Plan your visit | Veteran UK | 23rd October 2025 | London

Event Information

Date:
Thursday 23rd October 2025

Times:
10:00-15:30 (Last entry 15:00)

Venue:
QEII Centre, Broad Sanctuary, London, SW1P 3EE

The largest dedicated conference, events and exhibition space in central London

Situated in the heart of Westminster, the QEII Centre is ideally located to take advantage of everything London has to offer.

Uniquely situated in the shadow of Big Ben, Westminster Abbey and the London Eye, you will be within a five minute walk to the Thames and surrounded by excellent transport links in and out of the capital.

Transport options and directions to the QEII Centre can be found below.

Train

The closest train stations are:

Charing Cross - 12 mins walk

Victoria - 14 mins walk

Waterloo - 18 mins walk

Tube

The closest tube stations are:

St. James Park - 4 mins walk

Westminster - 6 mins walk

Victoria Station - 14 mins walk

Parking

There is no parking at the venue but there are several car parks within walking distance - spaces can be limited.

Van and Car parking is available at the Q-Park Westminster, which is a 7-minute walk from the Centre.

Find parking

Disabled Parking

Blue badge holders are permitted to park on the QEII Centre forecourt free of charge. Parking in this location is subject to availability so please call ahead on +44 20 7798 4000 to enquire.

Disabled passengers arriving by taxis or alternative vehicles may disembark on the forecourt.

Cycle Parking

There are several docking stations in close proximity, including the nearest at Storey’s Gate opposite the side of the QEII and Abbey Orchard Street, a five minute-walk away. To find out more about where you can hire and dock the bikes, please visit here

Will I need to be registered to attend?

You will need to be registered to attend, please print or bring your e-ticket on your phone and show this at the EXPO registration desks on arrival along with photographic ID. If you are not registered and do not have photo ID then you will not be permitted entry.
You will not be able to register at the event, registration will close midnight the day before.

Will there be security at the event?

All visitors will be required to pass through bag searches.

We therefore ask you to consider keeping bags and possessions to a minimum. Please also consider the size of your bag - we recommend just one small bag or handbag - to minimise the time it takes to search and gain access to the event. When planning your arrival to the venue, we suggest you allow some extra time for security checks.

What is the venues accessibility?

There is a ramp from the forecourt which leads to the QEII Centre front doors and is wide enough for easy wheelchair access. In addition to this, a DDA compliant registration point is also available to wheelchair delegates. The QEII lifts can all accommodate a wheelchair.

Will there be any cloakroom or storage facilities?

A cloakroom will be available near the registration desks but will only hold coats and small bags. All items are left at your own risk.

Are there any prayer rooms available?

A prayer room will be available for you to use, please ask for the location at the registration desks.

Can I get access to the venue Wi-Fi?

The QEII Centre has free visitor Wi-Fi on QEII Guest - no password is needed but you will be required to accept the terms and Conditions.

Where do I go for lost property?

Please go to the registration desks at the event or after the event you can email expo@satosmedia.com

Are children allowed in the venue?

We will allow children over the age of 16 to attend the event with a parent or guardian (The parent or guardian must be registered and have photo ID)
For security reasons, the event is not suitable for children under the age of 16 or for babies in prams.

Are dogs allowed in the venue?

We welcome guide dogs, hearing dogs and other assistance dogs at the Centre. No other pets are permitted.

Are there any hotels nearby?

The venue has a selection of hotels nearby, please use the venue post code (SW1P 3EE) to find suitable places to stay.

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