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Location & FAQs

Plan your visit to the National Geographic Traveller (UK) Food Festival with our Location & FAQ guide. Find essential details on the venue, transport links, accessibility, and what to expect on the day. Whether you're travelling from within London or further afield, here’s everything you need to know before you arrive.

We hope that the below will answer your question, if not then please email us at events@natgeotraveller.co.uk

The National Geographic Traveller (UK) Food Festival is back! Join us at London’s Business Design Centre on 19–20 July 2025. Tickets are on sale now via See Tickets. 

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Our home will be the Business Design Centre, Islington, London, which is easily accessible via train, tube, bus or on foot.

 

Business Design Centre

52 Upper St

London

N1 0QH

Event timings 

The event returns on 19-20 July 2025. 

  • Saturday 19 July: 10:00 - 18:00
  • Sunday 20 July: 10:00 - 16:30 

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Do I need to register for any sessions?

Yes, you will need to buy a General Admission ticket to attend the event from our ticketing provider, See Tickets. Workshops, tasting sessions and Wine & Spirits Theatre sessions will require further add-on tickets to be purchased when these go on sale in 2025. 

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How do I purchase tickets for photography workshops, tasting sessions and the Wine & Spirits Theatre?  

Tickets for workshops, tasting sessions and Wine & Spirits Theatre sessions will go on sale in 2025.  

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Do I have to pay for food? 

Yes, street food vendors will be serving food that you will need to pay for in the Food Hall. However, exhibiting tourism boards will be handing out free samples on the Festival Floor. 

Who is performing?

The National Geographic Traveller (UK) Food Festival returns in 2025 with culinary icons Yotam Ottolenghi and Andi Oliver headlining an exciting line-up of chefs and food personalities. With Ottolenghi making his debut and Oliver returning for her fourth appearance, this year’s festival promises to be the best yet — book your tickets now for a taste of what’s to come!

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Who is exhibiting?

Get a taste of who will be exhibiting at the National Geographic Traveller (UK) Food Festival 2025 here.

Can I purchase tickets on the door?  

Tickets for the National Geographic Traveller (UK) Food Festival are now on sale. There may be limited tickets available on the door but please avoid disappointment by booking your tickets in advance. 

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Can I come in and out of the event?  

Yes, if you wish to leave and re-enter the event, we will stamp the back of your hand. Please make sure you show security on the door your stamp in order to regain entry. 

Parking

The Business Design Centre has a secure, 250-space car park. If you’re driving, make sure to pre-book your parking space here

Where is the nearest tube station?

Angel Station is the nearest Tube Station and is 5 mins away from the Business Design Centre.

Are there any age restrictions I should know about? 

Under-18s may be admitted to the show if they’re accompanied by an adult. In accordance with the law, visitors under 18 are not permitted to purchase or sample alcoholic drink products or knives. By extension, under-18s are not allowed to attend sessions in the Wine & Spirits Theatre. It is the responsibility of the accompanying adult to ensure underage visitors are aware of these restrictions and comply for the duration of their visit. 

If you plan to bring a child or infant with you to the event, please make sure you select an infant ticket at checkout. Children and infants go free but due to health and safety in the Business Design Centre, we may not always be able to accommodate pushchairs and buggies at peak hours, and will provide a secure buggy parking area for your visit. 

Can I bring my dog? 

Unfortunately, dogs aren’t permitted on site, with the exception of guide or assistance dogs. 

Accessibility

The venue reception desks are fitted with DDA-compliant registration points for people in wheelchairs.

All levels of the venue are accessible via passenger lifts, with low-reach buttons, braille, back mirrors and distress alarms. Every staircase in the BDC has handrails. All publicly-accessible areas of the venue are well-lit. 

Carer tickets 

Carers will receive free entry provided that an adult ticket has been purchased at full price.

The Carer will be requested to provide their Carer's card or the disability card of the disabled person. This includes non-visible disabilities.

If you are unsure or have any questions please email us at events@natgeotraveller.co.uk

Is there a baby changing facility?

Baby changing is on Stairwell G Mezzanine Level and Stairwell C Gallery Level just down from the main Jack’s Café. 

Where are the toilets?

There are toilets located on every floor.

  • Ground Floor: 
    • Stairwell B Men’s 
    • Stairwell C Women’s 
    • Stairwell E Men’s 
    • Stairwell F Women’s 
    • Stairwell G Men’s 
    • Disabled toilets are at Stairwell B on all floors. As well as top gallery level at Stairwell F. 

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