The opening of the Elizabeth Line will have a positive impact on venues close to it’s stations according to the CEO of ExCeL

ExCeL London

The Elizabeth line, which will reduce travel time to ExCeL London by up to two thirds, is set to open on 24 May.

Jeremy Rees, CEO of ExCeL London, had announced the opening of the Elizabeth line as a “game-changer” for the city and the recovery of the UK’s £32.1 billion events industry.

With the Royal Docks venue who will also be having their own devoted Elizabeth line station, in addition to two existing DLR stops, Rees says it will cut journey times by up to two thirds, with the resulting time saved leading to a significant increase in networking and commercial trade from delegates.

Furthermore, according to a recent report by i-Transport, the new line will see people within 45 minutes rail travel time of ExCeL increase by up to 68%, and those living within 120 minutes (by rail) rising to 9.2m.

The high-speed Elizabeth line – which now becomes part of the existing TFL network – stretches more than 60 miles from Reading and Heathrow in the west to Shenfield and Abbey Wood in the east, with 24 trains running per hour once fully operational.

For ExCeL London, visitors from central London will now be able to reach the venue in as short as 12 minutes, whilst door-to-door from Heathrow Airport will just be 43 minutes.

The Most Popular Meeting & Conference Venues on the Elizabeth Line

The best conference and meetings venues that are on the TFL Line and soon to be the Elizabeth Line which will be opening on the 24th May:

East Wintergarden – Canary Wharf  Station

East Wintergarden is a uniquely flexible space, known for its impressive architecture and spacious interiors, which is perfect for any type of events. With high ceilings, striking views and an abundance of natural light, this venue is one of London’s most spectacular with it’s sleek, modern blank-canvas.

One Moorgate Place – Liverpool Street Station

One Moorgate Place is a grade II listed building which opened in 1893. It has a range of different spaces that can house a number of event requirements. Abundant rooms such as the Main Reception and Members’ Room (remains as a historical and cultural heritage), while the Great Hall and range of contemporary and modern rooms are great for conferences and meetings.

etc.venues – Paddington Station

 etc.venues in Marble Arch is in a desirable location just off Oxford Street. Spread over three floors, the venue displays London style at its best with stunning parquet flooring, exposed brick and colourful design. It  has 22 rooms and suites of various sizes alongside bespoke breakout spaces.

Hallam & Cavendish Conference Centres – Bond Street Station

Hallam Conference Centre is known for its Grade ll listed building which was purpose built by the General Medical Council as their headquarters and to host their conferences and tribunals. In 2009 Cavendish Venues converted the building into conference centre ideal for meetings, conferences, exhibitions, training seminars, product launches and much more besides.

Cavendish Conference Centre, located alongside Oxford Circus and Cavendish Square, has a long established reputation for customer service, hospitality and superb conference facilities. Their unique tiered Auditorium, is ideal for AGM’s, conferences, financial results presentations, product launches or as a lecture theatre. This conference room comes with a superb exhibition, networking, catering and refreshment area.

Congress Centre – Tottenham Court Road

Congress Centre is a contemporary and flexible as it is a large-scale London venue in the centre of the West End, a couple of minute’s walk form Tottenhan Court Road station. It also offers 16 flexible meeting and events spaces with capacities ranging from 10 to 500 guests. This 1950s original building includes all the latest AV & technical equipment, wonderful modern facilities and unbeatable customer service.

CCT Venues Smithfield – Farringdon Station

CCT Venues in Smithfield was recently refurbished and  reopened in January 20th 2020 with a brand new look. It is situated above the historic, Grade II listed Smithfield Market in Farringdon. It contains 13 flexible and resizable meeting rooms in Farringdon and is able to accommodate between 6 and 190 delegates.

Whitechapel Think Factory – Whitechapel Station

Whitechapel Think Factory provides limitless options in a collaborative unique space individually or as a team. They bring people together all over again with hot desk, fixed desks, private offices and meeting/events options. It is in association with Holiday Inn London, Whitechapel.

Us & Co – Stratford Station

Us & Co  offers co-working and office spaces in Stratford, providing a professional workspace for freelancers, new and established businesses. They also provide meeting rooms of spectacular  facilities with state of the art technology, it also comes with fast WiFi and easy to connect to their high-definitions screens for presentations or screen sharing. The Stratford venue also has a contemporary conference suite.

The Venue Booker has a huge database of meeting and conference venues in all UK locations. If you would like to make an enquiry for any of the above venues or have an enquiry for a specific location we’d be delighted to help! Send you  enquiry now and we will find your perfect venue at an unbeatable rate!