The Venue

SES London takes place in the very heart of Westminster, London. The Queen Elizabeth II Conference Centre is ideally located to take advantage of everything London has to offer.

Queen Elizabeth II Conference Centre
Broad Sanctuary
London SW1P3EE
Tel: +44 (0)20 7222 5000
URL: http://www.qeiicc.co.uk

How to Get There

Uniquely situated in the shadow of Big Ben, Westminster Abbey and the London Eye, the award-winning, purpose-built events venue is perfectly placed to experience London's many cultural attractions. Download map

Westminster boasts superb transport links, with easy access to five International airports. The Centre is also within walking distance from three mainline and two underground stations. For more detailed information on how to get to the venue by air, road, train, tube, bus or bicycle, visit the venue website.

Hotel Booking Information

The Club Quarters is the new headquarters hotel for SES London. Special rates have been negotiated at this hotel. To book, please call +44(0)20 7451 5800 and quote "Incisive Media" or book online http://www.clubquarters.com/loc_londonTrafalgar.php with the password "IncisiveMedia" for member rates.

London Fashion week will be taking place the same time as SES London and hotels will be busy. Visit www.eventexpressuk.info/index.asp?e=SES2012 for more useful links for negotiated rates at hotels in the surrounding area.

The SES London HotelMap is another useful site to source accommodation.

London Guide

Please find below a brief guide to London, general information as well as links to weather reports, London transport system and things to do whilst you are here.

Guides to London

• www.timeout.com/london
• www.london.worldweb.com
• www.visitlondon.com

Travel and maps

• www.multimap.com
• www.tfl.gov.uk

Weather

• www.weather.co.uk
• www.bbc.co.uk/weather

Currency Calculator

• www.xe.net/ucc

Cinemas

• Cineworld cinemas
• The National Film Theatre

Galleries

• The National Gallery
• The Royal Academy
• Tate Britain
• Tate Modern

Museums

• British Museum
• Natural History Museum
• Science Museum
• Victoria & Albert

Restaurants

• www.squaremeal.co.uk
• www.london-eating.co.uk

Shopping
London is well known for its wide variety of department stores, shops and boutiques. Visit Oxford Street, Regent Street, Bond Street and the Westfield Centre for a unique shopping experience. You can find a searchable directory of shops and services in London at the following website: www.timeout.com/london/shop

Sightseeing Tours by Double-Decker Bus

• The Original London Sightseeing Tour
  T +44 (0)20 8877 1722
  Main Departure Points: Baker Street, Victoria, Piccadilly Circus & Marble Arch
• The Big Bus Company
  T +44 (0)20 8944 7810
  Main Departure Points: Marble Arch, Green Park & Victoria

Theatre

• The National Theatre
  T +44 (0)20 7452 3000
• South Bank Centre
  T +44 (0)20 7921 0600
• Barbican Centre, Silk Street
  T +44 (0)20 7638 8891
• Royal Albert Hall
  T +44 (0)20 7589 8212
• The Royal Opera House, Covent Garden
  T +44 (0)20 7304 4000 (Box Office)
• English National Opera, St Martin's Lane
  T +44 (0)20 7632 8300 (Box Office)
• Royal Festival Hall
  T +44 (0)20 7921 0600

Booking Information
Tickets can be obtained directly through theatre box offices or through a ticket agent. Most agencies charge a booking fee of approximately 25% on top of the price of the tickets they sell. Among the leading agencies are:

• Keith Prowse Ticketing
  T+44 (0)870 23 24 25 - credit card bookings
• Ticketmaster
  T+44 (0)20 7344 4444 - 24 hour, 7 day, credit card bookings or in person at Ticketmaster Ticket Centres including HMV and Tower stores in London, The Dorchester Hotel and the London Tourist Board (Victoria Station).

Tickets at the last minute
A Half-Price Ticket Booth is situated in Leicester Square in Central London (nearest Underground: Leicester Square or Piccadilly Circus). This sells half-price tickets for a wide selection of shows on the day of the performance and is open from 14:30-18:30. Cash payments only are accepted.

• Tourist Information Centres in London offer up-to-date information on a wide variety of entertainment.
  T +44 (0)20 7370 7744

Tourist Attractions

• British Airways London Eye T+44 (0)870 50000600
• The London Dungeon T+44 (0)20 7403 7221
• Madame Tussauds T+44 (0)870 4003000
• Buckingham Palace
• Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament
• Westminster Abbey
• St Paul's Cathedral
• The Tower of London
• London Zoo

All information quoted above is correct to the best of our knowledge, but may be subject to change.