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London Convention Bureau

1st Floor 169 Union Street London, SE1 0LL
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Explore what makes London a unique destination for responsible, imaginative and innovative meetings and events. Take advantage of the city’s many attractions and discover why London is the ideal destination for international events. Here are five reasons for choosing the capital: 1. Unique spaces Whether it's for a small or large group, an exclusive incentive activity or a city-wide tech event, choose from more than 1,000 diverse conference venues and 140,000+ hotel rooms across the capital. 2. Connectivity With six international airports and direct flights to 400 destinations, and international rail services, London is one of the best-connected cities worldwide. It is an easy city for your delegates to reach, and an easy place to navigate once they're here. 3. Diversity No other city on the planet matches London for its wealth of culture and rich heritage. With 233 different languages spoken and a great variety of cuisine, music and entertainment, London’s diversity provides a friendly welcome to your delegates. 4. Quality London is home to cutting-edge industry clusters, world-renowned galleries, museums and Michelin-starred restaurants. The capital is leading the way in innovative event concepts with access to top speakers. 5. Expertise and talent Being the global tech hub and financial capital, London offers great expertise for a range of sectors. With world-class talent and creative event and media agencies, the city is prepared for every focus you set for your event. For more information, please contact us: London & Partners 1st Floor 169 Union Street London SE1 0LL Tel: +44 (020) 7234 5833 US Office: London & Partners - New York 6th Floor, 135 East 57th Street New York, NY 10022 Tel: +1 646 844 0556

Venue Details

Hotels1,785
Convention center1,076,390 sq. ft.
Guest Rooms159,000
Guest rooms at 1 hotel1,000
Special event venues469
Average room rate$198
Occupancy rate83.3%
Restaurants18,000
Daily food cost$109
Tax rate20%
Venue typeCVB

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Sep 18, 2025 - Dec 31, 2025

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Jun 01 - Jun 30Jul 01 - Jul 31May 01 - May 31Nov 01 - Nov 30Oct 01 - Oct 31
Shoulder season
Apr 01 - Apr 30Sep 01 - Sep 30Dec 01 - Dec 31
Low season
Jan 01 - Jan 31Feb 01 - Feb 28Mar 01 - Mar 31Aug 01 - Aug 31

Getting Here

London Heathrow: located 32km (20 miles) to the west of central London. London Heathrow Airport (LHR) serves more international customers than any other airport in the world. Heathrow offers fantastic business facilities across five terminals, including business lounges. Heathrow is easily accessible; the Heathrow Express leaves every 15 minutes and has a travel time of 15 minutes to Paddington, and the new Elizabeth line that provides direct access to central London in less than 30 minutes. London Gatwick: is located 45km (28 miles) south of London. Excellent business facilities are accessible around the clock and provide a private, soundproof workspace when you need it. Gatwick Express trains provide fast and regular services into London Victoria Station every 15 minutes. London Luton Airport: located just 56km (35 miles) north-west of Central London, London Luton Airport (LTN) is serviced by budget airlines (e.g. Easyjet and Ryanair). The airport has quiet work areas where you can recharge your devices, as well as state-of-the-art SnoozePods, if you need to recharge your own batteries. There is a fast and direct train service into central London from Luton Airport to Euston Station. London Stansted Airport: The airport is located 64km (40 miles) to the north-east of London. It is one of Europe’s fastest growing airports, in part thanks to its excellent business lounge and conference facilities. Stansted Express trains offer the fastest way to travel between London Stansted Airport and London. Trains depart every 15 minutes and take just 47 minutes to and from London Liverpool Street Station. London City Airport: Located only 1.6km (1 mile) from London’s largest conference centre ExCeL London, City Airport (LCY) is one of the most accessible airports in the capital. Business facilities include workstations, while the airport’s compact size means you can get to your gate in 30 minutes. London City Airport is set for expansion, opening up more airlines and routes directly into the capital. Eurostar: Flying isn’t the only way to get to London. Eurostar’s highspeed trains have revolutionised travel between the UK and continental Europe. London’s St Pancras International Station is just a little over two hours from Paris and Brussels. With business lounges in its London, Paris, Brussels and Amsterdam stations, Eurostar is a great business travel option that will take you to your destination in style.
Distance from airport 2.11 mi
Distance from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) airport 14.913 mi
Distance from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) airport 27.962 mi
Distance from London City Airport (LCY) airport 5.592 mi

Location

Local Attractions

London Eye
London Eye
Historical landmark
The London Eye is a major feature of London's skyline. Climb aboard for a breathtaking experience, with unforgettable views of more than 55 of London's most famous landmarks – all in just 30 minutes!
Westminster Bridge Road
London, GB SE1 7PB
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Tower of London
Tower of London
Historical landmark
Take a tour with one of the Yeoman Warders around the Tower of London, one of the world's most famous buildings. Discover its 900-year history as a royal palace, prison and place of execution, arsenal, jewel house and zoo. Gaze up at the White Tower, tiptoe through a medieval king's bedchamber and marvel at the Crown Jewels.
Tower Hill
London, GB EC3N 4AB
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Hyde Park
Hyde Park
Park
This huge park covers 142 hectares (350 acres) with over 4,000 trees, a large lake and flower gardens. It’s home to a number of famous landmarks including the Serpentine Lake, Speakers' Corner and the Diana, Princess of Wales Memorial Fountain. It offers recreational activities such as boating, swimming, cycling, tennis, horse riding and more.
London, GB W2 2UH
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Natural History Museum
Natural History Museum
Museum
As well as the permanent dinosaur exhibition, the Natural History Museum boasts a collection of the biggest, tallest and rarest animals in the world. See a life-sized Blue Whale, a 40-million-year-old spider, and the beautiful Central Hall.
Cromwell Road
London SW7 5BD
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British Museum
British Museum
Museum
The British Museum’s remarkable collection spans over two million years of human history. See world-famous objects such as the Rosetta Stone, Parthenon sculptures and Ancient Egyptian mummies all centred around the magnificent Great Court.
Great Russell Street
London, GB WC1B 3DG
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National Gallery
National Gallery
Museum
The crowning glory of Trafalgar Square, London's National Gallery is a vast space, filled with Western European paintings from the 13th to the 19th centuries. In this iconic art gallery you can find works by masters such as Van Gogh, da Vinci, Botticelli, Constable, Renoir, Titian and Stubbs.
Trafalgar Square
London, GB WC2N 5DN
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Oxford Street
Oxford Street
Shopping
Oxford Street has more than 300 retailers from designer outlets to department stores and is the most visited shopping street in Europe. Its mix of unrivalled shopping, captivating architecture, fascinating history, mouth-watering cuisine and unbeatable deals make for a perfect day out in London.
Oxford Street
London, GB
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Shakespeare's Globe
Shakespeare's Globe
Theater
See a play at Shakespeare’s Globe, a reconstruction of the open-air playhouse designed in 1599 where many of Shakespeare’s plays were performed.
21 New Globe Walk
London SE1 9DT
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Royal Museums Greenwich
Royal Museums Greenwich
Museum
Royal Museums Greenwich comprises five unique venues, located in the UNESCO World Heritage site of Maritime Greenwich – Cutty Sark, the National Maritime Museum, the Queen’s House, the Royal Observatory Greenwich, the Peter Harrison Planetarium also 10,000 sqm od spacious grounds for an epic backdrop for events.
Greenwich
London, GB
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The O2
The O2
Convention center
A popular music and entertainment venue, The O2 boasts an array of world-class experiences and event spaces. Their event spaces can cater to anything from formal business meeting rooms to more relaxed networking. Or if you're after some incentive trip ideas, climbing The O2 Could be the prefect addition to your itinerary.
Peninsula Square
London, GB SE10 0DX
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Madame Tussauds
Madame Tussauds
Museum
At Madame Tussauds, you'll come face-to-face with some of the world's most famous faces. From Shakespeare to Lady Gaga you'll meet influential figures from showbiz, sport, politics and even Royalty. Strike a pose with Usain Bolt, kiss Brad Pitt or receive a once-in-a-lifetime audience with Her Majesty the Queen.
Marylebone Road
London, GB NW1 5LR
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Victoria and Albert Museum
Victoria and Albert Museum
Museum
The V&A celebrates art and design with 3,000 years worth of amazing artefacts from around the world. A real treasure trove of goodies, you never know what you'll discover next: furniture, paintings, sculpture, metalwork, and textiles, the list goes on and on…
Cromwell Road
London, GB SW7 2RL
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Excel London
Excel London
Convention center
At Excel London, every event is unique, with the flexibility to clients to create powerful bespoke brand experiences. In total, Excel offers 100,000 square metres of blank canvas event space; an auditorium for up to 6,500 delegates and multiple meeting rooms from 20-1,300 delegates. The Excel team are experienced in preparing international bids and work closely with London’s Convention Bureau, London & Partners, to ensure clients can take full advantage of everything London has to offer.
Royal Victoria Dock
London, GB E16 1XL
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Tate Modern
Tate Modern
Museum
Sitting grandly on the banks of the Thames is Tate Modern, Britain's national museum of modern and contemporary art. Its unique shape is due to it previously being a power station. Inside you'll find temporary exhibitions by top artists from Damien Hirst to Gauguin. The gallery's restaurants offer fabulous views across the city.
Bankside
London, GB SE1 9TG
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Westfield
Westfield
Shopping
London has two large Westfield shopping malls - Westfield London in Shepard's Bush, West London, and Westfield Stratford City in East London near Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park. You will find a range of stores and the newest shops for fashion, beauty, lifestyle and fresh food.
London, GB
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QEII
QEII
Convention center
The QEII Centre combines world-class facilities with stunning views in the heart of London. As the largest dedicated conference and exhibition space in the area it has significant experience of hosting high-profile conferences, exhibitions and corporate events for up to 2,500 delegates. Each year the Centre hosts more than 400 events.
Broad Sanctuary
Westminster
London, GB SW1P 3EE
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London's West End
London's West End
Theater
No visit to London would be complete without soaking up the unique atmosphere in the West End. It is famous for its fantastic range of theatres, tourist attractions, culture and shopping as well as food and drink. There's always something happening on these iconic central London Streets.
London, GB
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Wembley Stadium
Wembley Stadium
Convention center
Wembley Stadium will inspire you from your first glimpse of its imposing arch. It is the largest stadium in the UK and is ideal for special events and corporate entertainment. Its facilities can play host to a full spectrum of events ranging from 8 to 3,250 for dinners, conferences, ceremonies, exhibitions and more.
London, GB HA9 0WS
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Harrods
Harrods
Shopping
For more than 160 years, Harrods has been a luxury shopping destination for exclusive collections and excellent service. With seven floors and 330 departments dedicated to the finest products in food, fashion, homeware and technology, Harrods has something for everyone.
87-135 Brompton Rd
Knightsbridge
London, GB SW1X 7XL
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London's Life Sciences Sector
London's Life Sciences Sector
Business district
London’s exceptional medical presence means the people and institutions behind cutting-edge innovation are right here. The city offers excellent networking potential, accessible regulators and a ready pool of world-class speakers. Life sciences conferences in London receive on average 15-20% more attendance from delegates and exhibitors, when compared to the same event in other cities.
London, GB
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London's Creative Sector
London's Creative Sector
Business district
London is Europe’s creative centre, excelling across the full spectrum of the arts. The city’s history of expertise in tech, fashion and e-commerce merge here to produce cutting edge new sectors: from fashion came fashtech, from games was born Esports, from advertising came adtech.
Soho
London, GB
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London's Finance Sector
London's Finance Sector
Business district
London is a leading global financial centre which makes it the ideal destination to access speakers and sponsors for your event. The City of London and Canary Wharf are the hearts of the financial sector in London, providing easy access to key opinion leaders, speakers and a strong delegate base. London is widely recognised as a leading global financial centre and, for the first time in 2019, the city hosted Sibos, the annual financial industry event.
London, GB
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London's Tech Sector
London's Tech Sector
Business district
The city’s high concentration of global tech companies, top universities and access to talent makes it the ideal destination for tech-related events. This is why the next generation of tech is choosing London as its launch pad – and why the city makes an outstanding backdrop for tech events. London has the speakers, the sponsors and the spaces to deliver success.
East London
London, GB
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Excel London Convention & Exhibition CentreExcel London is the UK capital’s international convention centre & exhibition venue. Offering state-of-the-art conference facilities, smaller meeting rooms and multi-purpose event halls able to host 10-7000 delegates.
Exhibit Space1,031,710 sq. ft.
Total meeting space49,546 sq. ft.
Guest rooms 1 mi. from convention center2,800
OlympiaThe £1.3bn regeneration opening from the second half of this year will see us become part of London’s newest creative district. A destination for art, entertainment, music, events, incredible office space and some of the best food and drink in town.
Exhibit Space45,000 sq. ft.
Total meeting space314,629 sq. ft.
QEII CentreUniquely situated in the shadow of Big Ben, Westminster Abbey and the London Eye, the award winning QEII Centre is a premier purpose built venue.
Exhibit Space20,042 sq. ft.
Total meeting space55,542 sq. ft.

Additional Information

Additional details

London Convention Bureau is your one-stop shop for bringing an incredible business event to the city. Free and impartial, we are your first port of call to discover London, a city like no other. We are the experts in delivering the best of London to all business audiences, working in partnership with key providers across the city. This includes free and impartial advice on planning for events of all sizes; conferences, association congresses, product launches, exhibitions, incentives and more. For example, we can assist with the following: • Venue finding • Ideas for incentive programmes • Coordinating site inspections and hotel bedroom searches • Assistance with bids • Comprehensive planning toolkits • Insights, sector experts and speakers We also have a dedicated Associations team who bid to attract association congresses to London and facilitate with all aspects of set up.

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