What does ExCeL London mean?
Exhibition Centre London
ExCeL London (an abbreviation for Exhibition Centre London) is an exhibition and international convention centre in the Royal Docks area of Newham, East London. Its 100-acre (0.40 km2) site is on the northern quay of the Royal Victoria Dock in London Docklands, between Canary Wharf and London City Airport.
What is the capacity of ExCeL London?
Capacity at a Glance
| Event Space | Reception | Theatre |
|---|---|---|
| Event Halls | 65000 | 20000 |
| ICC Auditorium | – | 4500 |
| ICC Capital Hall | 5000 | – |
| ICC London Suite | 200 | 200 |
How many acres is ExCeL London?
100-acre
ExCeL London is a £560m international venue located on a 100-acre waterside site in Royal Victoria Dock. It is the largest and most versatile venue in London, with an impressive 100,000sq m of multipurpose space.
Who owns ExCeL London?
Abu Dhabi National Exhibitions Company
ExCeL London/Owners
Work at London’s largest international exhibition and convention centre – which is owned by Abu Dhabi National Exhibitions Company (Adnec) – to boost floor space by 25 per cent will start next year, with an expected completion date of 2024.
Is ExCeL London in congestion zone?
When driving to ExCeL London follow signs for Royal Docks, City Airport and ExCeL. There is easy access from the M25, M11, A406 and A13. ExCeL London is not located in the Congestion Charge zone.
Is the ExCeL the same as the O2?
There is no direct connection from The O2 to ExCeL London. However, you can take the walk to North Greenwich station, take the subway to Canning Town station, take the walk to Canning Town DLR Station, take the train to Custom House, then take the walk to ExCeL London.
Is London ExCeL in the congestion charge zone?
Why was ExCeL London built?
This far more efficient method of moving goods required much larger ships that could not navigate down as far as the Royal Docks. Gradually the Royal Docks business fell into decline. ExCeL London opened in November 2000, in an area of huge regeneration in London’s historic Royal Docks.
Who built ExCeL Centre?
Sir Robert McAlpine
The centre was built by Sir Robert McAlpine: it opened in November 2000, and its name is a contraction of Exhibition Centre London. ExCeL’s site covers over 100 acres (400,000 m²) on the north quayside of the Royal Victoria Dock.