email conventions@godstonetabernacle.com if you plan to attend services at Godstone after the convention.

Will there be convention photos/videos?

Check our Gallery page and website for photos and videos from the convention.

Still Have Questions?

Our Convention Team is here to help. Reach out with any questions not answered above.

Emergency Phone

See Contact page for numbers

Email Support

Response within 24 hours

During Convention

Welcome Desk at Hilton