The Institution is situated close to Covent Garden, with its variety of market stalls, shops and restaurants, and is within easy reach of London's famous Theatre land. Other tourist attractions, such as the Houses of Parliament and Big Ben, Buckingham Palace, St Paul's Cathedral and the British Airways London Eye, are easily accessible.

A wide number of bus routes also serve the Institution, stopping in the Strand nearby.

Registrants are strongly advised not to travel by car, as the area is a restricted parking zone. There will be no parking available within Savoy Place. If travelling by car is unavoidable, the nearest National Car Parks are situated at St Martins Lane Hotel, 45 St Martins Lane, WC2N and Drury Lane. Please refer to www.ncp.co.uk and type 'Savoy Place' in the search function.

London Congestion Charge

Savoy Place is located within the congestion charge area of London. You can pay the congestion charge either in advance or on the day of travel. The charge is £8 if you pay by 10pm on the day of travel. An additional £2 surcharge will apply if you pay from 10.00pm until midnight on the day of travel.

For further details including discounts/exemptions, please telephone TFL's Travel Information Centre (020 7222 1234) or alternatively view the website www.tfl.gov.uk

Information websites

The following are a list of websites that may be of interest to you prior to your visit to London:

Tourist Information

A few websites to help the non-Londoner are given below:

London Pass: All participants may wish to buy a London Pass for the duration of their stay, which will enable them to travel free on public transport and get free admission into various London attractions. Please click www.londonpass.com for more information.

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Time Out: Time Out takes you straight to the action with city guides to the world's top 33 cities. They review thousands of the best restaurants, clubs and bars, assess the hotels and show you the finest sights and shows. Wherever you're going, they have the low-down on this month's hottest events www.timeout.com

Passport and Visa

Participants are strongly advised to determine which requirements apply to them with respect to entering the UK. For information please consult your nearest British Embassy or travel agent.

Currency

The official currency of UK is £ sterling. Some larger shops may accept Euros.

Banking

Travellers' cheques can be cashed at numerous banks. There are ATM machines around. Some banks are closed on Saturdays and all day Sunday. There are foreign exchange booths at all major airports and Bureau De Change can be found anywhere in London.

Credit Cards

Commonly accepted credit cards in hotels, restaurants and shops are American Express, Visa, and Mastercard. Display signs are usually visible in all restaurants and shops indicating which cards they accept.

Electrical

The electrical voltage of the UK is 230 volts. Three pin adapter and can be found in most electrical stores.