IAV 2025 Venue & Accommodation

The 25th annual International Armoured Vehicles Conference returns in January to an exciting new multi-functional location –‘the home of pioneering spirit’ Farnborough International Exhibition & Conference Centre.

📍 Farnborough International Exhibition & Conference Centre

Address: ShowCentre, Etps Rd, Farnborough, GU14 6TQ

Phone: 01252 532800

Website: https://www.farnborough.com/visiting-us/venue-information/ 

Reservation Method: Reserve your accommodation by clicking on the following reservation link that will allow you access to preferred rates at nearby hotels. https://hotelmap.com/MF4U2

Please note: IQPC will never recommend, approve or appoint any third party rooming service to act on our behalf. Please be extremely wary if you are approached by any such companies. We will always endeavour to negotiate the best available rates for you so please use the link provided above; this shows live availability and rates for all hotels in the area and allows you to book directly with the hotel of your choice within your budget. 

➡️Directions

BY ROAD:

Farnborough International Exhibition & Conference Centre is located just off the A325, accessible from the M3 (J4) and A31.

For SatNav directions, use the following relevant postcode:

Gate F – GU14 6TQ - Aerospace Boulevard | what3words: remind.clap.decreased

Parking – Car Parking at Farnborough International is provided free of charge, exhibitors and contractors will be parked in Car Park 2. Vehicles can be left onsite overnight at their own risk, however no person (s) are permitted to stay on site overnight.

AIR TRAVEL:

London Heathrow is a 30-minute drive from Farnborough. Alternatively, there is a shuttle bus from Heathrow to Woking Train Station where visitors can transfer to Farnborough Main by train in just 10 minutes. Please visit Heathrow Airport website for more details.

London Gatwick is a 50-minute drive from Farnborough or alternatively 50 minutes by train from Gatwick to North Camp from where it is a 10-minute taxi ride to the venue. Please visit Gatwick Airport website for more details.

BY RAIL:

Farnborough International Exhibition & Conference Centre is within easy reach of five stations - Farnborough Main, Farnborough North, North Camp, Frimley and Aldershot. Farnborough Main is served by South West Trains and sits on a mainline to London Waterloo. With up to six trains per hour and journey times as fast as 34 minutes, getting to Farnborough by train is a very fast and easy option. Farnborough Main station is 1.5 miles from the venue and just 5 minutes by taxi.

Further information about the facilities at the station is available on the National Rail website. Farnborough North and North Camp are served by First Great Western and located within a 10-minute taxi ride from the venue. Further information about the facilities at these stations is available on the National Rail website.

Aldershot is served by South West Trains and offers direct services to London Waterloo and Guildford. The station is a ten-minute taxi ride from the venue. Further information about the facilities at the station is available on the National Rail. Book your tickets from Trainline. All stations are wheelchair accessible.

From London Airports: To travel to Farnborough International Exhibition & Conference Centre from Gatwick Airport by train, take the First Great Western service to North Camp Station. The train journey is approximately 50 minutes.

BY FOOT:

For those arriving on foot, Farnborough International Exhibition & Conference Centre offers convenient access via Gate B:

Gate B – Trenchard Way - Pedestrian access on foot only | what3words: safety.homes.taxi

It provides a seamless entry point for pedestrians, ensuring easy access to the venue. From here, follow the clearly marked signs to guide you to your event within the centre.