ExCeL London stands as one of the United Kingdom's most outstanding event venues, renowned for its facilities, unique design, and strategic location. Located in the heart of London's Royal Docks, this iconic venue has become synonymous with hosting world-class exhibitions, conferences, conventions, and special events. ExCeL London offers 87,328 sq. meters of exhibition space and has the capacity to welcome more than 68,000 visitors for a variety of events.
ExCeL London opened its doors in November 2000, and since then, it has won numerous awards for being a great exhibition destination. These include Venue of the Year for 2014 and 2015 and Mayor's Gold Award for Energy Saving 2015. ExCeL London has multiple interconnected halls, each equipped with cutting-edge technology and amenities tailored to meet the diverse needs of event organizers. The venue has 5 halls for smaller events, a Gallery section, and a Platinium Suite for private events.
Each year ExCeL London is home to some of the most famous events and trade fairs in Europe, including The London Boat Show, London Comic Con, London Travel Market, The BETT Show, and more.
How to get to ExCeL London?
Situated in the vibrant East London borough of Newham, ExCeL London enjoys excellent connectivity to the city's major transportation hubs. Its proximity to London City Airport makes it exceptionally convenient for international visitors. Additionally, the venue is well-served by the Docklands Light Railway (DLR), ensuring easy access for attendees arriving from various parts of the city.
Transportation Options and Accessibility Information
✈️ Closest Airport: London City Airport - 2 km
🚉 Closest Railway station: Liverpool Street Station - 8.5 km
🚇 Closest Subway station: Custom House - 0.5 km
Directions to the venue:
🚆 By Rail
- Take the DLR from Canning Town towards Beckton and alight at Custom House (ExCeL West entrance) or Prince Regent (ExCeL East entrance), depending on the nearest entrance for your event.
- DLR train from Stratford International or Lewisham Station to Custom House.
- Take the new Elizabeth line to Custom House (West entrance).
🚍 By Bus
- Bus lines 147, 241, 325, 473, 541, N551 to Custom House bus stop
🚡 By Boat and Cable Car
- Travel using a Thames Clipper between central London and the O2 and then by Cable Car across the Thames to ExCeL London.
🚘 By Car
- ExCel London is easily accessible from the M25, M11, A406 and A13.
SAT Nav address: E16 1DR
GPS coordinates: latitude 44.509315; longitude 11.362436
Facilities and Amenities
The 5 exhibition halls of the venue in London have high ceilings, column-free spaces, and advanced utilities. ExCeL London has 40 Gallery Meeting Rooms with modern audiovisual equipment. ExCeL's conference suites cater to the needs of business meetings, seminars, and academic symposiums.
ExCeL London also offers a purpose-built auditorium for up to 4,200 delegates. It is the UK’s largest flexible auditorium. To fuel attendees throughout the day, ExCeL London also features an array of dining options, ranging from casual cafes to upscale restaurants.
