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International Visitors

Top Drawer hosts over 8000 UK and international visitors each September. To make your journey to the show more comfortable, International Visitors to Top Drawer can make use of our VIP Club Lounge. Use of the Indigo Lounge entitles you to free cloakroom facilities and luggage storage, plus free tea, coffee and snacks for the duration of the show.

Top Drawer's central London location means it is easily accessible to international visitors. Information on how to get to the venue can be found within the Travel and Accommodation section of our website. However, some of the most important details can be found below.

GETTING HERE

London is served by five main airports: Heathrow, Gatwick, Luton, Stansted and London City Airport. All airports run bus services to the central services (www.easybus.co.uk, www.nationalexpress.co.uk ) as well as being served by overground rail services and the underground (for Heathrow and London City only). 

Heathrow Airport is the largest international airport in the UK with over 90 airlines flying to more than 180 destinations worldwide.  To try and get away from the airport as quickly as possible after you land you should plan your travel arrangements in advance.  Should you choose not to get the tube into London you could take a bus, taxi, train or hire a car.  The Heathrow Airport Guide provides useful information for getting to London including details on all transport options. 

Gatwick Airport is the second largest airport in the UK travelling to more destinations worldwide than any other airport in the UK.  The Gatwick Airport Guide is a great resource for visitors planning their journey to or from the airport.  Although the train is a suitable option visitors may find it cheaper to take a coach or more convenient to hire a car from the airport.

HOTEL INFORMATION

Top Drawer 2013 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 Olympia 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 01438 908777.
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. 

VISA INFORMATION

The organisers of Top Drawer regret that they are not able to send out letters of invitation for visitors from overseas in order to help secure visas. If your business is relevant to Top Drawer you will be able to prove this to the British Embassy in your country by providing proof of your employment and the nature of your employers business. Please DO NOT contact the organisers with regards to this, as all requests for letters of invitation will be denied.