Visitor Information
How to find us
To view a list of upcoming events please go to the Events Calendar where you will be able to see what is coming soon and buy tickets. This is also the place to find contact details if you would like to contact the organisers of these events.
For lost property enquires, please contact .
You will discover on your visit to our centre that we are located in a very vibrant area of London with state of the art shopping, culture, restaurants and markets.
Shopping
From the moment you arrive at Victoria station a shopping experience unfolds before you, from Victoria Place within the station to Cardinal Place off Victoria Street to House of Fraser and Strutton Ground market. Classic High Street names are all within moments of our facility.
Markets
Strutton Ground and Pimlico markets are both open Monday to Friday, and are just minutes away from the venue. They provide an ideal opportunity for those of you visiting the area to experience the delights these markets have to offer.
Restaurants
A Café Bar is located in the Lawrence Hall, offering a delectable selection of sandwiches and hot meals, during event open times. During exhibitions there may also be coffee stations placed throughout the show. Catering is supplied by Leith's.
From Michelin star restaurants such as Petrus to street cafes, SW1 has all the offsite dining requirements you could possibly want.
See our Information Pack for more information.
Theatres
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Apollo Victoria Theatre (currently showing 'Wicked')
17 Wilton Road -
Victoria Palace Theatre (currently showing 'Billy Elliot')
Victoria Street
- Buckingham Palace
- BA London Eye
- Westminster Cathedral
- Westminster Abbey
- Tate Britain
- Houses of Parliament and Big Ben
From the boutique Grange Rochester Hotel to the modern and chic City Inn Millbank, whatever your budget, there is accommodation to suit everyone. For more comprehensive information please refer to our .
- Grange Rochester -
58 Rochester Row, a 2 minute walk from the venue - City Inn Millbank -
30 John Islip Street, a 10 minute walk from the venue.
Ramps are provided for wheelchair access at both the Lawrence Hall main entrance doors and the Conference Centre side glass doors entrances. From here, access can be made to each level of the venue using the passenger lifts. Oversized wheelchairs and electronic scooter users should make themselves known to a member of reception staff prior to entering the building. Three wheelchairs are available on site if necessary. A bell is located at the bottom of the steps to the Conference Centre should you wish to alert the attention of one of our members of staff.
For specific event access information, please contact the Assistant Conference Centre Manager on
Parking
There are no designated disabled parking bays outside the Halls. Parking is metered, further information can be found in our .
Westminster Council have installed Pay by Phone Parking Meters outside the Halls.
Find out more about Pay by Phone Parking Meters and sign up for this service Pay By Phone.
We work in partnership with the NCP car park on Horseferry Road (100 metres from the venue) and are happy to offer a discounted day rate of £14.00 (including VAT) or £7.50 for up to 4 hours. Please find a booking form in our . In order to obtain your discount, please take the completed form with you when using the car park.
NCP Customer phone number:
www.ncp.co.uk
Toilets
Each venue has toilet facilities which are accessible by lift and have been fully adapted for wheelchair access.
Hearing Assistance
An induction loop is installed throughout the facility. Please set your hearing aid to 'T'.
Assistance Dogs
All assistance dogs are welcome. Halls staff should be contacted in person on arrival if you have special concerns or requirements.
Stair Climbing Wheelchair Carriers
For all events, the "stairmate" (a portable wheelchair stair lift) is available for use for safe climbing and descent of the Lawrence Hall stairs. Wherever the carrier is used, its controls and inherent safety enable it to be operated by one member of staff, all of whom have accredited/certified training.