ExCeL
ExCeL is located in London's East End, in the dynamic and thriving Docklands. The venue runs the full length of Victoria Dock Road and is situated on the north side of Royal Victoria Dock.

Just 1 mile from London City Airport, 3 miles east of Canary Wharf and 5 miles east of Tower Bridge, the venue is easy to reach by road, rail or air. "Custom House for ExCeL" DLR station (Docklands Light Railway) is connected via a covered walkway to ExCeL's main Western entrance.

If you are travelling by car, four dedicated ExCeL car parks provide nearly 6,000 car parking spaces.

London General Information
London is the world's most important business city and the prime gateway to the rest of the UK and to Europe. With five international airports it is easy to reach from anywhere in the world and has frequent Eurostar rail services to Paris, Brussels and beyond.

Dubbed the 'coolest city on the planet' by Newsweek Magazine, London certainly lives up to its reputation as one of the great artistic, cultural and creative centres of the world. With new attractions such as the London Eye, London is ever changing, yet is still remains steeped in history and tradition. No other destination can match its unique heritage, pageantry and royal ceremony, played out every day on the city streets.

London Entertainment Information
London is at the leading edge in fashion and design and home to bars and nightclubs that set the trends other cities follow. Its theatre, opera houses and concert halls stand comparison with any in the world; many of its museums and galleries are without equal; entertainment is as innovative and refreshing as it is cosmopolitan and diverse.

Further Information
London Town
Explore London
This is London
London Transport

Accommodation
The Delegate Group is the official accommodation agent for Streaming Media Europe 2001 and they have negotiated special rates and room allocations at local hotels. For full details of the selection of hotels available and the various rates please refer to the Hotel Booking Form or call + 44 (0) 121 323 3773, email: exhibitions@delegate-group.co.uk.

Getting there
By docklands light rail (DLR)
The DLR provides direct links to the London Underground network including the Jubilee line and Silverlink Mainline services at Canning town station, District & Circle at Tower Gateway, Northern Line, Central, Waterloo & City, Circle and District Lines at Bank Station. Alight at Prince Regent Station. http://www.dlr.co.uk/

By tube
The nearest tube station is Canning Town, which is serviced by the Jubilee line. You can then change onto the Docklands Light Railway, 4mins to ExCeL. Alight at Prince Regent Station.

By air
London City Airport is located within 5 minutes from ExCeL and Europe's leading airport dedicated to the business traveller, with check in times of 10 minutes and serving 30 European cities. There is a regular shuttle service to and from ExCeL.

Journey times to other London Airports are:

By car
A new road network links ExCeL directly to the North Circular (A406), the M11 and M25, providing convenient access to the country's motorway network. The M1, A1 (M), M3, M4, M11, M23, M26 and M40 motorways all intersect with the M25. Journey time from Junction 27 on the M25 to ExCeL is approximately 15 minutes during non peak hours. The Limehouse Link, a dual carriageway, provides a through route into the London Docklands from the Embankment, Victoria and the West End. Journey time from the City is approximately 15 minutes.

The closest petrol station to ExCeL can be found on the North Woolwich Road roundabout which is a convenient 5 minute drive away.

By Taxi
About Town Carriages
Tel: 020 8928 5005
Fax: 020 7261 0303

Group A - Executive Saloon Mercedes E Class or Equivalent 4 Passengers Air/Con
Group B - Luxury Saloon Mercedes S Class 4 Passenger Air/Con
Group C - Luxury MPV Renault Grand Espace/Voyager 6 passenger Air/Con

All prices are based on travel to or from ExCeL, excluding VAT and service charge. All cars fully insured.

By bus
Bus 147
Ilford to Canning Town stopping at: Browning House, East Ham, Upton Park, Prince Regent Lane (for Prince Regent station), Custom House for ExCeL, Royal Victoria, Keir Hardie Estate, Canning Town.

Bus 241
Stratford to Canning Town, stopping at: Plaistow, New Barn Street, Freemasons Road, Custom House for ExCeL, Keir Hardie Estate, Canning Town.

Bus 262
Stratford to Beckton, stopping at: Plaistow, Prince Regent Lane (for Prince Regent station), Tollgate Road, East Beckton, Beckton (Savacentre)

Bus 473
http://www.stagecoach-london.co.uk
Stratford to North Woolwich, stopping at: Plaistow, Victoria & Albert Docks (for Prince Regent station), London City Airport, Silvertown, North Woolwich. By Direct access to a dual carriageway connects the new international exhibition centre with the national motorway network, the West End and the City (ExCeL is only 6 miles from Trafalgar Square).

Other transport links
This is links to the RAC and AA sites for traffic updates and the like
The RAC
The AA - Traffic Information
The AA - Route Finder

Car parking
There are over 5700 car parking spaces over 4 car parks at ExCeL. It is recommended that Exhibitors use the Eastern entrance where there are 1450 spaces. To book your car parking place please submit the Car Parking form or contact Central Parking Systems on Tel: +44 (0) 20 8928 4530or email parkingatexcel@il2.com.