The conference takes place at the Royal School of Mines, a Grade II-listed Edwardian building in South Kensington, London. The main entrance is on Prince Consort Road, close to the Royal Albert Hall.
AddressRoyal School of Mines, Imperial College, South Kensington, London SW7 2AZ, United Kingdom
EntrancePrince Consort Road
Getting There
By Underground
The nearest station is South Kensington, on the District, Circle and Piccadilly lines. From the station, follow the pedestrian subway signposted to the museums, or walk north along Exhibition Road, then turn left into Prince Consort Road. Gloucester Road station is also within walking distance.
District
Circle
Piccadilly
By bus
Several London bus routes stop within easy walking distance of the venue. Use the Transport for London journey planner to find the best route from your accommodation.
From London Heathrow Airport
Take the Piccadilly line directly to South Kensington. Alternatively, take the Heathrow Express to London Paddington, then the Circle line to South Kensington.
From London Gatwick Airport
Take the Gatwick Express or a national rail service to London Victoria, then the District or Circle line westbound to South Kensington.
From London Stansted Airport
Take the Stansted Express to London Liverpool Street, then the Circle line to South Kensington.
From London City Airport
Take the DLR to Canning Town, the Jubilee line to Green Park, then the Piccadilly line to South Kensington.
By Eurostar
From St Pancras International, take the Piccadilly line from King's Cross St Pancras directly to South Kensington.
By taxi
Licensed taxis are available across central London. Airports are a long distance from the city centre, so a taxi for the whole airport journey is not recommended; if you do take one, confirm the cost before you travel.
By car
Parking near the venue is severely restricted, and driving to the venue is not recommended. Street parking in the surrounding area is limited and time-restricted.
Please check routes, timetables and fares with the transport operators before you travel. If you have accessibility requirements, contact us in advance.
Where to Stay
Participants book and pay for their own accommodation. Late June is a busy period in London, so we recommend booking early.
The hotels below are listed for information only. ALHCONF has no partnership, reserved room allocation or discount arrangement with any of them. Participants are responsible for their own booking and all accommodation costs.
London is one of the world's great centres of science, medicine and public health, with centuries of history visible in its streets, parks and landmarks. The venue is in South Kensington, a district known for its museums, including the Science Museum, the Natural History Museum and the Victoria and Albert Museum, and is a short walk from Kensington Gardens and Hyde Park. Registration for in-person participants includes a free guided tour of London.
pound sterling (GBP, £). Card and contactless payments are widely accepted, including on London's public transport. This is separate from the currency used for registration fees.
Language
English.
Weather in late June
usually mild to warm, with long daylight hours and the possibility of showers; bring layers and a light rain jacket.
Time zone
British Summer Time (BST, UTC+1) during the conference.
Electricity
Type G plugs, 230 V.
Emergency number
999 (112 also works).
Need a visa?
Register first, then request your invitation letter.
