A-Z Useful facilities and where to find them

ACCESS
Access to Battersea Evolution is via the main entrance and a ramp is positioned for wheelchairs users.  All elements of White Gallery are on the ground level and therefore accessible to all exhibitors and visitors.

ADDRESS
Battersea Evolution, The British Genius Site, Battersea Park, London, SW11 4NJ
Please note that as Battersea Evolution is a temporary venue the postcode is not exact and satellite navigation often directs people towards Albert Bridge Road. Due to one way systems within Battersea Park all guests and contractors arriving via vehicles must use the Chelsea Gate entrance to the park, off Queenstown Road. Click here to get directions
For satellite navigation systems which allow users to input GPS points, the following GPS point will direct guests to the correct entrance to the park (Chelsea Gate):
Degree Min     Sec                      
51           28        59     N
00           09        02     W

AIRPORTS
There are five airports in London, below you will find the list in order of proximity from the closest to the farthest:
- Heathrow (15 miles / 26 km) www.heathrowairport.com
- City (19 miles / 38 km) www.londoncityairport.com
- Gatwick (28 miles / 47 km) www.gatwickairport.com
- Luton (40 miles / 64 km) www.london-luton.co.uk
- Stansted (50 miles / 82 km) www.stanstedairport.com

BUSES
The organisers will be running a free shuttle service (see SHUTTLE BUS section).
- Route Number 137 stops directly outside the Chelsea Gate, and runs north to south from Oxford Circus – Streatham Hill via Sloane Square. Other routes also service Queenstown Road or Battersea Park Stations (Routes 344, 44 & 156).
- Route Number 49 runs north to south from Shepherds Bush - Clapham Junction via Battersea Bridge Road. There are a number of other routes that also service Battersea Bridge Road (345, 19, 319 & 239)
Please see www.tfl.gov.uk for more information on bus, train and tube routes.

CATERING
The Champagne Bar offers an enticing range of of carefully prepared light lunches, healthy snacks and other drinks and refreshments to accompany that well deserved glass of bubbly. In addition, new for this year is the outdoor Vintage Garden Cafe providing visitors with the opportunity to sit, relax and enjoy a range of refreshments and light meals in the glorious spring sunshine.

CHILDREN
Children are allowed to visit the show but must be accompanied at all time by a parent or guardian.

CLOAKROOM
The cloakroom is situated at the main entrance to White Gallery.  Luggage can be stored here and this facility is free to all exhibitors and visitors.

CONGESTION ZONE
Battersea Evolution is located in Battersea Park which is outside the congestion charge zone.

FIRST AID
A medical service will be provided during Exhibition opening hours. The first-aid room is located in the organisers’ office on the mezzanine level.  Please notify a steward or one of the organisers if you require any medical assistance.

HOTEL/ACCOMMODATION
London has an extensive range of hotels; however White Gallery has appointed Reservation Highway as an agent to help you booking your hotel.See our hotel booking service >

ORGANISERS OFFICE
The Organisers’ Office is situated on the mezzanine level.

PARKING
For travel to White Gallery London, visitors are strongly advised to use public transport and the free shuttle buses service. A very limited number of Car Parking spaces are available outside of the venue on a first come first served basis. However, these cannot be reserved or guarenteed. Visitors are advised that other Car parks in the general area will be very busy at this time of the year.

PHOTOGRAPHY
Photography is NOT permitted anywhere within the gallery.  Only accredited press photographers are allowed to take photos. If you are not, and take any photographs (either by camera or by mobile phone) at the event, you will be asked to delete them prior to leaving the premises.

PRESS OFFICE
The press office is located in the second floor. Press accreditation required.See press area section.

REGISTRATION
Please click here to register to attend the event

SALES OFFICE
The Organisers’ Office is situated in the main entrance foyer area.

SHUTTLE BUS SERVICE
There will be a complimentary shuttle bus service running during the show open days on a regular basis from Sloane Square Tube Station to Battersea Evolution. This will be for all visitors wishing to attend the show so please advise all your clients. The Pick up point is outside the Sloane Square HotelFor more details please email: ops@whitegallery.com

SMOKING
Smoking is prohibited in all areas of White Gallery. However, there will be a designated smoking area outside the venue.

SITE PLANS
The White Gallery layout plan PDF shows the layout of the exhibition highlighting the locations of stands, registration points, fashion show room, and onsite facilities. Download White Gallery floor plans> COMING SOON!

TAXIS
There are London black taxis at the main entrance of Battersea Evolution.
To hire a mini cab (private car) please call:
- Addison Lee +44 (0)20 7387 8888
- Climate Cars +44 (0)20 8968 0440 

TOILETS
The toilets are situated near the entrance to White Gallery.

TRAINS
- Battersea Park railway station  is within an 8 - 10 minute walking distance, straight up Queenstown Road towards Chelsea Bridge. Clapham Junction and London Victoria railway stations are both a short taxi ride away.
- The closest main train station is London Victoria. Other main train stations connected by metro are Paddington, Waterloo, London Bridge and King’s Cross St Pancras.
To plan your journey by public transport go to www.tfl.gov.uk.
Visit www.nationalrail.co.uk/ for information on national train services or www.eurostar.com for international services.

TUBE / METRO / UNDERGROUND
The nearest tube station is Sloane Square on the Circle and District Lines. This is approximately 15 minutes walk away via Lower Sloane Street, Chelsea Bridge Road, Chelsea Bridge and Queenstown Road.
Visit www.tfl.gov.uk to find out info about London underground services. Download tube map pdf >

VENUE
White Gallery is being held at Battersea Evolution in Battersea Park. See the location section for details and directions.