How to get to the Bookkeepers Summit 2014 and where to stay
The QEIICC is located in Westminster directly opposite Westminster Abbey and a short distance from the Houses of Parliament, and can easily be reached by public transport. The postcode is SW1P 3EE.
Getting there by Tube
You can plan your tube journey and buy travel cards online using the Transport for London website.
Westminster Station (0.1 miles)
Lines: Circle, District, Jubilee
Exit the station via Exit 6 through the underground tunnel towards Parliament Square. You will come to street level on Whitehall. Turn left into Parliament Square, cross the road ahead of you then turn right into Broad Sanctuary. The Centre is on your right, directly opposite Westminster Abbey. (This is a step-free station.)
St James Park Station (0.1 miles)
Lines: Circle, District
Take the Broadway exit from the tube station and walk straight down Tothill Street. At the end of this street turn left and you will see the Centre directly in front of you. (This is NOT a step-free station.)
Victoria Station (0.7 miles)
Lines: Circle, District, Victoria
Exit from the front of the station, turn right and walk down Victoria Street. At the end of Victoria Street is Broad Sanctuary, the Centre is on the left, opposite Westminster Abbey. (This is NOT a step-free station.)
Getting there by bicycle
There are many cycle routes across Greater London. To plan the best route for you to get to The QEIICC visit the Transport for London cycle website.
Getting there by bus
Buses 11,24,53,77a and 88 all stop at Parliament Square. The Centre is just to the west of the square, directly opposite Westminster Abbey. To plan your bus route, use the Transport for London journey planner.
Getting there by train
To plan your train journey to London you can use National Rail Enquiries.
There are four mainline rail stations within a mile of the Centre. These are Charing Cross, Euston, Victoria and Waterloo. To plan your travel from Liverpool street, Fenchurch street, Kings Cross or any of the other mainline terminals in central in central London use the Transport for London journey planner.
Walking from Charing Cross (0.7 miles)
Exit the front of Charing Cross Station and turn left towards Trafalgar Square. Walk straight down Whitehall and continue until Parliament Square. Follow Parliament Square around to the right and turn right onto Broad Sanctuary. The Centre is on your right directly opposite Westminster Abbey.
Walking from Victoria (0.7 miles)
Exit the front of Victoria Station, walk across the bus stand area and turn right onto Victoria Street. Continue along Victoria Street until you reach Westminster Abbey. The Centre is on your left, directly opposite the Abbey.
Walking from Waterloo (1 mile)
Exit the station onto York Road. Turn left and walk to the roundabout with County Hall Hotel on your right. Cross York Road and take Westminster Bridge Road on your right. Cross Westminster Bridge to Parliament Square and follow Parliament Square around to the right. Turn right onto Broad Sanctuary. The Centre is on your right directly opposite Westminster Abbey.
St Pancras International - Eurostar
You can reach Victoria Station easily by public transport from St Pancras International Station. For more information on travelling on the Eurostar, contact National Rail Enquiries on 0845 7484950.
Getting there by air
It will take you 45 minutes to an hour to reach The QEIICC on public transport from any of London’s airports.
Travelling from Heathrow Airport
Approximate journey time: 1 hour
Take the tube to Green Park on the Piccadilly Line. Change to the Jubilee Line and stop at Westminster.
Alternatively take the Heathrow Express to Paddington, and then take the Circle Line tube to Westminster.
Travelling from Gatwick Airport
Approximate journey time: 45 minutes
Take the Gatwick Express to Victoria Railway Station. The Centre is a 15-minute walk from Victoria via Victoria Street.
Travelling from Stansted Airport
Approximate journey time: 1 hour
Take the Stansted Express to Liverpool Street and then take the Circle Line tube to Westminster tube station.
Travelling from London City Airport
Approximate journey time: 45 minutes
Take the Jubilee Line from the airport to Westminster tube station.
Travelling from Luton Airport
Approximate journey time: 1 hour 15 minutes
Take one of the special connecting buses from the airport to Luton rail station. Take one of the frequent trains to Kings Cross, and from here take the Circle Line tube to Westminster.
Where to stay
ICB has preferred rates for its members and students at local Park Plaza hotels. To make use of these rates, please contact the hotel directly either by telephone or email to make your booking.
Park Plaza County Hall (14 min walk)
Tel: 0207 021 11800
Code: PPCH - 131014RSVE
Rates: Start from £189.00, inc breakfast, excl VAT
Park Plaza Westminster Bridge (12 min walk)
Tel: 0844 415 6780
Code: PPWL - 131014RSVP
Rates: Start from £189.00, inc breakfast, excl VAT
Park Plaza Victoria (15 mins walk)
Tel: 0207 769 9999
Code: PPVL - 131014RSVP
Rates: Start from £169.00, inc breakfast, excl VAT
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