Visitor Information

How to find us

Olympia West
12 Blythe Rd
London
W14 8UX
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Accessibility

Blue Badge Parking

If you need a space for your car, you need to pre-book online as parking spaces are limited. Olympia London’s parking tariff is applicable to all visitors. There are also wide bays for Blue Badge holders in Olympia London’s motorail car park. These bays are issues on a first-come, first-served basis. Should you wish to pre-book, this does not guarantee you a disabled bay, but it will ensure you have a space in the motor rail car park.

When you arrive, please inform car parking staff that you have pre-booked a parking space and that you require a disabled  bay, and someone will assist you. All disabled parking is charged at the standard tariff rates.


Venue Access

Olympia West has a ramp in the foyer and passenger lifts to the upper level.

For any special access requirements or requests, please get in touch with the venue using the contact page.


Venue Floor Plans

You can download floor plans of each space at Olympia London here.


Wheelchair Loan

Wheelchairs are available on loan for use at Olympia London, on receipt of a refundable security deposit. We recommend that wheelchairs are booked in advance by submitting an enquiry using the contact page. Your wheelchair can then be made ready for you on arrival at the venue.


Assistance Animals

The wellbeing and comfort of our visitors is incredibly important to us. Therefore personal support animals such as guide dogs and hearing dogs are welcome at Ceramic Art London.

Please be aware that welfare facilities for support animals are not available onsite and all owners will be fully responsible for the actions of their animal, which will need to be kept under control and on a lead or harness or in a pet carrier.


Toilets and Cloakrooms

See the venue floor plans for the location of cloakrooms and accessible toilets. All separate, accessible toilet facilities are unisex. There are also modified cubicles within the gents and ladies toilets.

A cloakroom is available at the venue.


First Aid

Qualified first aid staff are available. The venue has also been accredited as a dementia-friendly venue  by the Mayor of London’s culture team.


Transport

Bus

Please check tfl.gov.uk before travelling.

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

9 – runs to and from Aldwych and Hammersmith.

23 – runs to and from Westbourne Park and Hammersmith.

27 – runs to and from Chalk Farm and Turnham Green.

28 – runs to and from Kensal Rise and Wandsworth.

49 – runs to and from White City and Clapham Junction.

391 – runs to and from Fulham and Richmond.

N9, N23, N27, N28 also run a night service.


Underground

Please check tfl.gov.uk before travelling.

District Line

Kensington (Olympia) is the dedicated London Underground station next to the venue.

There is only a Direct line service from Earls Court on weekends. When travelling from Monday-Friday, you can change at West Brompton for a 2 minute Overground train to Kensington (Olympia).

Alternatively, West Kensington is an 8 minute walk away

Central Line

Travel to Shepherd’s Bush then change for a 2 minute Overground train to Kensington (Olympia)

Piccadilly Line

Baron’s Court is a 9 minute walk away from Olympia.


Rail

Please check nationalrail.co.uk before travelling. 

Kensington (Olympia) is the train station next to the venue.

London Overground services run from Clapham Junction, Balham, East Croydon, Shepherd’s Bush, Watford Junction, Milton Keynes Central, Willesden Junction, West Hampstead and Stratford.


Driving

Please note, Olympia London falls within the Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ). Please check whether your vehicle is subject to ULEZ charge before you arrive. We also always recommend planning your journey in advance and checking for any travel disruptions before you leave.

If you’re visiting Olympia London and arriving via car, there is both onsite and offsite car parking facilities available. If you require onsite parking, we ask that you pre-book online to ensure you secure a space. If you’re unable to book a space with us, we have off-site parking locations in our local area including Westfield Shepherd’s Bush, located 10 minutes’ drive away from the venue.

Parking map and tariffs available via olympia.london


Refreshments

A full selection of food and drink will be available onsite, including:

  • Hot food options, including vegetarian
  • Salad bar
  • Sandwiches
  • Pastries
  • Hot and cold drinks, including beer and wine