Location
The Phoenix Challenge London will be held at:
IET London: Savoy Place
2 Savoy Place
London
WC2R 0BL
Attire
Business attire. For military speakers request service uniform that has a coat and tie.
Hotel
There are no associated accommodation room blocks with this year’s Phoenix ChallengeTM.
Directions
Download the Directions and Parking Guide
Walking Map
London Underground Stations
The nearest London Underground stations are
Embankment and Temple on the Central and
District line and Charing Cross (exit 1) on the
Bakerloo and Northern Line. Walking distance from
all three Underground stations is approximately 10
minutes. For further information visit tfl.gov.uk
London’s mainline stations at Waterloo, Victoria
and Charing Cross are 10 minutes away by
Underground.
For further information visit
nationalrail.co.uk
River Boats
The Embankment Pier is the main western
departure point for the MBNA Thames Clippers
route RB1 commuter service. All commuter services
go west (upriver) to London Eye Pier before turning
and continuing east (downriver) to the North
Greenwich Pier for The O2.
The pier is operated by London River Services.
Further information is available at
thamesclippers.com
Taxis
Taxis can be easily picked up from the Strand and
along the Embankment. They can stop right outside
the venue opposite the front door.
Most licensed London black cabs are wheelchair
accessible by ramp and include accessibility aids.
Bus Stops
Buses 6 and 11 stop at Aldwych
- 3 minute walk away
Buses 15 and 23 stop on the Strand (by Boots)
- 5 minute walk away
Buses 5, 6, 9, 13, 139 and 176 stop at
Charing Cross Station - 10 minute walk away
From the Airports
Gatwick
Gatwick express (30 min) to Victoria Station then three stops on the Circle or District line to Embankment Station.
Heathrow
Direct train to Covent Garden via the Piccadilly line, then follow directions from Covent Garden (above).
Stansted
Stansted express to Liverpool Street station then seven stops on the Circle Line to Embankment station.
City
DLR to Bank station then walk through to Monument Station. It's then five stops on the Circle or District Line to Embankment Station.
Parking
IET London: Savoy Place does not have any guest or member parking facilities. There are parking bays around the building, but these are subject to availability. Parking restrictions apply – please check
Westminster City Council’s website for more information:
westminster.gov.uk/parking/parking-zones-and-prices
Disabled parking bays
There are bays available on the following nearby streets:
- Whitehall Place – 2 bays
- Long Acre – 2 bays
- Floral Street – 1 bay
- William IV Street – 1 bay
- Henrietta Street – 1 bay
- Temple Place – 1 bay
- Wellington Street – 2 bays
- Surrey Street – 2 bays
- St. Martin’s Lane – 1 bay
- Bow Street – 1 bay
Car Parks Near to IET London: Savoy Place
For a more information, please Download the Directions and Parking Guide