VENUE & TRAVEL

We are thrilled to be back at the Olympia London. Famous for its stunning Victorian architecture, magnificent galleries and ornate barrel-vaulted roof, the space is perfect for the triumphant return to an in-person Festival of Work.


Olympia London

Hammersmith Road
London W14 8UX

Book your accommodation

To register with exclusive preferential rates, click the button below.

PUBLIC TRANSPORT

We recommend planning your journey to Olympia London in advance and checking for any travel disruptions before you leave. Please ensure you follow the latest government guidelines when travelling to our venue.


TRAIN & TUBE

London Overground

Kensington (Olympia) is on the London Overground network. It’s one stop from Shepherd’s Bush (Central line) or West Brompton (District line). The venue is next to the station.

District Line

When travelling from Monday to Friday, you should change at West Brompton for a 2 minute Overground train to Kensington (Olympia). Alternatively West Kensington is an 8 minute walk away, and High Street Kensington is a 4 minute bus ride or 12 minute walk away.

Central Line

Change at Shepherd’s Bush for a 2 minute Overground train to Kensington (Olympia).

Piccadilly Line

Baron’s Court is a 9 minute walk away from Olympia London.

Hammersmith & City Line

Hammersmith Station is a 5 minute bus ride or 15 minute walk away. 

Circle Line

High Street Kensington is a 4 minute bus ride or 12 minute walk away. Hammersmith Station is an 5 minute bus ride or 15 minute walk away.


BUS

The following buses all stop within a very short walking distance of the venue:

9 – runs to and from Aldwych and Hammersmith.

23 – runs to and from Westbourne Park and Hammersmith.

27 – runs to and from Chalk Farm and Turnham Green.

28 – runs to and from Kensal Rise and Wandsworth.

49 – runs to and from White City and Clapham Junction.

391 – runs to and from Fulham and Richmond.

N9, N23, N27, N28 also run a night service.


DRIVING TO THE VENUE

It’s quicker and easier to travel to the venue by public transport, but we realise that sometimes you’ve just got to drive. London Olympias postcode is W14 8UX. If you need a space for your car you are required to pre-book online to secure a space. There is an option to pay for parking on the day, however spaces are limited.

Pre-booked car park visitors should enter the car park from Blythe Road or Sinclair Road. Olympia Way is currently not accessable for visitors.  


If you’re unable to book a space with London Olympia, there are off-site parking locations in the local area including Westfield Shephard’s Bush, located 10 minutes’ drive away from the venue.


INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL

Gatwick

Simply jump on the 30 minute train from Gatwick to Clapham Junction. Then change onto the Overground, direct to Kensington (Olympia).


Heathrow

The Piccadilly line goes straight to Heathrow directly to Baron's Court. Then Olympia London is only a 5 minute bus ride, or 9 minute walk away.

Alternatively, take the Heathrow Express train to Paddington. Then travel to Hammersmith, using the Circle or Hammersmith & City line.


Stansted

The Stansted Express goes to Liverpool Street. Then change onto the Central line for Shepherd's Bush, and take the Overground one stop to Kensington (Olympia).


City Airport

Take the Docklands Light Railway (DLR) to Bank. Change onto the Central line for Shepherd's Bush, and take the Overground one stop to Kensington (Olympia).


Luton Airport

Take a train from Luton Airport to St Pancras. Change onto the Victoria line for Oxford Circus. Then change onto the Central line for Shepherd's Bush, and take the Overground one stop to Kensington (Olympia).