Getting around the venues.
Most events sit in four walkable clusters between the Strand and the City, with two key outliers (The Shard & ExCeL) worth planning around.
Travel essentials
- •Four neighbourhoods: Walkable end-to-end within each zone.
- •ExCeL & Shard: Treat ExCeL as a full-day commitment (45-60 min travel).
- •TfL Contactless: Tap in/out using phone or bank card everywhere.
- •Buffer Time: Keep 30-45 mins gap between meetings in different clusters.
Venue neighbourhoods
Explore the venues and nearby stations.
Strand & Aldwych
LLSW Pavilion at 180 Studios, One Aldwych, The Savoy, the Courtauld Gallery, Soho Works 180 Strand, NoMad, Africa House, Waldorf Hilton, Lincoln's Inn, Royal College of Surgeons
Temple (Circle, District), Covent Garden (Piccadilly), Holborn (Central, Piccadilly)
Everything is within a 15-minute walk. If booking one hotel for the week, book it here.
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Robin Webster · CC BY-SA 2.0Further afield
The Shard, London Bridge
South of the river
London Bridge station (Jubilee, Northern, Mainline). Short tube or taxi ride from Strand cluster.
ExCeL London, Docklands
Far outlier (18–19 Nov)
Elizabeth line to Custom House. Allow 45–60 mins from Central London. Dedicate a full day here.
Arriving in London
Choose your arrival point.
November weather
Average daytime temperatures are around 11.5°C (5°C at night) with rain on roughly 11 days. Daylight ends early (sunset ~16:10). Bring a compact waterproof coat as cloakrooms get busy.
Before you set off
A few things to check before you travel.