The 50+ Show at London Olympia's Grand Hall
| Getting to Olympia | Disabled Information | Catering Information | Sign Language Information |
The best way to travel to The 50+ Show is by public transport and to go by train. The Grand Hall at Olympia is just a short distance away from the station. Please scroll further down this page a TFL Journey planner will also assist you in planning your journey.
For further information on how to get to Olympia click here
By Train
Up to ten trains an hour stop at Kensington (Olympia). The majority are London Overground, along with a couple operated by Southern. Oyster works on both. The overground service is quick, reliable and requent, and integrated into Tfl's journey planner. London Overground and Southern trains run direct services to Kensington Olympia station. Direct services run from Clapham Junction, Balham, East Croydon, Shepherd's Bush, Watford Junction, Milton Keynes Central, Willesden Junction, West Hampstead and Stratford.
Turn left out of the exit of the station onto Olympia Way and follow the signs for Olympia Grand Hall.
For National Rail enquiries please visit www.nationalrail.co.uk or call 08457 48 49 50.
For Southern Rail enquiries please visit www.southernrailway.com
You can buy your train tickets in advance here
Click here to see a larger version of this map with additional rail connections
Plan your journey by using the Transport for London Journey Planner below, (please be advised that the pre determined location is already set to the Grand Hall Olympia so you will only need to input your departure point, please be advised that the Journey Planner tool only covers the London transport network) You can also look on line at : www.tfl.gov.uk
Journey Planner
By Underground
Kensington underground station is on the District
Line and has disabled access. Please be advised that there is now a reduced service on this line, please check the latest tube information with regards to the Disctrict line before you set out. For the latest
tube travel information go to: www.tfl.gov.uk
Turn left out of the exit of the station. The entrance to Olympia Grand Hall is on the right hand side on Olympia Way.
By Bus
Olympia is served by the following bus routes
Hammersmith Road: 9, 10, 27, 28
Holland Road: 49
North End Road: 391 View an interactive map with bus routes to the venue here
By Bicycle
For cycle route information go to: www.tfl.gov.uk
There are bike racks outside the National Hall,
on Hammersmith Road, and outside the Pillar Hall,
on Olympia Way.
By Organised Tour
By National Express
For more information on National Express routes go to www.nationalexpress.com or call 08750 80 80 80
By Car
Please be advised that it is quicker and easier
to travel to the venues by public transport.
From M1/A1/M11/A10 take the A406
westbound to A4. Continue on A4 over Hammersmith
Flyover, turn left onto the B317 (North End Road)
and follow signs.
From M4/A4 follow directions
as above.
From A3/M3 follow signs for
central London, take Wandsworth or Putney Bridges.
From Wandsworth Bridge, turn
left onto New Kings Road, turn right onto Fulham
High Street, which becomes Fulham Palace Road.
At Hammersmith roundabout turn right onto Hammersmith
Road and follow signs.
From Putney Bridge, turn left
onto Fulham Palace Road and follow directions
as above.
From M2/M20/A2 follow signs
to central London, take Blackfriars, London,
Waterloo, Vauxhall, Southwark, Chelsea or Battersea
Bridges, turn left along Embankment and follow
signs.
From A12/A13 follow signs for
central London towards Tower or London Bridge.
Do not cross bridge, instead continue along Embankment
and follow signs.
Click here for information about parking at Olympia.
Olympia Multi-storey car park (P3): Access on
Maclise Road with pedestrian access on Olympia
Way. Accessible parking spaces available at street
level.
Olympia Motorail Car Park (P4): Accommodates all
cars, vans and lorries up to and including 7.5
tonnes.
Olympia Grand Hall access is on Olympia Way. The entrance to the hall is flat.
For any special access requirements or requests please contact the switchboard on 020 7385 1200.
Wheelchairs are available on loan for use at Olympia, on receipt of a refundable security deposit. We recommend that wheelchairs are booked in advance by calling 020 7598 2411 for Olympia. Your wheelchair can then be made ready for you on arrival at the venue.
All assistance dogs are welcome. Venue staff should be approached for further information. It is however not recommended that animals be subjected to the loud noises and special effects from concerts. The venue should be contacted directly should you have concerns or special requirements.
You are welcome to bring your own food or packed lunch with you - there will be plenty of places to take the weight off your feet and enjoy your sandwiches.
Otherwise there are plenty of places to eat and drink both within the venues and in the local area.
Take your pick from a range of catering brands
within the halls, including The Orchard and DP
Cappucino. There's something to whet anyone's appetite.
Looking for something further afield? The local
area has plenty of restaurants and bars where you
can entertain clients, grab a bit to eat after
the show, or relax and unwind after a tiring day
at the show. There is a Pizza Express right outside
and several restaurants serving middle eastern
cusine just across the road from the exhibition
hall.
The 50+ Show aims to ensure that all visitors are able to make the most of their visit by providing a sign language interpreter for those who are hard of hearing. Sign Language Interpreted sessions will take place as per the list below:
Thursday
10.30-11.00 Prudential Seminar Theatre
11.45-12.15 Seminar Theatre Two
13.10-13.40 Travel Seminar Theatre
14.00-14.45 Cookery Theatre
15.00-15.30 Seminar Theatre Two
Friday
10.15-10.45 Seminar Theatre Two
11.00-11.30 Travel Seminar Theatre
11.45-12.15 Seminar Theatre Two
12.45-13.30 Cookery Theatre
14.15-14.45 Prudential Seminar Theatre
15.30-16.15 The Performance Stage
Saturday
10.15-10.45 Seminar Theatre Two
11.00-11.30 Travel Seminar Theatre
11.45-12.15 Seminar Theatre Two
12.45-13.30 Cookery Theatre
14.15-14.45 Prudential Seminar Theatre
15.30-16.15 The Performance Stage
COME ALONG AND MEET THE CELEBRITIES
Angela Rippon and Esther Rantzen will both be making appearances at the show this year.
THE HEALTH TOURISM SHOW RETURNS TO LONDON
Come and visit international exhibitors and find out more about the range of health treatment options on offer.
COOKING GOOD IN THE COOKERY THEATRE
Visitors will be tempted by the culinary skills of celebrity chef Richard Fox who will be cooking up something good at the show
