LONDON EVENT PLANNER GUIDE 2016 & PARTNERS EVENT PLANNER GUIDE 2016 Contents Welcome to London

03 Welcome to London London is a destination like no other. The London Event Planner Guide 2016 It’s a city where heritage and technology will navigate you through some of the best 04 How we can help collide; where venues steeped in history experiences London has to offer, providing and grandeur stand tall among towering a comprehensive index and capacity guide 05 London itineraries skyscrapers which captivate the skyline; of London’s accommodation, attractions, 11 Partner index and where world-famous museums rub venues and services. shoulders with entertainment attractions. 11 EXHIBITION CENTRES It’s also a city leading the way in innovative Alternatively you can conduct your 11 VENUES event concepts and solutions. search online and use our venue finder 13 WITH MEETING SPACES at conventionbureau.london 16 ACCOMMODATION ONLY Home to more than 1,000 diverse venues, 18 ACADEMIC VENUES from blank canvas warehouse spaces and 18 ATTRACTION VENUES trendy pop ups, to purpose built conference 20 AIRPORT HOTELS centres, state of the art auditoriums, and 20 RIVERBOATS luxury and boutique hotels. Whether it’s 20 PROFESSIONAL CONFERENCE ORGANISERS (PCOs) for eight people or 35,000, an exclusive 20 EVENT MANAGEMENT COMPANIES (EMCs) incentive programme or a city-wide tech 20 DESTINATION MANAGEMENT COMPANIES (DMCs) event – London has it all! 21 SERVICE PROVIDERS 22 CATERERS 22 GROUP ACTIVITIES 22 TRANSPORT PROVIDERS 23 RESTAURANTS 24 TOURS 25 London Tube map 26 London map

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London & Partners is the official convention You can meet the team, read exclusive Our expert team have created these inspirational itineraries to give you a snapshot bureau for London. We work with event insight for event planners and submit an of what London has to offer your clients. professionals, meeting organisers and RFP at conventionbureau.london incentive planners to help them achieve the most out of London’s venues, hotels T: 020 7234 5833 FIRST TIMERS and support services. E: [email protected]

By speaking to our expert team you can access the very best free advice for creating a lasting event legacy in London. As the city’s official convention bureau, we work closely with you to unlock the city, find the right venues, organise site inspections, and connect you with the ideal solution. The result? An event that will surpass your greatest expectations.

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Morning: Admire London from Morning: Stop by Morning: Take a trip to the British a height of 135 metres on a 30 to enjoy boutique shopping and Museum, home of gems such as minute trip on The Coca-Cola a unique atmosphere thanks to the Egyptian sarcophagi and the . Follow this with a buskers and street theatre. Then Rosetta Stone. Make sure to visit the Big Bus Sightseeing Tour, passing take in The at gift shop for unique souvenirs. all of the major landmarks such as or visit the London and in Film Museum. Afternoon: Head east taking in two hours, with expert commentary the sights of London from the River and the option to hop on and off. Lunch: Take to the river with Thames with the MBNA Thames Bateaux London in a glass Clipper from to Lunch: Visit The May Fair Kitchen covered boat for a lunch cruise The O2. for opulent fine dining. on the Thames. Evening: Do a spot of Bowling at Afternoon: See the Crown Jewels Afternoon: Head to Brooklyn Bowl, followed by a at the and enjoy for a trip to and a hearty supper, and then take in some spectacular views of the tour of the beautifully recreated evening entertainment at indigo at at the Exhibition. Shakespeare’s The O2, where the atmosphere is to experience how plays were cosy. If you fancy something even Evening: Experience London performed at the time of William more lively, head to Building Six theatre, from musicals such as Billy Shakespeare. for some late night dancing. Elliot and Mamma Mia! to opera and ballet at the or Evening: Enjoy sunset over the If you get stuck and need a cab, then modern dance at Sadler’s Wells. city with drinks at the OXO Tower, Addison Lee will be there for you. followed by some of the best steaks in London at STK.

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Royal history Luxury London Shoppers’ delight Hidden gems Take a tour of London’s royal locations, from From luxury hotels such as the , recently London is a shoppers’ paradise. Try some of these For visitors who think they’ve seen it all, London will Palace, the London home of the Duke and Duchess of renovated and Grosvenor House, a J.W. Marriott hotel, suggestions for some shopping therapy: always surprise. Some of these hidden gems will excite Cambridge, to Banqueting House in , home to designer shopping and exclusive restaurants, London even the most frequent visitors. to the famous Ruben’s ceiling. has everything you need for a fabulously decadent break. Take a trip to one of the capital’s two top shopping centres and Westfield . To begin with, why not hop on one of the Santander During the summer the lavish State Rooms of the Team culture and luxury with a visit to the renowned They contain all of the best luxury and high-street brands Cycles, otherwise known as ‘Boris Bikes’ and discover Queen’s residence are also open to visitors. From Royal Academy followed by a trip to Fortnum & Mason, together with fabulous food areas for refuelling. Or head London’s hidden Regent’s Canal Towpath. Continue your March to October you can take a tour of the Royal the Queen’s grocer, for a traditional afternoon tea. Make to the London Designer Outlet at Wembley for some journey with a little bit of detective work to the Sherlock Mews, where you’ll see the State Coach and horses. sure you leave time to buy gifts in these classic gift shops. bargain buys. Holmes Museum. This Grade II-listed lodging house on features waxworks, Victorian ephemera Take a walk though scenic St. James’s Park to is home to all of the world’s biggest luxury London’s West End shopping district gives you easy and a good gift shop selling Sherlock Holmes collectibles , the historic setting for some brands including Chanel, Louis Vuitton and Fendi, or if you access to the best stores, whatever your tastes. Oxford and novelty items. of the most famous royal Weddings and coronations. prefer to take the hassle out of shopping, book a personal Street is home to flagship retailers such as John Lewis shopping experience at Harrod’s By Appointment Service. and , whereas and Sloane Cycle down through the city’s green spaces to explore Head to , home of King Henry VIII Afterwards relax and enjoy pre-theatre drinks at one of Street have some mid range to high end stores. Don’t the weird and wonderful at Ripley’s Believe It or Not! and his doomed queen, Anne Boleyn, to explore its London’s top hotels, Claridge’s. forget and St Martin’s Courtyard, In London’s West End. Ripley’s contains more than famous maze as well as a living Tudor world. Relax in off the main shopping area for fashion-forward brands, 700 artefacts including a life-sized knitted Ferrari, one of the eight Royal Parks across the city, once used For traditional tailoring visit , then head to trendy homeware and top places for a bite to eat. an 8ft Transformer, a mirror maze and the Impossible as deer parks for royal hunts, to formal private gardens, Liberty for opulent treats or take a trip to Old Spitalfields Laser Race. Be sure to make time for refreshments at these green spaces are now open for all to enjoy. market to sample everything from superb teas at Alternatively, check out , Seven Dials and one of London’s oldest pubs – The George is the only Teasmith to vintage fashion. Berwick Street for boutique brands, independent record remaining galleried coaching inn in London. Its origins Visit to catch a glimpse inside an intimate stores, and bars and cafés ideal for resting and watching can be traced back to 1542 and it now belongs to the To escape the buzz of the city, feel pampered with a pure royal family retreat. Set in , you can take in the world go by. In the evening, head to nearby Chinatown National Trust. Shakespeare lived and worked nearby, indulgence body ritual at ESPA Life at the Corinthia, the Royal Kitchens, untouched since Queen Charlotte’s for crispy duck with pancakes and hoisin sauce. so it’s likely that he sipped a tankard or two of ale here. death in 1818 and explore the family’s cottage used for have a cocktail at Dirty Martini in Hanover Square, resting and taking tea during walks in the gardens. before heading to and Alain Ducasse’s For a trip out of London, visit Bicester Village for lots Alternatively you could try your hand at cooking at the restaurant for a bit of dining in style. of exclusive offers and a VIP experience in luxury outlets Cookery School, where groups of up to 50 are taught such as Burberry, Jimmy Choo and Mulberry. to prepare either a single dish or a three course meal. Naturally the tasting is the best bit! Radisson Blu Edwardian Hotels are all well located around the major shopping areas in London making it a natural fit for those multi day shopping trips.

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Unexpected London Historical London For accommodation, there is a wide selection of great Showcase London’s peerless heritage with this hotels across the city, from budget citizenM at Bankside exciting itinerary. to St Martins Lane, with it’s new bar ‘Blind Spot’ in the west end, or for a more boutique offering, Your guests can lay their heads in London’s oldest and London in Mayfair. most elegant locations, such as Brown’s, a Rocco Forte Hotel in Mayfair, or at The Savoy which stands If you are thinking of holding a conference, 1 Wimpole gracefully on the River Thames. If you prefer to be in the Street features all the latest in meeting technologies, or heart of Piccadilly then Hotel Café Royal is for you. try the ’s conference centre in the heart of the City. In the east, , by Siemens has a London’s most iconic venues are available to hire for modern auditorium and , in the west, events of all types. , the birth place of offers a wide range of meeting spaces. television, has a capacity of up to 7,000 for a reception, or host your dinner in front of Van Gogh’s Sunflowers at For dinner Britain’s tallest sculpture, the ArcelorMittal the world renowned . Trinity House, Over a lavish meal, marvel at the restoration of the oldest New and Old London tea clipper, the , set in Maritime Greenwich, Orbit offers amazing views or the Shangri La at the otherwise disguised as the General Lighthouse Authority, Show off London’s contrasts with an itinerary highlighting or take in views of London at ME London’s rooftop bar, Shard’s Restaurant, Ting will spoil your guests. Hold has a mixture of grand and traditional spaces. the best of old and new. an event alongside the sharks at SEA LIFE London Radio. Alternatively, experience the Olympic legacy at the Aquarium, or book a sparkling summer/winter party at Once your conference is over, dine in style at the Natural Relax at the Hilton London Bankside or in the Copper Box and Aquatics Centre in Queen Elizabeth The Pavilion at the Tower of London. For sophisticated History Museum or the Victoria and Albert Museum , or take in the sights of the Olympic Park, both of which are now open for events of dining in London’s most upmarket district, hold an in Kensington, both of which provide stunning settings. on board the Sunborn Yacht hotel, which up to 7,000 and 500 respectively. exclusive meal at Inamo St James. The Crypt at St Paul’s Cathedral or Middle Temple, has recently returned to London. Amba Hotels have also Take a guided architectural tour of London, from One are equally worthy of a visit for a private dinner. Rules, now come to London in the form of the Amba Hotel New Change to , where you will see new Defend your party against ‘the dark arts’ by sending London’s oldest restaurant, based in Covent Garden is Charing Cross and the Amba Hotel . them on The Warner Bros. Studio Tour London – ideal for smaller parties. developments in the City of London, such as the Gherkin, The Making of Harry Potter, or try a high rope Impress your delegates with cutting-edge venues such the ‘Walkie-Talkie’ and the ‘Cheesegrater’ delivered by adventure at GoApe. The Velodrome, an Olympic Round off your experience by recording a song at Abbey as the artistic in the City of London, or urban planning experts New London Architecture. venue offers teambuilding racing or you can run Road Studios, home of the Beatles fame or take a seat at centrally located IET Savoy Place, reopened in 2015 Further north the King’s Cross St Pancras regeneration around town with a Wildgoose GPS treasure hunt. at the Chef’s Table at The Hyatt Regency London – following an extensive refurbishment. Churchill, where you will be wowed by the chef’s creativity. includes the Francis Crick Institute and Central Saint For an unusual twist, try the cigar infused cocktails Large or small, ExCeL London, with its new International Martins College together with Google’s headquarters. at The Mayfair or take part in a honey making course Conference Centre will have the space you need for a The St Pancras Renaissance London also sits in the at the St Ermin’s Hotel. large scale exhibition or a smaller meeting with breakout heart of this part of town. facilities. The Hilton Metropole, London’s largest hotel also offers a wide range of meeting and sleeping accommodation. Alternatively Park Plaza Hotels offer four modern hotels across the city.

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EXHIBITION CENTRES CENTRE T CA CL B R MAX MEETING CLOSEST TUBE SQM ROOMS ExCeL London 30000 n/a n/a 3000 5000 87328 60 Custom House Olympia London 4000 n/a n/a 3000 10000 14355 6 Kensington Olympia (OV) Business Design Centre 1456 952 672 900 n/a 2088 12 Angel QEII Centre 1300 497 600 930 1200 2142 29 Westminster

VENUES VENUE T CA CL B R MAX MEETING CLOSEST TUBE SQM ROOMS Value for money London with a view The O2 20000 n/a n/a 2200 3000 3402 7 North Greenwich A London event need not be expensive. This diverse See London from up above, with this exhilarating itinerary. Alexandra Palace 7000 3500 2000 5000 10400 6426 8 Wood Green itinerary won’t break the bank. Southbank Centre 2500 150 40 160 250 174 11 Waterloo Stay at the with views of Central Hall Westminster 2160 400 70 n/a 1000 686 5 Westminster Stay in comfort at the Travelodge or Ibis hotels in locations Hyde Park or at the brand new Intercontinental at across the city. Or choose one of the many accommodation The O2 overlooking the River Thames. Barbican 1943 96 100 280 650 736 15 Moorgate options across London University campuses such as Wembley Stadium 1800 1100 n/a 1800 3250 3480 25 Wembley Park If you’re looking for a conference room with a view, then King’s College London or Imperial College London Prince of Wales Theatre 1635 n/a n/a n/a 150 n/a 6 (summer months only). Accor Hotels such as the Novotel London has plenty to offer. Try the River Rooms at the Indigo at the 02 1625 336 n/a 540 1500 650 1 North Greenwich Blackfriars and the Novotel London West are very good Mermaid which provide stunning views over the Thames, value options for both accommodation and meetings. or the Lancaster London near . Sadler’s Wells 1500 150 100 160 350 225 10 Angel Tobacco Dock 1500 770 n/a 1300 2000 1178 20 Tower Hill Hold an event at a value for money venue such as Tower above the city at dinner time at Galvin at Twickenham Experience 1200 500 150 900 1200 1173 175 Twickenham (NR) Baden Powell House in South Kensington, or Windows, located at the top of the London Hilton The Light at Friends House. on Park Lane, or try the subtropical Sky Garden at Novello Theatre 1120 n/a n/a n/a 80 n/a 8 Covent Garden 20 Fenchurch, otherwise known as the ‘Walkie-Talkie’. Prince Edward Theatre 1119 n/a n/a n/a 300 n/a 11 Sample British food in the oldest pub in London, the rambling Alternatively, the Gherkin and the Shard offer more Friends House 1000 100 60 120 140 200 20 Euston Ye Olde Cheshire Cheese on , or enjoy live jazz at intimate private dining options. the Café in the Crypt at St-Martin-in-the Fields or try some Gielgud Theatre 964 n/a n/a n/a 25 n/a 5 Picadilly Circus tasty modern french food at Café Rouge in several locations The , Europe’s largest hotel, Cadogan Hall (Cadogan Estates) 953 100 100 150 300 263 3 will open a brand new restaurant in January 2016 in the city. You can also try affordable but elegant BMA House, The Brewery 900 500 390 700 1000 778 8 Moorgate home to the British Medical Association, which also offers offering views over the city skyline. It will accommodate Noel Coward Theatre 897 n/a n/a n/a 70 n/a 7 Leicester Square attractively priced spaces for evening dinners and meetings. up to 200 people for private events. Chelsea Football Club 850 550 550 650 1000 1400 24+ Fulham Broadway Last but not least, soar to the highest heights with Explore the city with a walking street art tour in London’s Wyndham’s Theatre 779 n/a n/a n/a 50 n/a 6 Leicester Square east end, one of the cities most vibrant and fashionable London Helicopter, which take groups of eight from their districts. Or walk the secret parks of London, including Battersea landing pad, or learn how to play roulette on Grand Connaught Rooms 750 400 318 550 1000 595 30 Holborn the Chelsea Physic Garden. And not to be missed, see the rooftop at the Hippodrome Casino. And if that’s not Church House Conference Centre 664 208 198 372 550 519 19 St James’s Park the origins of timekeeping at the Prime Meridian Line at the enough to whet your appetite, take a trip on the Emirates IET London: Savoy Place 626 330 330 330 330 408 20 Embankment Airline cable car to see all of London in its glory. Royal Observatory Greenwich. East Wintergarden 600 320 360 450 1000 682 3 Canary Wharf Finally Heathrow offers lower cost options than Mermaid Conference and Events Centre 600 300 195 320 500 1305 8 Blackfriars with seven great hotels: London Heathrow Terminal 5; Etc Venues – 155 550 350 250 350 600 490 5 Liverpool Street Hiltons Terminals 4&5; Radisson Edwardian Heathrow; Emirates – Arsenal Football Club 500 350 180 500 1200 1372 17 Holloway Road Marriott London Heathrow; Heathrow Windsor Marriott; Doubletree Hilton Heathrow. All have lots of meeting space Royal Opera House 450 200 60 450 1000 600 11 Covent Garden and a great selection of accommodation without the travel. Senate House 450 110 150 358 350 416 17 Russell Square

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VENUES HOTELS WITH MEETING SPACES VENUE T CA CL B R MAX MEETING CLOSEST TUBE HOTEL T CA CL B R MAX MEETING BED CLOSEST TUBE SQM ROOMS SQM ROOMS ROOMS The HAC 450 240 n/a 350 750 627 10 Old Street InterContinental London – The O2 3000 1680 1800 2400 3000 240 14 453 North Greenwich Building Six 400 175 n/a 570 3000 3041 1 North Plaza 2000 780 700 1350 1500 1167 31 1019 Lambeth North Etc Venues St Paul’s 400 250 190 200 500 288 14 Barbican Hilton London Metropole 1600 624 650 900 1900 1312.2 40 1054 Edgware Road Plaisterer’s Hall 400 220 120 480 600 375 4 St Paul’s Grosvenor House, A JW Marriott Hotel 1300 1000 700 2000 2000 1779 31 420 Marble Arch Regent’s Conferences & Events 370 80 60 500 1500 n/a 37 Baker Street Royal Lancaster 1200 640 552 1200 1680 1263 4 416 Lancaster Gate 116 Pall Mall – Home of the IoD 350 176 180 250 400 914 36 Charing Cross/Piccadilly Circus London Hilton on Park Lane 1000 600 550 900 1250 937 13 453 Hyde Park Corner Royal College of Physicians 304 96 80 300 350 287 18 Regents Park Novotel London West 1000 520 540 1200 2000 1726 35 630 Hammersmith 1 Wimpole Street 300 n/a n/a 110 200 275 15 Bond Street London Marriott Hotel Grosvenor Square 900 432 500 648 1000 763 14 217 Bond Street 30 Euston Square 300 120 40 160 230 222 24 Euston Square/Euston Hilton London Bankside 700 N/A 330 650 700 891 11 292 Abbey Road Studios 300 175 150 250 405 330 3 St John’s Wood Hilton London Wembley 700 500 500 500 700 693 11 361 Wembley Park Baden-Powell House Conference Centre 300 140 75 120 300 241 12 Gloucester Road Park Plaza Riverbank London 650 432 450 540 660 639 21 395 Vauxhall Banking Hall 300 180 150 280 900 378 3 Bank 568 288 364 504 750 610 11 300 Marylebone One Whitehall Place (Royal Horseguards) 300 170 180 228 350 214 13 Embankment Park Plaza Victoria London 550 280 260 400 750 607 15 299 Victoria Shakespeare’s Globe 300 150 n/a 350 450 400 4 Southwark Royal Garden Hotel 550 280 320 430 800 459 12 394 High Street Kensington BMA House 294 160 120 200 320 406 21 Euston Hilton London Gatwick 500 150 250 360 50 385.53 21 821 (NR) The Crystal 270 95 104 190 720 1600 14 Royal Victoria (DLR) Millennium Gloucester 500 300 300 450 600 420 25 610 Gloucester Road Gilwell Park Conference Centre 250 180 50 180 250 247 8 London Liverpool Street (NR) Hotel & Conference Centre Etc Venues Monument 240 150 150 150 150 278 7 Monument The Dorchester 500 240 300 500 1000 957 10 250 Hyde Park Corner Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew 230 160 150 230 400 388 7 Kew Gardens The Park Lane Hotel 500 240 250 420 1200 498 5 302 BAFTA 195 Piccadilly 227 144 80 180 260 561 3 Piccadilly Hilton London Syon Park 460 256 235 320 500 439.64 11 137 Syon Lane Royal Air Force Museum 220 120 50 360 600 480 10 Collindale Chelsea Harbour Hotel 450 270 225 500 700 333 11 158 Imperial Wharf (NR/OV) Planet Hollywood London 200 32 355 800 480 4 Piccadilly Circus 430 200 240 340 555 397 12 306 Holborn The Hippodrome Casino 200 150 n/a 140 800 n/a 10 Piccadilly Circus Amba Hotel Marble Arch 400 200 200 300 500 313 13 692 Marble Arch The Pavilion at the Tower of London 200 600 200 700 1000 849 1 Tower Hill Hilton London Canary Wharf 400 168 220 240 400 339.81 8 282 Canary Wharf Wellcome Collection 154 60 154 60 200 n/a 7 Euston Hilton London Tower Bridge 400 200 220 270 450 336 10 245 OXO2 150 84 N/A 220 400 537 2 Blackfriars Jumeirah Carlton Tower 400 240 250 400 700 445 11 216 Knightsbridge Tanner & Co. 150 100 40 100 250 256 1 London Bridge The Langham 375 136 154 250 375 364 16 380 Oxford Circus The Roof Gardens 150 90 70 200 500 299 1 High Street Kensington 366 150 178 250 400 282 18 419 Paddington WWT London Wetland Centre 150 110 n/a 110 150 160 5 Hammersmith Hilton London Docklands 350 150 220 250 300 273 26 365 Canada Water Trinity House 130 130 67 120 180 164 5 Tower Hill The Cumberland 350 180 190 240 400 414 27 1019 Marble Arch St Martin-in-the-Fields 120 60 n/a 100 150 126 4 Charing Cross St Pancras Renaissance Hotel 325 240 220 280 575 453 10 245 Kings Cross St Pancras National Theatre - The Deck 100 48 n/a 80 150 100 5 Waterloo The Bloomsbury 320 160 160 180 250 266 13 153 Searcy’s, The Gherkin 100 60 n/a 140 260 n/a 4 Aldgate London Marriott Hotel Regent's Park 300 182 150 300 300 311 8 301 Swiss Cottage Somerset House 100 36 n/a 550 1500 500 10+ Temple Raddison Blu Edwardian, Bloomsbury Street 300 120 140 240 350 232 9 174 Tottenham Court Road Spencer House 100 90 n/a 126 450 96 7 Green Park 300 185 80 220 400 300 30 171 Teddington (NR) 80 56 80 150 800 556 7 London Bridge The May Fair 300 120 140 220 370 336 17 406 Green Park The Tower Room 50 35 24 n/a 80 86 1 London Bridge The Royal Horseguards 300 170 180 228 350 214 13 281 Embankment 45 n/a n/a 36 80 n/a 1 Hyde Park Corner Waldorf Hilton 300 150 150 350 700 491 9 298 Covent Garden Artillery Gardens at the HAC n/a n/a n/a n/a 2500 Marquee 1 Old Street Claridge's 280 120 150 250 450 338 7 203 Bond Street Fortnum & Mason n/a n/a n/a 220 300 n/a Piccadilly Circus Copthorne Tara Hotel London Kensington 280 120 160 300 400 441 7 833 High Street Kensington Westfield Stratford n/a n/a n/a Experiential – car launches, n/a Stratford 250 120 120 180 400 218 8 294 Embankment Westfield White City n/a n/a n/a large promotional events n/a White City Hilton London Kensington 250 121 120 270 370 348.3 11 601 Shepherd's Bush

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HOTELS WITH MEETING SPACES HOTELS WITH MEETING SPACES HOTEL T CA CL B R MAX MEETING BED CLOSEST TUBE HOTEL T CA CL B R MAX MEETING BED CLOSEST TUBE SQM ROOMS ROOMS SQM ROOMS ROOMS Hyatt Regency London – The Churchill 250 144 180 240 350 242 12 434 Marble Arch Park Plaza County Hall London 100 64 60 80 100 86 6 398 Waterloo Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park 250 125 120 250 400 244 5 194 Knightsbridge Thistle Euston 100 54 45 60 80 80 6 362 Euston ME London 250 170 153 253 300 500 7 157 Temple Novotel London Greenwich 92 60 50 40 120 110 5 151 Cutty Sark (DLR) Raddison Blu Edwardian, 250 150 150 200 250 210 8 169 Canary Wharf DoubleTree Hilton Islington 90 n/a 40 60 n/a 106 4 372 Angel New Providence Wharf Novotel London Blackfriars 90 36 54 40 100 85 7 182 Blackfriars 250 100 100 200 450 252 6 210 Hyde Park Corner Novotel London Tower Bridge 90 50 36 64 120 90 7 203 Tower Hill London Marriott Hotel Twickenham 240 168 240 250 350 370 9 156 Twickenham (NR) Ace Hotel London 80 42 24 70 236 82 7 258 Old Street DoubleTree Hilton Ealing 230 n/a n/a 230 230 n/a 7 189 Apex City of London Hotel 80 30 36 60 90 63 3 179 Tower Hill Le Meridien Piccadilly 230 104 120 220 270 288 6 280 Piccadilly Circus London Bridge Hotel 80 42 36 80 120 102.55 7 138 Borough High Street DoubleTree Hilton Tower of London 220 120 84 150 250 198 23 583 Tower Hill London Marriott Hotel County Hall 80 40 40 60 90 262 12 200 Westminster DoubleTree Hilton WestEnd 220 80 82 110 200 285 17 215 Holborn Novotel London ExCeL 80 36 56 70 100 70 13 257 Custom House (DLR) Hilton London Olympia 220 90 120 250 320 565.2 14 405 Olympia The Metropolitan 80 35 40 60 180 112 7 144 Hyde Park Corner DoubleTree Hilton Westminster 180 96 70 130 200 198 11 460 Westminster The Park Tower Knightsbridge 80 30 50 120 150 167 5 280 Knightsbridge London Marriott Hotel Maida Vale 180 80 70 80 180 171 6 226 Kilburn Park Thistle Holborn, The Kingsley 80 40 40 60 100 87 7 129 Holborn Melia White House 180 77 100 110 200 149 9 693 Regents Park Brown's Hotel, A Rocco Forte Hotel 70 40 30 72 120 76 6 117 Green Park St Ermins Hotel 180 84 72 120 200 181 15 331 St James’s Park Mercure London Bridge 70 50 50 80 120 n/a 7 144 London Bridge St. James Court, Taj Hotel, London 180 90 90 140 300 180 16 342 St James’s Park Park Plaza Sherlock Holmes Hotel 70 32 30 44 60 46 7 119 Baker Street Amba Hotel Charing Cross 170 100 130 150 200 174 9 239 Charing Cross The Marylebone 70 36 50 50 80 96 6 257 Baker Street DoubleTree Hilton Victoria 160 100 100 120 200 216 8 225 Victoria London Marriott Hotel Park Lane 60 30 36 40 60 142 4 152 Marble Arch Hotel Café Royal 160 81 60 120 230 176 6 160 Piccadilly Circus The London EDITION 60 30 36 60 80 90 3 173 Oxford Circus M by Montcalm Shoreditch 160 60 126 200 200 262 6 269 Old Street W London Leicester Square 56 35 n/a 50 80 84 3 192 Leicester Square London Marriott Hotel Marble Arch 150 72 100 120 200 171 7 240 Marble Arch One 50 28 n/a 50 80 86 4 105 Covent Garden The Courthouse Hotel 150 72 81 100 200 76 5 116 Oxford Circus Raddison Blu Edwardian, Mercer Street 50 24 24 30 30 52 6 137 Covent Garden Thistle City Barbican 130 100 70 144 200 172 13 463 Old Street Sanderson 50 24 16 80 400 208 7 150 Goodge Street Conrad St James 120 n/a 60 220 300 270 7 256 St James’s Park The Goring 50 20 n/a 38 100 85 4 69 Victoria IBIS Styles London Excel 120 30 80 60 150 n/a 4 304 Custom House (DLR) 50 20 n/a 46 90 93 2 41 Hyde Park Corner Novotel London Wembley 120 90 60 n/a 150 115 2 235 Wembley Park St James’s Hotel and Club 45 24 30 40 60 40 5 60 Green Park Raddison Blu Edwardian, Kenilworth 120 64 50 120 150 137.3 8 186 Tottenham Court Road Thistle Kensington Gardens 45 24 30 40 150 52 3 175 Queensway St Martins Lane 120 56 80 108 200 130 7 203 Leicester Square Waterloo 40 18 10 n/a 40 18 4 297 Waterloo 120 60 70 120 200 151 7 121 Bond Street Novotel London Waterloo 40 25 24 24 50 50 6 187 Waterloo Hilton London Euston 110 60 70 70 110 131.75 11 150 Euston The Kensington 40 n/a 34 34 100 57.5 3 150 South Kensington Hilton London Green Park 110 50 60 70 130 117.2 4 162 Green Park The Mandeville Hotel 40 20 30 24 50 45 1 142 Bond Street 110 40 52 70 100 125.3 2 129 Queensway The Park Lane Mews Hotel 40 10 20 n/a 40 59.4 1 72 Green Park Raddison Blu Edwardian, Grafton 110 70 50 100 125 102.7 14 330 Warren Street The Stafford London 40 18 16 44 70 61 6 105 Green Park Raddison Blu Edwardian, Hampshire 110 50 50 80 120 108 6 127 Leicester Square The Trafalgar 40 22 n/a n/a 50 4.57 3 129 Charing Cross Raddison Blu Edwardian, Vanderbilt 110 54 50 80 140 96.6 12 215 Gloucester Road K+K Hotel George 37 25 23 80 150 90 4 154 Earls Court Sunborn London (Luxury Yacht) 110 70 70 90 160 170 6 136 Custom House (DLR) Aloft London Excel 30 12 n/a n/a 40 47 6 252 Prince Regent (DLR) London Marriott Hotel Kensington 101 72 54 48 120 140 9 211 Earls Court citizenM Hotel (Bankside Venues) 30 n/a n/a n/a n/a 40 7 192 Southwark Coworth Park 100 64 60 100 100 117 4 69 Virginia Water (NR) Raddison Blu Edwardian, Berkshire 30 12 14 20 40 54 2 149 n/a DoubleTree Hilton Marble Arch 100 56 54 40 180 100.33 8 121 Marble Arch Saint Georges Hotel 30 n/a n/a 100 170 40 2 95 Oxford Circus Novotel London Brentford 100 56 40 50 100 100 7 202 South Ealing Thistle Bloomsbury Park 30 10 20 30 70 10.13 1 95 Russell Square Novotel London City South 100 64 46 72 100 90 6 182 London Bridge The Arch London 25 n/a n/a 40 50 65 3 82 Marble Arch

KEY: T = THEATRE CA = CABARET CL = CLASSROOM B = BANQUET R = RECEPTION (NR) = NATIONAL RAIL (OV) = OVERGROUND (DLR) = DOCKLANDS LIGHT RAILWAY KEY: T = THEATRE CA = CABARET CL = CLASSROOM B = BANQUET R = RECEPTION (NR) = NATIONAL RAIL (OV) = OVERGROUND (DLR) = DOCKLANDS LIGHT RAILWAY

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HOTELS WITH MEETING SPACES ACCOMMODATION ONLY HOTEL T CA CL B R MAX MEETING BED CLOSEST TUBE HOTEL SUB-ACCOUNTS TOTAL BEDROOMS, CLOSEST TUBE SQM ROOMS ROOMS SUITES OR APARTMENTS Undergoing refurbishments until May 2016 120 41.3 4 129 Green Park LSE Northumberland House 340 Charing Cross 45 Park Lane n/a n/a n/a 12 40 35 2 45 Hyde Park Corner LSE Passfield Hall (summer only) 226 Euston Square No. 11 Cadogan Gardens (Cadogan Estate) n/a n/a n/a 60 60 n/a 7 56 Sloane Square LSE Rosebery Hall (summer only) 339 Angel Raddison Blu Edwardian, Sussex n/a n/a n/a 12 15 15 2 101 Marble Arch Marlin Aldgate Tower Bridge 100 apartments. Including studios, Aldgate East The Park International Hotel n/a n/a n/a 10 n/a n/a 1 171 Gloucester Road 1 and 2 bed apartments and penthouses Marlin Canary Wharf 100 apartments. Including studios, Canary Wharf ACCOMMODATION ONLY 1, 2 and 3 bed apartments, penthouses Marlin Empire Square London Bridge 200 apartments. Including studios, Borough HOTEL SUB-ACCOUNTS TOTAL BEDROOMS, CLOSEST TUBE 1 or 2 bed apartments, penthouse SUITES OR APARTMENTS Marlin Limehouse 100 apartments. Including studios, Limehouse (DLR/NR) Acorn of London: Bloomsbury 6 Properties of varying sizes Holborn 1 and 2 bed apartments and penthouses Acorn of London: Crawford House 23 apartments from studio to Farringdon Marlin Queen Street St. Paul’s 100 apartments. Including studios, Mansion House multi-bedroom sleeping up to 7 1 and 2 bed apartments Airbnb Homestays and whole apartments Various Various Marlin Stratford 100 apartments. Including studios, Stratford for visitors and holiday-makers 1 and 2 bed apartments, penthouses Beaufort House 20 luxury apartments ranging from Knightsbridge Motel One London – Tower Hill 290 Tower Hill 1 bedroom to 4 bedrooms myhotel Bloomsbury 82 Goodge Street Beaver Hotel 38 Earls Court myhotel Chelsea 50 South Kensington Cheval Calico House 45 Mansion House Russell Court Hotel 30 Kensington Olympia Cheval Gloucester Park 99 Gloucester Road Stamford Street Apartments 548 Waterloo Cheval Harrington Court 47 South Kensington (Waterloo Campus) (summer only) Cheval Hyde Park Gate 16 High Street Kensington Taj 51 Buckingham Gate Suites 95 St James’s Park Cheval Knightsbridge 46 Knightsbridge and Residences Cheval Phoenix House 33 Sloane Square The Apartments, Chelsea 30 apartments sleep from 1 to 6, 2 sites Sloane Square, Gloucester Road Cheval Thorney Court 58 High Street Kensington The Apartments, Marylebone 15 apartments sleep 1 to 3 Baker Street Cheval Three Quays 159 Tower Hill Travelodge Various Various Coach House London Vacation Rentals Over 50 properties, totalling 95 bedrooms n/a The Westbridge Hotel 80 Stratford DoubleTree Hilton Chelsea 172 Imperial Wharf University College London 250 Goodge Street 35 Sloane Square (summer only) Astor College Hall Duke of Leinster 36 Bayswater University College London 227 Euston Generator Hostel London 870 Russell Square (summer only) Campbell House (UCL) Happy Homes Bed and Breakfast in private homestays Various Various University College London 330 Camden Town with host families in London for tourists (summer only) Ifor Evans Hall and foreign language students University College London 160 Kings Cross St Imperial College London: 2000 Across West london (summer only) John Dodgson House Pancras Summer Accommodation University College London 270 Kings Cross St King’s College London: Great Dover 769 London Bridge (summer only) Langton Close Pancras Street Apartments (Guys Campus) University College London 299 Camden Town (summer only) (summer only) Max Rayne House King’s College London: Kings College Hall 68 Denmark Hill (OV) University College London 450 Warren Street (Denmark Hill Campus) (summer only) (summer only) Ramsay Hall LSE Bankside House (summer only) 617 Southwark University College London 369 Warren Street LSE Carr-Saunders (summer only) 160 Goodge Street (summer only) Schafer House LSE Grosvenor House (summer only) 227 Covent Garden University of Westminster – 186 Old Street LSE High Holborn (summer only) 447 Holborn Alexander Fleming Halls of Residence

KEY: T = THEATRE CA = CABARET CL = CLASSROOM B = BANQUET R = RECEPTION (NR) = NATIONAL RAIL (OV) = OVERGROUND (DLR) = DOCKLANDS LIGHT RAILWAY KEY: T = THEATRE CA = CABARET CL = CLASSROOM B = BANQUET R = RECEPTION (NR) = NATIONAL RAIL (OV) = OVERGROUND (DLR) = DOCKLANDS LIGHT RAILWAY

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ACCOMMODATION ONLY ATTRACTION VENUES HOTEL SUB-ACCOUNTS TOTAL BEDROOMS, CLOSEST TUBE Venue hire mainly available in the evenings, daytime hire is subject to availability as these are public attractions SUITES OR APARTMENTS VENUE T CA CL B R MAX ROOMS CLOSEST TUBE University of Westminster - 609 Northwick Park SQM FOR HIRE Harrow Hall of Residence Tate Modern 240 100 100 800 1500 n/a 9 Southwark University of Westminster - 73 Lambeth North 230 70 30 350 1000 404 15 St Paul’s International House Hall of Residence Natural History Museum 209 360 360 850 3000 n/a 5 South Kensington University of Westminster - 212 Baker Street Marylebone Hall of Residence IWM London 200 80 36 270 340 156 8 Lambeth North University of Westminster - 168 Victoria 200 120 70 200 300 221 3 High Street Kensington Wigram House Hall of Residence Old Royal Naval College Greenwich 200 100 100 398 398 686 7 Cutty Sark (DLR) Vive Unique Stunning short term flats and Various Various 190 60 40 200 600 n/a 8 Pimlico apartments for holidays and vacations Houses of Parliament 150 n/a n/a 170 450 932 13 Westminster 39 Studios/M Stay Various Various Saturday, Saturday, otherwise otherwise 200 181 ACADEMIC VENUES Tower of London 150 100 80 240 300 384 12 Tower Hill Please note, these venues are primarily used for teaching in termtime and therefore venue hire is subject to availability V&A Museum of Childhood 150 50 30 300 900 800 5 Bethnal Green VENUE T CA CL B R MAX ROOMS CLOSEST TUBE Museum of London Docklands 146 60 n/a 200 400 n/a 7 Canary Wharf SQM FOR HIRE National Portrait Gallery 138 60 60 230 400 n/a 9 Charing Cross Queen Mary University of London – 774 200 250 200 1000 n/a 37 Mile End Warner Bros. Studio Tour London – 125 n/a n/a 520 600 2100 3 Watford North (NR) Mile End Campus The Making of Harry Potter Imperial College 740 168 90 350 600 572 Various South Kensington Museum 121 n/a n/a 180 500 n/a 3 Covent Garden campuses 120 80 54 120 250 131 5 Westminster King’s Venues Guys Campus 450 64 80 80 120 n/a 36 London Bridge London Bridge Design Museum 120 120 n/a 100 250 140 1 London Bridge King’s Venues Waterloo Campus 400 110 400 400 n/a 48 Waterloo The View from the Shard 120 n/a n/a 50 300 873 2 London Bridge University of Westminster 300 92 150 100 200 4267 Various Various HMS Belfast 110 70 n/a 144 250 228 6 London Bridge campuses ArcelorMittal Orbit 100 50 n/a 120 250 490 3 Stratford King’s Venues Strand Campus 250 120 140 150 250 574 50 Temple 80 50 n/a 250 800 n/a Piccadilly Circus Chelsea Physic Garden 70 n/a n/a 60 500 n/a 4 Sloane Square ATTRACTION VENUES Tower Bridge Exhibition 70 n/a n/a 120 250 366 4 Tower Hill VENUE T CA CL B R MAX ROOMS CLOSEST TUBE Ripley’s Believe It Or Not London 50 n/a n/a n/a 80 7620 2 Piccadilly SQM FOR HIRE The Geffrye Museum of the Home 50 n/a 48 70 250 n/a 3 Hoxton (OV) 1000 400 n/a 500 1000 1092 2 Cutty Sark (DLR) Kew Palace 40 n/a n/a 24 40 52 2 National Gallery 518 150 160 320 550 345 12 Charing Cross The Household Cavalry Museum 40 20 n/a 40 100 170 2 Charing Cross Banqueting House 400 240 n/a 380 500 1844 2 Westminster Coca Cola London Eye n/a n/a n/a 8 25 30 32 Waterloo Science Museum 400 42 n/a 400 1000 on app 10 South Kensington Capsules Victoria and Albert Museum 400 300 n/a 400 600 629 10 South Kensington Cutty Sark n/a n/a n/a 270 450 n/a 1 Cutty Sark (DLR) Westminster Abbey 400 240 32 280 1000/ College 6 Westminster n/a n/a n/a 380 1000 n/a 5 themed Baker Street summer summer 400 garden areas 50 rest 80 rest Queen’s House Undergoing refurbishments until July 2016 Cutty Sark (DLR) 323 40 45 300 650 496 8 Holborn/Russell Square Royal Observatory Greenwich n/a n/a n/a 110 150 112 2 Cutty Sark (DLR) ZSL 300 240 n/a 260 300 411 12 Camden Town SEA LIFE London Aquarium n/a n/a n/a n/a 180 500 2 Waterloo British Library 255 30 24 70 240 n/a 6 Kings Cross/St Pancras The London Dungeon n/a n/a n/a 120 150 n/a 1 London Bridge Brooklyn Bowl 250 105 n/a 150 1000 188 1 North Greenwich The n/a n/a n/a 160 300 1034 6 Bond Street Hampton Court Palace 250 120 60 270 400 384 12 Hampton Court (NR)

KEY: T = THEATRE CA = CABARET CL = CLASSROOM B = BANQUET R = RECEPTION (NR) = NATIONAL RAIL (OV) = OVERGROUND (DLR) = DOCKLANDS LIGHT RAILWAY KEY: T = THEATRE CA = CABARET CL = CLASSROOM B = BANQUET R = RECEPTION (NR) = NATIONAL RAIL (OV) = OVERGROUND (DLR) = DOCKLANDS LIGHT RAILWAY

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AIRPORT HOTELS DESTINATION MANAGEMENT COMPANIES (DMCs) HOTEL T CA CL B R MAX MEETING BED CLOSEST TUBE COMPANY DESCRIPTION SQM ROOMS ROOMS All In One Tours Ltd Specialise in German groups Sofitel London Heathrow 1300 650 750 900 1500 1309 45 605 Heathrow Terminal 5 Atlas Travel Solutions All markets Hilton London Terminal 5 1200 480 430 816 1200 840 14 350 Heathrow Terminal 5 Ben Thompson Events Ltd Good for sporting corporate hospitality Raddison Blu Edwardian, Heathrow 700 400 350 550 700 502 32 459 Heathrow Terminal 123 Blue Ribbon Events Ltd Good for small groups – very creative Marriott London Heathrow 480 240 300 380 480 415 23 393 Heathrow Terminal 123 Brook Green UK DMC Belgian and Dutch speciality Heathrow/Windsor Marriott Hotel 300 288 150 300 320 399 20 376 Langley (NR) Business Services International UK Ltd Russian speaking Hilton London Heathrow Airport Terminal 4 250 115 150 170 300 201.78 30 398 Heathrow Terminal 4 Corporate and Sporting Events Sporting event speciality DoubleTree Hilton Heathrow 70 50 30 50 70 n/a 6 200 Heathrow Terminal 123 EC Travel 90% works with North America market E-Voyages Specialise in French groups RIVERBOATS Hospitality Line Specialise in student exchanges and group activities/New Year parties BOATS SEATED RECEPTION SEATED DINNER LOCATION Kuoni Travel Ltd – Destination Management Have offices in other parts of the world so can help with anything Bateaux London Thames Dining Cruise Experiences 260 320 60 Embankment Liberty International GB Ltd Italian speciality, but also have offices in Europe, Brazil and Middle East MBNA 220 220 220 Optional Plan Ahead Events French and Arabic speakers 200 595 200 Optional Principal. London DMC Corporate EU, North American and Asian market London Eye Barracuda 140 230 140 Westminster Smoozy Specilise in French groups London RIB Voyages 12 n/a n/a Waterloo/Tower Hill Spectra 90% North American business Thames Rib Experience 12 n/a n/a Optional Sterling Travel Ltd European and North American business Tumlare European business PROFESSIONAL CONFERENCE ORGANISERS (PCOs) Wedgewood Britain Offices all over the world, Europe, Africa, Brazil Professional Conference Organisers (PCOs) collaborate with National and International Associations to help them deliver their conferences successfully. They provide end to end planning and logistics especially financial management and delegate and sponsorship acquisition. Zibrant Promote online booking tool COMPANY SERVICE PROVIDERS Kenes MCI Group UK Ltd COMPANY DESCRIPTION TFI Meeting Point Aggreko Generator and chiller hire Zibrant airportr Luggage transfer provider AKA promotions Ltd Global entertainment marketing & advertising agency for the live entertainment, arts and culture EVENT MANAGEMENT COMPANIES (EMCs) Association of Professional Tourist Guides Tourist guides EMCs specialise in the creation and delivery of all aspects of your event, including strategic marketing, budgeting, logistics, and branding. BRAL Tax refund for events Conference Interpreters UK (Members of AIIC) Translation and Interpreter Services COMPANY DESCRIPTION Crest of London Souvenirs British themed gifts for corporate events Concerto Group Event services company with access to several venues Encore Tickets Ltd Event ticket seller George P Johnson Company World’s largest event marketing agency First Rate Exchange Services Supplier of foreign currency to businesses in financial services, travel and tourism and the retail sector innovision events Live event delivery Hiscox Event Insurance Insurance Providers Pure Events Very creative in delivery of events Made in 2010 Tourism marketing, representation and PR company Smyle Brand focussed live events Maxima Training Development Ltd Training Smart Group Collection of hospitality, catering and event management businesses MICEBOOK.com Online MICE tool Moore People Event Staffing Hosting and support staff DESTINATION MANAGEMENT COMPANIES (DMCs) Octopus TV File transfer and streaming software DMC’s specialise in the delivery of the events, tours, staffing and transport. Utilising extensive local knowledge, expertise and resources. Open Exhibitions Exhibition stand design and build contractor COMPANY DESCRIPTION Premier Tax Free Tax free shopping 2B UK North America and Australia market specialist Sternberg Clarke Entertainment provider AC Travel Group Scandinavian/Nordic market specialists The Allstars Collective Musicians for events

KEY: T = THEATRE CA = CABARET CL = CLASSROOM B = BANQUET R = RECEPTION (NR) = NATIONAL RAIL (OV) = OVERGROUND (DLR) = DOCKLANDS LIGHT RAILWAY

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CATERERS RESTAURANTS COMPANY VENUE EXCLUSIVE RECEPTION PRIVATE CLOSEST TUBE Berkeley Catering HIRE DINNER DINING Create Food and Party Design Shaka Zulu 350 470 350 Camden Town Peyton Events Rainforest Cafe 335 650 100 Piccadilly Circus Fire and Stone 250 350 30 Leicester Square GROUP ACTIVITIES Hard Rock Cafe (London) 230 470 120 Hyde Park Corner Cafe in the Crypt (SMITF) 200 350 Charing Cross ACTIVITY DESCRIPTION MAX GROUP SIZE LOCATION Casual Dining Group: 29 Café Rouge sites across London 179 140 100 Various Capital Karts UK’s largest indoor go-karting track 120 exclusive hire Becontree Mestizo Restaurant 130 120 55 Euston Square min 16 Veeraswamy 130 200 22 Piccadilly Circus City Academy Team building, event animation, n/a learning and development The Orange 120 60 60 Pimlico Cockney Evening Evening experience at a cockney pub n/a Percy & Founders 100 60 40 Goodge Street Cookery School Guided group cooking 50 Oxford Circus Spaghetti House Group: 100 n/a 90 Various 2 Pescatori and 11 Spaghetti House sites across London Drink Up London London Beer Week, London Wine Week, n/a London Cocktail Week inamo st james 82 50 20 Piccadilly Circus Escape Rooms Group challenge game 2 game rooms, London Bridge Cheyne Walk Brasserie 72 130 30 South Kensington 6 participants maximum The Delhi Brasserie 60 n/a 25 Leicester Square Go Ape Interactive Forest Adventure Park 80 Uxbridge Masala Zone Bayswater 50 n/a 36 Royal Oak The Leisure Pass Group Sightseeing and tourism technology specialist, no max Masala Zone Camden Town 50 n/a 30 Camden Town which develops and manages city passes Masala Zone Covent Garden 50 n/a 55 Covent Garden Theatre Workout Theatre-inspired teambuilding events, public n/a Masala Zone Islington 50 n/a 20 Angel speaking and developmental training. VIP hospitality, conference and event Cinnamon Soho 40 150 35 Oxford Circus management services are also available. Tuttons Brasserie Ltd 30 40 50 Covent Garden Wimbledon Greyhound Stadium Greyhound races 96 Masala Zone Soho 24 n/a 24 Oxford Circus Dirty Martini Hanover Square n/a 250 n/a Oxford Circus TRANSPORT PROVIDERS Dirty Martini Monument n/a 350 n/a Monument Rules Restaurant n/a 35 18 Covent Garden COMPANY DESCRIPTION Addison Lee Taxi provider Diamond Air International Luxury Travel and Transfers Econnect Cars Zero emission, chauffeur service Eurostar High speed passenger train from London to Paris and Brussels London to Airport Express Train Peter Carol Prestige Coaching Luxury coaches for business travel Serco Caledonian Sleepers Overnight to Scotland train travel South Eastern Railway Passenger trains in the South East London to Airport Express Train Tristar Worldwide Chauffeur Services Chauffeur Services

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TOURS COMPANY MAX GROUP SIZE OTHER INFO/SERVICES London Tube map AC Tours Bespoke Tailor made tours Alternative London 100 100 for workshops BBC Shows and Tours, Broadcasting House 25 125+ on separate tours, 15 mins apart Beefeater Distillery 15 per tour, tours every 15 minutes Big Bus Tours 100 British Tours More than 6 in minibus Private London Tours Brit Movie Tours 250 Chocolate Ecstasy Tours 24 Circular Cruise Westminster Various Boat cruises on the river Classic Various Discovery Tours & Events Ltd Various Jack the Ripper Ghost Walks Eating London Tours 12 per group Tours Various Private group tours available Fat Tire Bike Tours 15 per guide, max group size 150 Global Mystery Tours Various Golden Tours Various Coach and leisure/entertainment tours Guild of Registered Tourist Guides Blue Badge Guides Guild of Travel and Tourism Blue Badge Guides It’s Your London Bespoke Jack the Ripper Tours 30 Private group tours available London Duck Tours 30 per ‘duck’, 8 ducks Private hire services but only include the river section during day light hours London Walks 35 per guide National Theatre Tours 20 per guide Sandeman’s New London 40 per guide Society of London Theatre (SOLT) 30 per guide Theatreland walking tours Stanfords (Travel Bookshop, Horse Drawn Omnibus Tours) 18 per omnibus Superbreak Mini Holidays Ltd Small holiday package design Talk Tourism Ltd 28 per guide Multi-lingual, bespoke The London Helicopter 5 per helicopter The Original London Sightseeing Tour 96 per bus Tourism Society Blue Badge Guides Wildgoose treasure hunts No max Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Museum 45 per guide Warner Bros. Studio Tour London – No max The Making of Harry Potter

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Hampstead Heath London map Flats Parliament Hackney Hill Marsh Gladstone Park HACKNEY ISLINGTON

CAMDEN Victoria Park NEWHAM BRENT King’s Cross Regent’s Park St. Pancras International

Liverpool St. TOWER CITY HAMLETS Paddington Covent Garden Leicester Square Hyde Park Piccadilly Charing Circus Cross London City EALING Canary Airport WESTMINSTER London Bridge Wharf The O2 Kensington Gardens St James’s Park Waterloo

Elephant & Castle KENSINGTON Victoria HOUNSLOW & CHELSEA GREENWICH

HAMMERSMITH Greenwich & FULHAM Battersea Woolwich Park Common

Clapham Junction

RICHMOND Clapham Rye Common LAMBETH Common LEWISHAM WANDSWORTH

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