WORLD HORROR CONVENTION 2010 ANNOUNCES HOTEL BOOKING INFORMATION
The World Horror Convention 2010 is being hosted in the historic seaside city of Brighton, East Sussex, on the picturesque south coast of England. A popular year-round destination for holidaymakers and sightseers from all over the world, we have negotiated exclusive rates with three local hotels that we believe offer remarkable value for money and should appeal to all types of budgets:
ROYAL ALBION HOTEL
The main convention hotel is the Royal Albion Hotel, opposite Brighton’s iconic Palace Pier on the seafront. A private home from the mid-1700s until the early 19th century, the elegant four-storey exterior underwent major renovation in 2009.
RAMADA BRIGHTON
For those who want modern sophistication, and don’t mind a fifteen-minute walk along the seafront (or a few minutes’ cab ride) to the convention, there is the Ramada Brighton, which offers a blend of 19th century elegance and modern décor.
ROYAL YORK HOTEL
Located right next door to the Royal Albion Hotel, with only a couple of minutes’ walk between them, the Royal York Hotel is a Grade II* listed Georgian building that boasts lavish, yet classic décor inspired by the area’s Regency heritage.
Detailed information about all these hotels is now available on our website along with electronic and printable reservation forms. Rooms are limited, and will be allocated on a first-come basis. Hotel rates quoted are per room (up to two persons occupancy) and include Full English breakfast and all taxes.
PLEASE NOTE:
These rates are ONLY available for registered members of the convention. If you are not a member of the convention yet, or attempt to book the hotels directly, you will NOT receive our special discounts. Convention attendees are responsible for settling their own account with the hotel of their choice. You can reserve your booking by credit card or cheque, and pay by cash in full or register your credit card upon arrival.
For those who want more sophisticated accommodation or are attending on a limited budget, there are plenty of alternatives in the immediate surroundings, ranging from luxury boutique hotels to simple Bed & Breakfast services. You can find out more information by going online at www.visitbrighton.com/site/accommodation. If you have any questions, or need help with your booking, please contact: hotels@whc2010.org
WORLD HORROR CONVENTION 2010 welcomes Author Guests of Honour TANITH LEE and DAVID CASE, Artist Guests of Honour LES EDWARDS and DAVE CARSON, Editor Guest of Honour HUGH LAMB, and Mistress of Ceremonies JO FLETCHER.
Other writers, artists, agents, editors and publishers already registered as attending World Horror Convention 2010 include: Edward W. Bryant Jr., Pat Cadigan, Ramsey Campbell, CENTIPEDE PRESS (USA), Basil Copper, Peter Crowther, Ellen Datlow, Christopher Fowler, Gary Fry, GRAY FRIAR PRESS (UK), Simon R. Green, John Jarrold, JEMMA PRESS (Greece), Stephen Jones, Paul Kane, Allen Koszowski, Tim Lebbon, Brian Lumley, Dorothy Lumley, L.H. Maynard & M.P.N. Sims, Gary McMahon, Farah Mendlesohn, MORTBURY PRESS (UK), Mark Morris, Lisa Morton, Yvonne Navarro, Adam L.G. Nevill, NEWCON PRESS (UK), Kim Newman, Reggie Oliver, Weston Ochse, OXY PUBLISHING (Greece), Sarah Pinborough, David Pirie, John L. Probert, PS PUBLISHING (UK), REBEL E PUBLISHERS (South Africa), Tony Richards, David A. Riley, Mark Samuels, SCREAMING DREAMS (UK), Robert Shearman, Michael Marshall Smith, SNOWBOOKS (UK), Alexandra Sokoloff, David A. Sutton, TARTARUS PRESS (UK), TELOS PUBLISHING (UK), Lisa Tuttle, Stephen Volk, Conrad Williams, and F. Paul Wilson, amongst many others.
Celebrating its 20th Anniversary, The World Horror Convention will be held over March 25-28, 2010, in the historic Regency seaside city of Brighton, on the picturesque south coast of England. This is the first time that the event will have been held off the North American continent.
The theme is “BRIGHTON SHOCK! – A CELEBRATION OF THE EUROPEAN HORROR TRADITION FROM VICTORIAN TIMES TO THE PRESENT DAY”, and the convention will host numerous panels, talks, presentations, readings, workshops and displays devoted to horror, macabre, mystery and thriller fiction and art in all its varied and fearsome forms.
The venue will be the historic Royal Albion Hotel, which dates back more than 180 years and is situated directly opposite Brighton’s iconic Palace Pier and a stone’s throw from the beach. There are plenty of alternative hotels and Bed & Breakfasts in the immediate surroundings, catering for all budgets, and Brighton is filled with restaurants, wine bars and clubs. Antiquarian shopping precinct The Lanes, the Sea Life Centre and the world-famous Royal Pavilion are also within easy walking distance.
Brighton has direct transport links from Gatwick International Airport and the centre of London, and is easily accessible for overseas visitors, especially those from mainland Europe. And if you want to extend your stay, then Britain’s annual National Science Fiction Convention, Odyssey 2010, is being organised near to Heathrow airport the following weekend. Come for World Horror and stay for Eastercon!
The World Horror Convention’s prestigious Grand Master Award will also be presented at a sit-down Banquet during the weekend. Past recipients have included Stephen King, Dean R. Koontz, Anne Rice, Ray Bradbury, Clive Barker, Peter Straub, Brian Lumley and Ramsey Campbell.
All information about the convention, hotel and location is available on our website www.whc2010.org, including an easy to use PayPal Registration Form (which will automatically convert your payment at the current exchange rate). Or you can print off the form and send it with a cheque (sterling only) to: World Horror Convention, PO Box 64317, London NW6 9LL, England.
With numerous writers, artists, editors, publishers and booksellers expected to attend from all over the world, this is the one event that the dedicated horror fan, professional, collector or dealer cannot afford to miss!
Wish you were here? Well, now you can be . . .
WORLD HORROR CONVENTION.
MARCH 25-28, 2010.
BRIGHTON, ENGLAND.
www.whc2010.org
I will certainly be in attendence, I will be making my way from the Island of Key Largo, Florida U.S.A.
The location sounds splendid and the list of writers is enough to make me need to make this journey!!
I am a Stephen King fan and I have a Summer Home 30 minutes just south of Stephen's Bangor, Maine residence. I hope he or his son Joe Hill will attend, that would certainly be a treat in itself!!
Best wishes to all and see you at the convention!!
L.A.Borguss