Tuesday May 18, 2004

ExCeL London, London's premier events venue, set amongst a mile of stunning waterside scenery, is the perfect place to hold a Christmas party. Whether it is to transform a room into a winter wonderland or Moulin Rouge for over 50-1,000, or just have a three-course meal for 20, ExCeL London has the perfect space.

For 2004, ExCeL London are also looking at putting together one-stop themed packages for smaller and larger corporate events from 1,000-3,500 guests. ExCeL London is London’s most advanced, purpose-built events venue.

Located in the heart of London’s Docklands, on a 100-acre site by Royal Victoria Dock, ExCeL London is ten minutes from Canary Wharf and is easily accessible from anywhere in the UK.

There is ample, flexible space, enviable facilities and a team of event specialists to assist with every aspect of an event, as well as inclusive packaging pricing with a single itemised bill. Each event is appointed a single point of contact that works with each company to help manage the event from start to finish.

ExCeL London's Conference Centre comprises 4 subdivided suites, which together can accommodate up to 1,000 guests. The surrounding areas can be used as reception areas and banqueting suites. It is ideal for Christmas parties, helping to keep costs to a minimum and save time, whilst allowing companies to theme the area to their own specific requirements.

Says ExCeL London's Head of Event Management, James Mark: "At ExCeL London there is the freedom to innovate, creating an event with that elusive 'difference' in the ideal location and with the expertise to transform any Christmas party into a fantastic experience. Whether companies want to bring their guests in via the river, entertain them with a spectacular riverside firework display, wine and dine them or transform the venue into a themed event, we make it simple every step of the way."

ExCeL London provides a self-contained campus style environment, within easy access of Central London, which includes outstanding facilities such as 4 star hotels, including the Holiday Inn, The Sunborn Yacht Hotel, the Ramada Hotel & Suites, the Novotel and Fox apartments, to budget hotels such as the Travel Inn and Ibis; and over 30 bars, restaurants and pubs.

How To Get There

If you are travelling by public transport, ExCeL London has it's own dedicated DLR station - Custom House for ExCeL London, which will take you straight to the door via a covered walkway. Our recommended route to ExCeL London is to take the Jubilee Line to Canning Town, where you can change for the 2-stop DLR journey to Custom House.

If you prefer to travel by car, we have over 4,000 car parking spaces available and are directly linked to the North Circular (A406), M11, A13, A20 and M25. For further directions, call us on 020 7069 5000, visit www.ExCeL-london.co.uk or try www.streetmap.co.uk and enter our postcode E16 1XL for step-by-step directions.

For further information, visit our website www.ExCeL-london.co.uk.

For sales enquiries, please contact our Sales Team on 020 7069 4000 or email sales.enquiries@excel-london.co.uk.

For more information, please contact Gemma Parkhouse at ExCeL London on 020 7069 4739 or email GemmaParkhouse@excel-london.co.uk