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TRANSPORTATION

The London metropolitan is well served with the Hearthrow International Airport. The Gathering Of The Sons Of God and Exhibition events will be held in London central. The airport is well situated for cabs and shuttles.

WEATHER

The weather in October is pleasant with an average high of 76ºF and an average low of 59 ºF, with approximately one inche of rain during the month.

APPROPRIATE DRESS:

Dress for the conference sessions is business casual.

 

MAPS & GUIDES OF LONDON

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Train Taxi
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NEARBY AREAS OF INTEREST

 The British Library
The British Library holds 14 million books, 920,000 journals and newspaper titles, 58 million patents, 3 million sound recordings, and so much more. Located on Euston Road, a few minutes walk from MIC (between Euston and Kings Cross mainline stations).

The British Museum 
The British Museum exhibits the works of man from prehistoric to modern times with collections drawn from all around the world. Famous objects include the Rosetta Stone, sculptures from the Parthenon and the Portland Vase. Approximately 15 minutes walk from MIC.

Madame Tussauds London
Mingle with your favourite celebrity wax figures at London's most famous attraction. Located on Marylebone Road, with the closest underground station being Baker Street. This can be accessed by taking a short tube journey from Euston Square station (2 minutes from MIC).

Tower Of London
Her Majesty's Royal Palace and Fortress, more commonly known as the Tower of London (and historically as The Tower), is a historic fortress and scheduled monument in central London, England, on the north bank of the River Thames. The Tower of London is a short underground journey from Euston Square station.

Tate Modern
Tate Modern is Britain's national museum of modern art. Housed in the former Bankside Power Station on the banks of the River Thames, the gallery displays major works by Matisse and Picasso as well as contemporary work, exhibitions and installations.

Wembley Stadium - The Venue
The home of English football since 1923, the new Wembley Stadium opened in Spring 2007 and quickly reestablished itself as the country’s leading venue for sports and entertainment events. 4 stops on the underground from Euston Square station.

 

SHOPPING IN LONDON 

Camden Market
Camden Market is one of London's most popular weekend tourist attractions, offering fashion and crafts; a mix of people and foods from every corner of the world. The area has been made famous by films such as 'Withnail & I', pop icons 'Madness' & Oasis, and historic writers such as George Orwell, Mary Shelley and Charles Dickens.

Kensington High Street
Kensington High Street is one of western London's most popular shopping streets, with upmarket shops serving a wealthy area.

Oxford Street
Oxford Street is one and a half miles end to end. Most shops open 10am until 6 or 7pm. Some open Sunday 12 to 6pm with late nights on Thursday. Oxford Street is best known for Selfridges and the other big department stores which are all found in the section from Marble Arch to Oxford Circus, along with most of the big-name multinationals.

Regent Street
Regent Street is one of the major shopping streets in London's West End, well known to tourists and Londoners alike, and famous for its Christmas illuminations.

Westfield Shopping Centre 
The largest in-town shopping and leisure destination in Europe. You can shop for fashion and home wares well into the evening and many restaurants and bars open until midnight or later.

 

LOCAL FUN & LEISURE FACILITIES

Regents Park
Regents Park is the largest grass area for sports in central London and is approximately a 10-minute walk from the hotel. The park offers a wide variety of activities as well as an open-air theatre, London Zoo and many cafes and restaurants. It is open from 5am until dusk all year round.

Getting there via public transport:
Tube: Regent’s Park or Great Portland Street. Buses: 18, 27 or 30.

Swimming Pool & Gymnasium 
LA Fitness has a modern and well equipped gym at Great Portland Street, which is located half a mile from MIC. 

Address: 49 Hallam Street, London W1W 6JW
Tel: 020 7 436 2881

Opening Hours:
Mon – Thurs: 6.30am – 10.00pm
Fri: 6.30am – 8.00pm
Sat & Sun: 9.00am – 4.00pm

University of London Union (ULU)
Has a private health club owned and operated by ULU and it is open to the public. It has a 33m swimming pool, a 60-station gym and 2 studios, as well as up to 50 fitness classes per week and a wide range of beauty and therapy treatments available.

Address: Malet Street (off Gower Street)

Opening Hours: 
7.30am – 10.00pm Monday-Friday
9.00am – 7.00pm Sat & Sun