Private Hospitality Boxes – The International Arena Access
We’re looking forward to welcoming you to your Private Hospitality Box
Here is all the information you might need to get the most out of your hospitality experience at London International Horse Show.
Travel and Parking
Driving and Parking at The ExCeL
PLEASE BE AWARE THAT ExCeL IS NOW IN THE ULTRA LOW EMISSION ZONE. YOU MAY NEED TO PAY TO ENTER THIS ZONE IF COMING BY CAR. CHECK YOUR VEHICLE REGISTRATION NUMBER TO FIND OUT MORE.
Car Parking Passes for the Private Hospitality Boxes at London International Horse Show allow access to the VIP Car Park below the main arena.
As a hospitality guest, you have been allocated two free car parking places, allowing access to the VIP Car Park (which is a section of parking in the main Orange Car Park) below the main arena. You will have been given a code to allow you to pre-book your car using its registration number into the Orange Car Park – please note that the Orange Car Park is an ANPR (Automatic Number Plate Recognition) Car Park and you will be charged if your registration number is not in the system prior to arriving at ExCeL London.
All VIP Parking is in the VIP spaces in the Orange Car Park – Zone 2, 3 or 4. Please see the map below.
Wherever you are coming from, as you get closer to ExCeL you’ll pick up signs for Royal Docks, City Airport and ExCeL London. You should use the East Entrance to access ExCeL – for satellite navigation please use postcode E16 1FR or the What3words for ExCeL East is ///drip.cheese.luxury. There is no vehicle access at the West end of ExCeL.
You can find further information about driving to and parking at ExCeL here. 
Train / Tube / DLR
We encourage our visitors to use public transport to visit the Show. With the advent of The Elizabeth Line whose Custom House Station is on the Show’s doorstep, travel to the Show is very easy.
In addition to the Elizabeth Line, ExCeL London is connected to London Underground and London Overground by DLR (Docklands Light Railway) which is part of the London Underground network.
Air Travel
ExCeL London is located in very close proximity to London City Airport. All other London airports are well connected to the venue. Further information about air travel may be found here.
River and Cable Car
Why not take the scenic route to ExCeL London by river or cable car? If you travel by boat you can take in some of the best views of the capital’s most popular landmarks including Big Ben, the London Eye, The Tower of London, St Paul’s Cathedral and The 02. The route is serviced by MBNA Thames Clippers.
The UK’s first urban cable car, known as the Emirates Air Line, connects ExCeL London to the 02 and North Greenwich tube station. On the cable car you can sit back, relax and enjoy stunning aerial views of London from 90m above the River Thames.
For more information on boat and cable car travel click here. Finding Your Private Box
If coming from the Car Park, ascend to Ground Level and enter the Boulevard at the Main Show Entrance.
Follow the Boulevard and enter the North Hall through Entrance N7 where you will find the VIP Hospitality Guest Reception.
You will be greeted by the Hospitality Box Manager and escorted to your box by one of our Usherettes.
The Private Hospitality Boxes are highlighted on the map below.
The International Arena Seating Plan
London International Horse Show Opening & Closing Times
Please see the opening times for each day below:
9.00am – venue open to visit the shopping village, The New Horizon Plastics London Arena, and the Talk Horse Live Zone.
For general Show-opening times for each day, see below. For specific timings, please see the Show Programme.
Box guests are welcome to access their Private Hospitality Box 15 minutes prior to the start of the performance.
Wednesday 18th Dec 2024
Thursday 19th Dec 2024
Friday 20th Dec 2024
Saturday 21st Dec 2024
Sunday 22nd Dec 2024
Wednesday 18th Dec 2024
| 09:00 | Shutters for London Arena Open |
| 09:00 | Shopping Village Opens |
| 09:00 | International Arena Morning Performance Starts |
| 09:40 | London Arena Start Time |
| 11:35 | International Arena Morning Performance Ends |
| 12:30 | International Arena Afternoon Performance Starts |
| 16:15 | International Arena Afternoon Performance Ends |
| 19:05 | London Arena End Time |
| 17:55 | International Arena Evening Performance Starts |
| 21:10 | Shopping Village Closes |
| 22:05 | International Arena Evening Performance Ends |
Thursday 19th Dec 2024
| 08:30 | Shutters for London Arena Open |
| 08:55 | London Arena Start Time |
| 09:00 | Shopping Village Opens |
| 09:55 | International Arena Morning Performance Starts |
| 11:25 | International Arena Morning Performance Ends |
| 12:00 | International Arena Afternoon Performance Starts |
| 16:30 | International Arena Afternoon Performance Ends |
| 17:55 | International Arena Evening Performance Starts |
| 19:30 | Shopping Village Closes |
| 20:00 | London Arena End Time |
| 22:20 | International Arena Evening Performance Ends |
Friday 20th Dec 2024
| 08:25 | International Arena Morning Performance Starts |
| 09:00 | Shutters for London Arena Open |
| 09:00 | Shopping Village Opens |
| 09:35 | London Arena Start Time |
| 11:00 | International Arena Morning Performance Ends |
| 12:15 | International Arena Afternoon Performance Starts |
| 16:15 | International Arena Afternoon Performance Ends |
| 18:40 | International Arena Evening Performance Starts |
| 20:00 | London Arena End Time |
| 20:45 | Shopping Village Closes |
| 22:30 | International Arena Evening Performance Ends |
Saturday 21st Dec 2024
| 07:45 | Shutters for London Arena Open |
| 08:00 | London Arena Start Time |
| 09:00 | Shopping Village Opens |
| 09:30 | International Arena Morning Performance Starts |
| 11:30 | International Arena Morning Performance Ends |
| 12:25 | International Arena Afternoon Performance Starts |
| 16:05 | International Arena Afternoon Performance Ends |
| 17:40 | London Arena End Time |
| 18:05 | International Arena Evening Performance Starts |
| 20:25 | Shopping Village Closes |
| 22:20 | International Arena Evening Performance Ends |
Sunday 22nd Dec 2024
| 07:45 | Shutters for London Arena Open |
| 08:00 | London Arena Start Time |
| 08:40 | International Arena Morning Performance Starts |
| 09:00 | Shopping Village Opens |
| 11:30 | International Arena Morning Performance Ends |
| 12:10 | International Arena Afternoon Performance Starts |
| 16:35 | International Arena Afternoon Performance Ends |
| 17:45 | Shopping Village Closes |
| 18:30 | London Arena End Time |
The London International Horse Show Programme
Show Plan
Feel free to explore the Show. We have an extensive Shopping Village in the South Hall, crammed with a huge variety of equine goodies and Christmas treats – perfect for a bit of last-minute shopping for that special person in your life.
Top Tips for the International Arena Hospitality Boxes Guests
We very much look forward to welcoming you to The London International Horse Show. With lots of action happening, we have put together a list of top tips to help make your day as enjoyable as possible!
No visit to the London International Horse Show is complete without some serious Christmas shopping and with more than 200 stands there is plenty to choose from!
If you are looking for something specific, or have a query about your visit, make sure to visit our Show Information Desk. Our staff will be on hand to answer all your questions.
The Pony Club runs a Shop & Drop facility which provides a place where you can leave all your Christmassy purchases so that you don’t need to take your bags into the Club. You can leave your shopping there for a small donation and all proceeds go directly to The Pony Club. Find it at Stand Z010 in the Shopping Village near Entrance S10.With amazing international displays and world-class competition, each performance offers something special.
For the full details of your performance and all timings please check out the Show programme.
At the Show we will occasionally be making announcements with important information throughout the venue by loudspeaker. Please listen out for these as they may be about last-minute timing changes or other key information.
Video recording and/or flash photography is strictly prohibited in the arena whilst performances are taking place; this is for the safety of horses and riders.
Once the performance is over, our Stewards always work to ensure you can leave as quickly as you would like; please listen to their instructions.
Cloakroom and Luggage Storage
There is a cloakroom in the VIP Hospitality Entrance for use just by the Show’s hospitality guests. Outdoor wear and Shopping can be left here.
Toilets
There are toilet facilities in the VIP Hospitality Guest reception area assigned to Hospitality Guest use only.
Medical Facilities
You can approach any of the ExCeL team who will help you with a medical emergency or go to Level 0 on the Boulevard and down the stairs by N4/S4.
WiFi
At ExCeL there is free, fast WiFi which is suitable for browsing, social media and email. When you arrive at the venue, you just need to sign into ‘ExCeL FREE Wif-Fi’.
Lost Property
ExCeL works with its property partner, NotLost, to reunite you with your lost items. If you think you’ve lost something at ExCeL London please complete the lost and found form.
Accessibility
We welcome disabled visitors to The London International Horse Show.
All public entrances allow for access by wheelchair via low gradient ramps and an automatic door. Once inside the venue, all floors are level offering unobstructed access. The International Arena seating is fully wheelchair accessible. Bag Searches
Please be aware that bag searches will be in operation so we advise leaving an extra 15 minutes to enter the venue and go through security. This is for the safety of all our visitors and staff and we thank you for your understanding.
