Official Exhibitor Manual

Travel & Parking

Business Design Centre, London

1. On-Site Parking

If you require parking at the venue, you will need to book and pay for your on-site space in advance.

Important Parking Notice: There are limited spaces available in the on-site car park at the Business Design Centre. Pre-booking your parking space is highly recommended as spaces are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis and cannot be guaranteed on the day.
Book and Pay For On-Site Parking
Official Guides Full BDC Parking Help & FAQs (PDF) General FAQ Information BDC Parking & Directions Portal

2. Public Transport Directions

The Business Design Centre is exceptionally well-connected by London's underground network, regional railways, and local bus routes.

By Train and Tube
Angel Station: A 5-minute walk from the venue (Northern Line).
Highbury & Islington Station: A 15-minute walk from the venue (Victoria Line and London Overground).
Kings Cross St Pancras: Easily accessible via a short Underground link (Northern/Victoria lines) or direct bus route.
By Bus

Several major London bus routes stop directly outside or near the venue entrance on Upper Street:

Routes 4, 19, 30, 43, 73, and 341 stop frequently within steps of the main Business Design Centre building.
Real-time timetables and connection details can be planned directly using the Transport for London (TfL) travel planner app.

3. Cab and Ride-Share Guidelines

For exhibitors and visitors arriving or departing by taxi, Uber, or alternative ride-share options, please review the recommended pickup and drop-off configurations:

Main Entrance Forecourt: Direct vehicle drop-offs are permitted on the forecourt immediately outside the main doors on Upper Street, subject to a strict 5-minute dwell limit. This zone is strictly monitored by venue wardens.
Recommended Pickups (Berners Road): To ensure a fast, stress-free pickup, we highly recommend setting your ride-share pickup point slightly away from the front congestion. The safest and most convenient coordinates are located on Berners Road (along the side of the venue near the Hilton Hotel).
Alternative Pickups (Barford Street): Barford Street, located just behind the venue, provides an excellent, low-traffic alternative pickup spot to bypass major afternoon rush hour congestion on Upper Street.

4. Interactive Venue Map

5. Build-Up Access & Drop-Offs

To access the Business Design Centre during the build-up period to drop off items directly at the show doors, you must book a scheduled loading slot prior to arrival.

Book Your Voyage Control Unloading Slot

6. Exhibitor Help & Support

If you have any other questions regarding travel, logistics, or parking, please do not hesitate to contact our operations team:

operationsteam@markallengroup.com
Thank you for your cooperation in making our event arrival as efficient and safe as possible!