17 - 19 March 2025
ExCeL London

When & Where

Location

IFE, International Food & Drink Event is located at ExCeL London.

Plan your journey to ExCeL London in advance and check for any travel disruptions before you leave. We encourage all visitors to travel to the event by public transport. 

Address:

ExCeL London, Royal Victoria Dock, 1 Western Gateway, London E16 1XL

Opening & Closing Times

Monday 17 March: 10.00 – 17.00

Tuesday 18 March: 10.00 – 17.00

Wednesday 19 March: 10.00 – 16.00*
*Last entry on Wednesday will be from 15.00.

 

Accommodation

ExCeL London is located close to 16 hotels with 3,299 bedrooms, surrounded by a wealth of bars and restaurants.

Our new hotel partner, Event Express is dedicated to providing the best hotel booking service for events. They always ensure the best quality and value are achieved for every show.

By Bus

These are the buses that leave from/ arrive at stops by the Exhibition Centre.

147, 241, 300, 325, 473, 541, 678 N551

By Car

It is strongly recommended that if any exhibitors or visitors are driving to the venue and require parking, they book through the official on-site parking website at ExCeL London.

You can download our parking map which shows you the location of the car parks on campus.

If you’re arriving via the M11, the North Circular (A406) or the A13, as you get closer to ExCeL you’ll pick up signs for Royal Docks, City Airport and ExCeL London. If you’re using satellite navigation please enter E16 1XL as the postcode.

You can also use the what3words app or go to the website, and enter the three word address.

Please note, from 25 October 2021, the Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) includes ExCeL London. Please visit the ULEZ website here to check whether your vehicle is subject to ULEZ charge.

By Train & Tube

The Elizabeth Line Abbey Wood-bound branch is the quickest route to ExCeL London, only taking 11 minutes from Liverpool Street. Alight at Custom House for ExCeL.

You can also use the Jubilee Line and alight at Canning Town to change onto a Beckton-bound DLR train for the quick two-stop journey to ExCeL: Prince Regent for ExCeL (for the east entrance or the ICC London).

London is connected by rail to all major cities in Great Britain, with frequent services to all corners of the country.

Rail services in the UK are run by a set of private train operating companies. Your point of departure will determine the best service to take and at what station your train will arrive into London.

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Interested in exhibiting at IFE 2025?

Get in touch today to secure a prime location on the floorplan and connect with new clients to grow your business.