Information on Traveling to

James Parkinson – An Essay on the Shaking Palsy 1817: A Celebration of 200 Years of Progress March 10-11, 2017 | London,

Flights: If you are flying – we recommend traveling into the London (LHR), as it is the closest international hub.

From London to Venue: By Train – : From the London Heathrow Airport, you can board the Heathrow Express train. This line runs directly into , stopping at Station (15 minutes). From there, you will transfer to the . Once aboard the Bakerloo Line, you will ride approximately 20 minutes to the Charing Cross Underground Station. The Royal Society is a 5 minute (0.3 mi) walk from this station.

By Train – : From Heathrow Airport Terminals 2-3, you can access the London Underground or Tube. After a 45 min – 1 hour ride on the Picadilly Line, you will disembark at Picadilly Circus Station. The Royal Society is an 8 minute (0.5 mi) walk from the station.

By Taxi: London taxis are available outside each terminal at the London Heathrow Airport. The cost to central London is £45–£70 and the journey time is approximately one hour. You can also book a minicab or chauffeur in advance.

For more information: http://www.heathrow.com/transport-and-directions For ticketing and timetables: https://tfl.gov.uk/

Information: There is an Information Desk located in each terminal at the London Heathrow Airport. For an interactive map of the airport, please visit: http://maps.heathrow.com/

Event Location:

The Royal Society 6-9 Carlton House Terrace London SW1Y 5AG UNITED KINGDOM Tel: +44 207 451 2500 Web: https://royalsociety.org/about-us/contact-us/

Hotel Recommendations: Here is a list of recommended near to the Royal Society and :

Thistle Trafalgar Square Hotel The Strand Palace Hotel Whitcomb St, Trafalgar Square, London, WC2H 7HG 372 The Strand, London, WC2R 0JJ 0.3 miles to the Royal Society 0.7 miles to the Royal Society 0.2 miles to City center 0.4 miles to City center ~ $213 USD per night ~ $148 USD per night

The Grand at Trafalgar Square The Waldorf Hilton, London 8 Northumberland Avenue, London, WC2N 5BY , London, WC2B 4DD 0.3 miles to the Royal Society 0.8 miles to the Royal Society 0.1 miles to City center 0.5 miles to City center ~ $162 USD per night ~ $199 USD per night every hotel The Hotel Coventry Street, London, W1D 6BZ 16-22 Great Russell Street, London, WC1B 3NN 0.4 miles to the Royal Society 1.0 miles to the Royal Society 0.2 miles to City center 0.7 miles to City center ~ $207 USD per night ~ $179 USD per night

Holiday Inn London Radisson Blu Edwardian Bloomsbury Street Hotel 3 Berkeley Street, London, W1J 8NE 9-13 Bloomsbury Street, London, WC1B 3QD 0.6 miles to the Royal Society 1.0 miles to the Royal Society 0.6 miles to City center 0.7 miles to City center ~ $211 USD per night ~ $184 USD per night

Many other hotels are located in close proximity to the Royal Society. You are not required to book at any of the hotels listed above. The hotel room rate listed is an estimate for the event dates in March 2017. These rates are not guaranteed and are subject to change.

At Your Leisure: The website below is London’s official tourist website: http://www.visitlondon.com/traveller-information