the london book fair
11–13 March 2025
Olympia London

Venue and Travel

We're looking forward to welcoming you to The London Book Fair. On this page you'll find information on our venue, how to get there, and our opening times.

Check out our Visitor Guide for more information on registration, booking accommodation and what's on at LBF. 


The venue

Olympia London

Hammersmith Road
Kensington
London
W14 8UX

2025 dates

Tuesday 11 March 2025
09.00 - 18.30 

Wednesday 12 March 2025
09.00 - 18.30 

Thursday 13 March 2025
09.00 - 17.00 

2026 dates

Tuesday 10 March – Thursday 12 March




How to get here

Underground

Nearest stations by walking distance:

  • Barons Court (Piccadilly & District line) - 8-min
  • Hammersmith (Piccadilly & District line) - 10-min
  • West Brompton (District line) - 15-min
  • High Street Kensington (Circle line) - 15-min


     

Local buses

The following buses all stop within a very short walking distance of the venue:

  • No. 9:  Aldwych to/from Hammersmith
  • No. 23: Westbourne Park to/from Hammersmith
  • No. 27: Chalk Farm to/from Turnham Green
  • No. 28: Kensal Rise to/from Wandsworth
  • No. 49: White City to/from Clapham Junction
  • No. 391: Fulham to/fromRichmond

Taxi

You can simply flag down a licenced London taxi outside the venue or you may wish to order a minicab to come and collect you. 

  • Tipping: As a guideline it is customary to tip taxi drivers between 10-15% of the fare.

 

 

 

Car

It's quicker and easier to travel to Olympia via public transport, but we know that sometimes driving is the only option.

Train

Olympia is served by its own dedicated rail station - Kensington (Olympia).
 

Air

LBF can be easily reached from all four London airports. View directions to help plan your journey and make your way to the fair.

Visiting London

Whist the City of London stands at just over a square mile, the London we know today is much larger, comprising of impressive historical sites such as The Tower of London, St. Paul's Cathedral and Westminster Abbey.

Visitors to London will find plenty to do, with a whole host of museums, parks, theaters, shops and restaurants, easily reachable by public transport.

With its fascinating history and abundance of things to see and do, London is the perfect city to explore during your time at The London Book Fair.

Click here for more information on where to visit and things to do in London.

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