About The Battle for the Arctic
Tensions are rising at the top of the world. Journalist and author Tim Marshall and geopolitics and security expert Duncan Depledge discuss why the Arctic has become one of our most fragile strategic frontiers.
As climate change melts sea ice to open new routes to the Arctic and beyond, competition over resources, security and influence is intensifying. In conversation with Julia Wheeler, Tim and Duncan explore the region's shifting geopolitics and what it means for international security and relations, from Russia and China to the United States and the 'Greenland crisis'.
There will be a book signing after this event.
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Prisoners of Geography
Getting Here
Parking
Pay at machine on-road parking can be found around the venue and the nearest main car park is located on St George’s Road (GL50 3DT).
Walk
The venue is a six minute walk from Montpelier Gardens and a seven min walk by foot from the town centre.
Bus & Train
Stagecoach bus services stop nearby on Montpellier and in town centre on the Promenade. The town centre is a 25-minute walk from the Cheltenham Spa Railway Station, with a taxi rank located outside the station as well as local bus services. For further information on Cheltenham bus services, please visit the Stagecoach website.
More infoAccess
The venue’s front entrance has step access, but there is a no-step entrance on the Parabola Road side of the building with push-pad access. Guide dogs are welcome and the venue is equipped with hearing enhancers.
Accessible toilets can be found by the main toilets in the venue, by the circle bar, and the dance studio – all areas can be accessed via a lift.
There is no hearing loop or assistance system in Parabola Arts Centre.
If you are uncertain about your booking we advise contacting our box office via email, by phone on 01242 850 270 during on-sale periods, or by using our Access Booking Form so that we can ensure you seating is suitable for the event you wish to attend. Our booking information page will have the most up to date box office phone opening hours.
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