Travel and accommodation
Where is the QEII Centre?
Situated directly opposite Westminster Abbey, the venue is a short walk over Westminster Bridge from the Park Plaza Hotel or a short taxi ride from many of London’s leading hotels.
Travelling by train, tube or bus?
The closest tube stations to the QEII are St James’s Park or Westminster (5-minute walk). Victoria and Waterloo main line train stations are within a 15-minute walk.
For more information and transport timetables, visit https://tfl.gov.uk/travel-information/timetables . An Oyster card (a ‘smartcard’ which makes travel in London so much simpler), can be used on the London over ground, tube, buses and DLR and attracts cheaper single fares and daily price capping. More information available at https://oyster.tfl.gov.uk/oyster/entry.do .
Please note: Rail services will be disrupted between Monday 29 January and Monday 5 February. This includes a series of strikes. Please bear this in mind when making Conference travel arrangements. More details can be found at London Travel Watch .
Accommodation at conference
A list of hotels close to the QEII Centre can be found at https://qeiicentre.london/hotels .
If you have booked accommodation at the Park Plaza and intend arriving by car, use SE1 7UT on sat navs.
If you wish to park your car at the Park Plaza, please contact the hotel concierge on 020 7620 7260 or email ppwlconcierge@pphe.com for information and assistance.
Parking at conference
If you are looking for day time parking close to the QEII to attend conference, pre-booking and information on nearby car parks can be found at https://www.q-park.co.uk/en-gb/cities/london . Alternatively, you can find and pre-book parking at https://en.parkopedia.co.uk/ .
Congestion charging
The Park Plaza Hotel (SE1) and the QEII Centre (SW1P) are both in the congestion charging zone. You can pay online, by telephone, via text message, in person at various outlets and by post. More information and how to pay can be found at https://tfl.gov.uk/modes/driving/congestion-charge or telephone 0343 222 2222.
Conference
What time does Conference registration open?
Registration opens at 8.30 on Tuesday 6 and Wednesday 7 February in the Sanctuary Foyer of the QEII Centre. BH&HPA staff will be on hand to assist with the collection of delegate badges.
What time does Conference begin?
Conference 2024 will open at 10.00 in the Fleming with refreshments available in the Britten from 09.00.
Will there be an exhibition?
Yes. Our Exhibition will run concurrently with the business programme on both Tuesday 6 and Wednesday 7 February in the Britten. BH&HPA Associate Members will be pleased to discuss their products and services with you. The Exhibition will open at 09.00 on both days.
When can I get a programme?
The programme will be available for collection from BH&HPA’s registration desk in the Sanctuary Foyer.
What’s the dress code?
We would like to create a business atmosphere for the Westminster Conference so both business and smart casual dress would be appropriate.
Social media
Members support of BH&HPA Conference through social media is welcomed. For security reasons we would ask that you do not share the location of the event – the QEII Centre - in Tweets, on LinkedIn or in any other social media posts, please.
Mobile phones policy
Please show respect for speakers and other delegates by ensuring that your mobile phone is silenced during conference sessions.
Accessibility and facilities
There is an in-built ramp to the east of the Centre’s main entrance for wheelchair access. All conference rooms can be accessed without the need to use the stairs. There are accessible toilets on the ground floor and the conference floor (3rd floor).
BH&HPA Banquet Wednesday 7 February at the Underglobe
Coaches depart the Park Plaza Westminster Bridge at 18.30 prompt. Please be at the hotel’s main entrance by 18.15 where BH&HPA staff will operate a ticket check prior to boarding.
The event concludes at 01.00 when coaches will return guests to the Park Plaza Westminster Bridge. A shuttle service back to the hotel will also run from 23:00.
The dress code is black tie.
Have another question?
Try the QEII’s FAQ page for further venue related queries, https://qeiicentre.london/faqs .
Otherwise, please contact BH&HPA central office on 01452 526911 or enquiries@bhhpa.org.uk.