Travel and Accommodation
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By Tube
For the most direct route, take either the District Line or Overground Line to West Brompton. Alternatively take the Piccadilly or District Line to Earls Court Station. Upon exiting the station, walk through the gates into Earls Court and follow the building around to the left until you reach the show entrance - it's approximately a 5 minute walk. For more information call London Underground Travel Information on +44 (0)20 7222 1234 or visit their Journey Planner.
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By Train
Silverlink and South Central Trains run direct services from Clapham Junction, Gatwick Airport, Brighton, Watford Junction, Milton Keynes, Willesden Junction, Northampton and Rugby to West Brompton.
For National Rail enquiries phone 08457 48 49 50. Buy train tickets online at www.qjump.co.uk.
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By Road
Directions:
Parking
Seagrave Road Car Park (P1): Open air car park, accommodating all vehicles. Please note that the car park is a short walk to Earls Court.
Red Car Park (P2): Multi-storey car park located on site next to Earls Court 2. Accessible parking spaces available.
To pre-book parking call our booking line on 0207 598 2515 (open 0900-1700 Monday to Friday) or book online at www.eco.co.uk.
From M1/A1/M11/A10 take the A406 westbound to A4. ONE LANE IN EACH DIRECTION OF THE HAMMERSMITH FYLOVER IS NOW OPEN FOR CARS, VANS AND OTHER LIGHT TRAFFIC. TO SEEK AN ALTERNATIVE ROUTE PLEASE VISIT www.tfl.gov.uk
From M4/A4 follow directions as above. From A3/M3 follow signs for central London, take Wandsworth or Putney Bridges.From Wandsworth Bridge, turn left onto New Kings Road, turn right onto Fulham High Street, which becomes Fulham Palace Road, turn right onto Lillie Road and follow signs.From Putney Bridge, turn left onto Fulham Palace Road and follow directions as above. From M2/M20/A2 follow signs to central London, take Blackfriars, London, Waterloo, Vauxhall, Southwark, Chelsea or Battersea Bridges, turn left along Embankment and follow signs. From A12/A13 follow signs for central London towards Tower or London Bridge. Do not cross bridge, instead continue along Embankment and follow signs.
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By Bus
Earls Court is served by the following bus routes:
- Earls Court Station: C1, C3, 328, 74
- West Brompton Station: 430, 74
For more information on these routes and to plan your journey, visit the Transport for London website.
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By Air
Heathrow Airport
Heathrow Airport take the Piccadilly Line and alight at Earls Court for Earls Court Exhibition Centre. Alternatively take the Piccadilly Line to Earls Court, alight and take the District line one stop to West Brompton.
For general enquiries call 0870 0000 123 or go online at www.baa.com/heathrow.
Gatwick Airport
Gatwick Airport Silverlink trains run direct services from Gatwick Airport to West Brompton station.
For general enquiries call 0870 000 2468 or visit www.baa.com/gatwick.
Stansted Airport
Take the Stansted Express to Liverpool Street and change onto Circle/District Lines.
For general enquiries call 0870 0000 303 or visit www.baa.com/stansted
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Hotel Information
Top Drawer 2012 has appointed Fresh Reservations as the official accommodation agency for the event. Fresh Reservations have negotiated special rates at a number of local hotels within easy reach of Earls Court to meet the varying budgets of all participants. Please email hotels@freshres.co.uk with your requirements and one of the friendly and efficient operators will contact you with the best options available. Alternatively feel free to telephone them on 0845 310 3333.
Please note that the Fresh Reservations service is completely free of charge and once the best hotel is decided upon we will confirm the details to both you and the hotel.
If your preferred hotel does not appear on our booking form please state your preference and we will be happy to book the hotel of your choice.

