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!