Congress venue
The 9th Colloquium will take place at the Imperial College London, Sherfield Building.
About Imperial College London
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Imperial College London, often simply referred to as Imperial, is a prestigious and renowned public research university located in the heart of London, United Kingdom. The university's campus is situated in South Kensington, an area known for its cultural and scientific institutions, including world-famous museums like the Victoria and Albert Museum and the Science Museum. South Kensington is well-connected to the rest of London through the London Underground, with several stations in the area. This makes it convenient to explore the city and access other parts of London. It's also a hub for numerous cafes, restaurants, and shops, adding to the vibrant and cosmopolitan atmosphere of the neighborhood. Additionally, the neighborhood is known for its stunning architecture and elegant streets. Many of the university buildings, including the main campus, are located within the vicinity of beautifully preserved Victorian and Edwardian buildings, contributing to the area's unique charm. |
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| Imperial College London, Sherfield Building South Kensington Campus, Exhibition Road London SW7 2AZ, UK View on Google Maps Campus Map Imperial College Website Imperial College London |
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From London City Airport
Take the DLR to Canning Town, then by Underground, Jubilee line to Green Park and the Piccadilly line to South Kensington (journey time 40 minutes).
From Heathrow Airport
Heathrow Express, 15 mins to Paddington mainline station, then the Underground, Circle line to South Kensington.
Or take the Underground, Piccadilly Line to South Kensington station (50 minutes travelling time).
From Stansted Airport
Stansted Express, 50 mins to Liverpool Street main line station, and then by Underground, Circle line to South Kensington.
Heathrow, Gatwick and Stansted airports are some distance from London and a taxi is not recommended for the whole journey. However, if you have to travel by taxi, establish the cost before you get in.
TUBE STRIKES
On Monday 8th of April there will be Strikes by Tube drivers who are members of the ASLEF union, which means there will be severe disruption across the London Underground. Little or no service is expected.
Other services are not affected by the strikes. These include the Elizabeth line, London Overground, the DLR, trams and the IFS Cloud Cable Car.
Please find further information regarding the Tube strikes here.
PUBLIC TRANSPORT
South Kensington and Gloucester Road tube stations are located within a 10-minute walk of the South Kensington campus.
Both stations are served by the Circle, District and Piccadilly lines. A map of the London underground is available to view on the TfL website.
A number of buses also stop nearby:
9, 10, 52, 452, 70, C1, 49, 74, 12, 414, 430, 345, 360.
CAR PARKING
Imperial College is not able to provide car parking facilities on campus. However, access for deliveries and collections will continue to be available. Delegates may contact a number of local car parks directly for their current rates:
- Union Car Parks
☎ 020 7584 7718 | Harrington Road, SW7 3EU - NCP
☎ 0345 050 7080This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
☎ 0345 050 7084 Pavillion Road
☎ 020 3743 0300 Royal Garden Hotel - Kingston House Garage South
☎ 020 7589 9825 | 1–32 Ennismore Garden, SW7 1NF - Chelsea Cloisters Car Park
☎ 07713 739447
☎ 0345 050 7080
RingGo users can pay by calling 020 3046 0060,
SMS 81025 (Location ID 18825)
Sloane Avenue, SW3 3DW
There are also a limited number of pay and display bays on the roads surrounding the campus.
The bays are heavily used and are charged by the hour (tariffs differ for electric, petrol and diesel vehicles) between 08.30 and 18.30. Borough of Kensington and Chelsea have full details on their website.
LOCAL TAXI NUMBERS
There are a number of taxi firms operating in the local area. Please contact them directly to organise taxi transfers.
- Royal Chelsea Cars
☎ 020 7370 4554 | 104 Gloucester Road - ABC Cars Kensington
☎ 020 7937 2315 / 020 7938 2644
80 Kensington High St - Airport Transfer
☎ 020 7434 3666 | 58 Tregunter Road
Rennweg 3, 6020 Innsbruck
+43-(0)512-575600
