Exhibition delivery guide
Same-day printing delivered to Olympia London
Olympia sits in a dense residential part of Kensington, which shapes everything about deliveries there — access is tighter and timing matters more than at a purpose-built dockside venue.
- Venue
- Olympia London
W14 8UX - From our works
- About 7 miles west of our Southwark works
- Courier run
- 40–60 minutes
- Order by
- 3pm for same-day dispatch
What we need to deliver to your stand
Venue deliveries fail for boring reasons — an incomplete address, or a phone that nobody answers. Give us these five things and it lands where it should:
- Event name — halls run several shows at once.
- Hall — Grand Hall, National Hall, West Hall and the Olympia Conference Centre.
- Stand number — exactly as printed on your exhibitor paperwork.
- Contact name — the person who will physically take it.
- Mobile number — one that will be answered on site, not a switchboard.
Deliver during build-up wherever possible. Most venues only accept exhibitor deliveries in defined build-up windows, and access tightens once the show opens. Tell us your build-up times when you order and we will work backwards from them.
Delivering to Olympia: what to know
Access is constrained by the location
Olympia is a Victorian building on a busy road in a residential area, with managed external traffic arrangements during build and breakdown. Delivery windows are enforced more strictly than at larger sites.
The Grand Hall has limited level access
Getting bulky items into the Grand Hall can involve more handling than you would expect. Flat-packed and rolled goods travel far better than rigid boards in large sizes.
Traffic west across London is the variable
The run from Southwark to Kensington crosses central London. Morning and late-afternoon deliveries take considerably longer than midday ones, so an early cutoff helps.
What we print for Olympia exhibitors
| Product | Notes |
|---|---|
| Roller banners | Compact to transport and the fastest emergency fix. |
| Foam boards | Order the size you can actually carry through the hall. |
| Stretch wall graphics | Fabric rolls small, which suits Olympia's access. |
| Posters & signage | Directional and price signage, printed and delivered same day. |
Check our artwork specifications before you upload — roller banner files in particular need extra height at the bottom for the cassette, which is the single most common reason an exhibition reprint has to be done twice.
Common questions
How far is Olympia from your Southwark works?
About 7 miles, but it crosses central London. Allow 40 to 60 minutes for a same-day courier, longer in peak traffic.
What is the best delivery time for Olympia?
Mid-morning to early afternoon during build-up. It avoids both the rush-hour crawl across town and the congestion at the venue when everyone arrives first thing.
What time do I need to order for delivery today?
Order with approved artwork and cleared payment by 3pm Monday to Friday and your job is printed and dispatched the same day. Call 020 7078 0380 first if you are close to the cutoff — we can often take a simple job later.
What do you need from me for a delivery to the stand?
Event name, hall, stand number, a contact name, and a mobile number that will be answered on site. Without a live mobile number the driver cannot complete the delivery and the job comes back to us.
Can you deliver during build-up?
Yes, and that is usually the right window. Most venues only accept exhibitor deliveries during specified build-up periods, and access is often restricted once the show opens. Tell us your build-up times when you order.
What if nobody is on the stand when the driver arrives?
The driver will call the mobile number on the order. If there is no answer the consignment cannot be left unattended in a hall and will be returned, which means a redelivery charge and a lost day. Make sure someone is contactable.
Exhibiting at Olympia London?
Order by 3pm and we will have it with you today. If you are up against it, ring us — we would rather talk it through than have you guess.
Start your order 020 7078 0380