Olympia London is one of the UK's oldest exhibition venues, in West Kensington, and one of the most distinctive to build in — its Victorian architecture and recent redevelopment mean the practical constraints are different from a modern, purpose-built exhibition park. The venue is well connected and well loved by organisers, but rigging, ceiling heights and access can vary noticeably between its different halls, so confirming your specific space early matters more here than at a newer venue.
About Olympia London
Olympia has hosted exhibitions since the Victorian era and has been through a significant modern redevelopment, blending its historic character with updated facilities. It sits in West Kensington, served directly by Kensington Olympia station, making it easy to reach from central London and beyond without needing a car.
What a Historic Venue Means for Your Stand
Because Olympia's halls vary in age, layout and ceiling height, don't assume your stand design will translate directly from a more standardised venue. Confirm rigging points, ceiling height and floor loading for your specific hall before finalising your design — this is one venue where an early site-specific conversation with your stand company saves real problems later.
Access and Build Logistics
As with any city venue, loading access and vehicle routes are more constrained than at an out-of-town exhibition park. Confirm your loading slot and access route with the venue in advance, and brief your stand company on any hall-specific quirks — older buildings sometimes have access points that aren't obvious from the floor plan alone.
Choosing a Contractor for Olympia
Ask any prospective stand company whether they've built in your specific hall before, not just at the venue generally — see our full buyer's checklist for the questions worth asking any contractor. Redblu builds at venues across the UK from our Glasgow and Hampshire depots, with a named project manager on-site through build day.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Olympia London?
West Kensington, London, served directly by Kensington Olympia station.
Is Olympia London a modern venue?
It's a historic Victorian-era venue that's been through significant modern redevelopment, so facilities are updated but hall layouts and constraints still vary by building age.
Do I need a different stand design for Olympia?
Not necessarily, but confirm rigging points, ceiling height and floor loading for your specific hall before finalising your design, since these vary more here than at a purpose-built venue.
Does Redblu build stands at Olympia London?
Yes — from both our Glasgow and Hampshire depots, with a named project manager on-site for every build.
Exhibiting at Olympia? Talk to our team.
