Useful information for visiting London

The day’s lectures will be held in the Sheikh Zayed lecture theatre, located on the lower floor of the Cheng Kin Ku Building (CKK):

Cheng Kin Ku Building (CKK)
54 Lincoln’s Inn Fields
London
WC2A 3LJ

Lunch will be served in the Marshall Building foyer:

Marshall Building (MAR)
London School of Economics
44 Lincoln’s Inn Fields
London
WC2A 3LY

A campus map for the London School of Economics is available, here.

The evening gala will take place at the Natural History Museum at the following address:

Natural History Museum
Cromwell Road
South Kensington
London
SW7 5BD

View details on how to get to the venue, here. Please enter the venue via the main Cromwell Road entrance.

The dress code is business attire for the Symposium, Black Tie for the Gala Dinner.

London weather is variable. In September it can be fairly warm and sunny in the day with cooler evenings. However, there is always a chance of rain and colder weather, so please pack accordingly. There is air conditioning in the main classrooms at LSE, which you may find cool so bring layers (light jumpers / sweaters, cardigans, pashminas). Many facilities at LSE and in London are not air conditioned.

Train/Underground Travel

Holborn is the nearest London Underground Station (Central and Piccadilly line) to the LSE campus – a short five minute walk.

Travelling from London Heathrow Airport

• Heathrow Express from Heathrow Airport to London Paddington heathrowexpress.com (15 – 30 minutes depending on the terminal).
• From Paddington Station, you can take a taxi to the LSE (15-25 mins) or take the London Underground (Bakerloo Line to Oxford Circus, followed by Central Line to Holborn).

OR

• London Underground (Piccadilly Line) from Heathrow to Holborn Tube Station. This journey is direct (60-70 minutes).
• Elizabeth Line https://tfl.gov.uk/modes/elizabeth-line/ from Heathrow (serving Terminals 2, 3, 4 and 5) to Tottenham Court Road (approximately 30-35 minutes).
• From Tottenham Court Road, you can change to the Central Line to Holborn (one stop).

Travelling from London Gatwick Airport

• Trains from Gatwick Airport (South Terminal) to London Victoria Station include the Gatwick Express gatwickexpress.com (journey time approximately 30 minutes) and Southern Trains www.southernrailway.com (journey time approximately 40 minutes).
• From Victoria Station, you can take a taxi to the LSE (20-30 mins) or take the London Underground (Victoria Line to Oxford Circus, followed by Central Line to Holborn)

OR

• Train from Gatwick Airport to St Pancras International nationalrail.co.uk (40-50 minutes).
• From St Pancras, you can take a taxi to the LSE (10-15 minutes) or the London Underground (Piccadilly Line to Holborn).

The closest station to the Natural History Museum is South Kensington (Piccadilly & District underground lines).

Eurostar

If you are travelling on the Eurostar you will arrive into St Pancras International station.

• From St Pancras, you can take a taxi to the LSE (10-15 minutes) or the London Underground (Piccadilly Line to Holborn).

 Useful travel websites:

• Transport for London (tfl.gov.uk): journey planner for London public transport
• National Rail (nationalrail.co.uk): rail journey planner

Taxis

London black cab taxis are widely available at airports and major train stations and can be hailed from the street. Available taxis will have a yellow light on.

Uber is also available in London and is a convenient taxi service. Note that taxi costs can vary greatly as there are several factors to consider – time of day, traffic delays and in the case of Uber, possible surcharging.

You may wish to pre-book an airport transfer with an established taxi service. Whilst not endorsing any companies, we can confirm that the companies mentioned below have been used by TRIUM students and alumni in recent years:

• Addison Lee: addisonlee.com
• Airport Executive: airportexecutive.co.uk
• Howard’s Chauffeur Service chauffeur.org.uk

Please check with the driver in advance if they will accept card payments as not all taxis are able to accept this form of payment.

Occasionally fares may be higher than the original quote if delays cause additional waiting times above a defined courtesy wait limit.

For those attending the teaching sessions at the LSE, there are several hotels located close to campus. Below are some local hotels you may want to consider:

• Strand Palace Hotel, 272 Strand, London, WC2R 0JJ (https://www.strandpalacehotel.co.uk/)
• Grange Portland Hotel, 31-32 Bedford Place, London, WC1B 5JH (https://www.grangehotels.com/hotels-london/the-portland)
• Club Quarters, 61 Lincoln’s Inn Fields, London, WC2A 3JW (https://www.clubquartershotels.com/london/covent-garden-holborn)
• Rosewood Hotel, 252 High Holborn, London, WC1V 7ES (https://www.rosewoodhotels.com/en/london)

To help you make the most of your time in London, we’ve put together this selection of places to visit, explore and enjoy during your stay.

Whether you have a few hours or a few days, we hope it helps you discover something new and enjoy your time in London.

If you are not a UK Citizen or Permanent Resident, you will likely need a visa or an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) to enter the United Kingdom. Please note it is your responsibility to ensure you have the appropriate travel documents necessary to enter the United Kingdom.

Please click here for the latest visa guidance. Kindly note visa requirements and entry clearances are subject to frequent modifications. Please allow yourself plenty of time to obtain a visa, if required.

Sources of advice:
Check if you need a UK visa: https://www.gov.uk/check-uk-visa

Further information about the Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA): https://www.gov.uk/eta

The Day Symposium is open to TRIUM alumni only. We regret that we’re unable to accommodate plus ones for this element of the London 25^th anniversary event and we ask that any partners or spouses make alternative plans for the day time.  Here’s a guide to what to do in London.

For the evening, TRIUM alumni are welcome to invite a guest to join them at the gala dinner at the Natural History Museum. Get your guest tickets here.