Earls Court Venues

I’ve seen many gigs here and really don’t like the space, despite it’s history. Glad it’s gone as a venue tbh.

Fantastic exhibition centre that will soon no longer be with us. This is great art deco style building where I have been to many events over the years. It has two floors and a hidden water fountain that comes out at some of the events I’ve been too.
The location is great and pretty easy to get to and so central in London. It will be sorely missed when it finally goes, definitely an oversight by whom ever agreed the planning permission here.

Every time I visit Earl’s Court, it seems to have transformed into almost a themed city.
It’s HUGE. Genuinely, HUGE. You can easily spend an entire day walking around and not manage to see everything. I can see why they sell weekend tickets as well as day tickets for everything they host.
We were there for the Pet Expo this time but we’ve also been for their Ideal Home Show Christmas exhibition in November last year and both times, I was overwhelmed with the amount of stuff I saw demonstrated. Everything from bunny showjumping to marshmallows covered in gooey chocolate sauce to swimming cats to homemade baubles and glass ornaments. It was all stunning and I wanted it ALL.
The space is amazing. They colour-​code the ‘districts’ so you can easily see where everything is and can plan your route round so you aren’t just aimlessly wandering through different stalls. Dogs, cats, rabbits, technology, decorations, food. They all have their own section.
There are also a pretty good number of food places so you’ve got a choice in what you eat and how much it costs. No monopoly here. Transport couldn’t be better with Earl’s Court station opposite and you’re guaranteed to have a fun, if long and busy, day here. Visit! You won’t regret it.

The dinosaur that is Earl’s Court is about to lie down for the final time, so I figure it’s time for a review!
Earl’s Court is the old style of arena, made more for conferences and tradeshows rather than gigs and live events. This means a huge cavernous space that echoes greatly (the bane of any sound engineer’s life), and seating right up in the rafters that appears to be little more than an afterthought. With that considered, it’s no wonder the likes of the O2 and Wembley Arena host far more gigs. I’m a pretty avid gig-​goer, but the only gigs I’ve ever seen here have been Red Hot Chili Peppers and Arcade Fire.
On the bright side, Earl’s Court isn’t without it’s charms. There’s a rather impressive frontage that makes you feel like you’re going to a big event and it has a long and beautiful history… that’s about it. I really don’t see why people are fighting so hard to defend this venue (sorry).
So it may not have the best sound, but history has to count for something. Ah well, it’ll be something to tell the kids about!

I attended the London Pet Show which took place here, and it seemed like a perfect venue for it and any other big convention open to the public. Right next to a major tube station, has lots of built-​in restaurants, is air conditioned. Also, totally go to the London Pet Show next year, it was really fun!

Ah the giantness of Earl’s Court. Because when the Excel ain’t going to cut it, and you need even more epic space, this is where to go.
I came to Earls Court Two for the London Pet Show ( Unilocal was setting up a booth) and woah. Getting in at the start can be a little annoying, as you have to serpentine your way through the queue to get to the ticket window to get inside. But once you’re past that main lobby, it opens up like no one’s business… Or, actually, like everyone’s business.
It’s no surprise these venues have held legendary giant concerts and Olympyc games before. They really are massive. I couldn’t see the end when walking in (that also may have been because there was a rabbit jumping compeititon blocking my view, but still). It was easy to get around and see everything and even though there were a ton of people there, it never felt crowded.
I’ve never seen live music here so I can’t comment on that. But as a trade show venue, solid.

With the Olympics less than 2 months away and the Olympic torch slowly wending its way round our fair shores, I was pleased to finally secure some Olympic tickets last week when the last group of tickets was released on sale to the general public. This is however no thanks to a shambolic ticketing exercise by the organisers of London 2012, which has led to many sports fans becoming frustrated by the system so much so that a third of last week’s tickets are still unsold.
Earls Court is a famous music and exhibition venue in London. Located right next to Earls Court Tube station, its cavernous halls have hosted events ranging from Crufts to the Ideal Home exhibition as well as playing host to artists as diverse as Madonna to Led Zepellin.
I was surprised to find out the Olympic volleyball event, to which I have tickets, would be held at Earls Court which hasn’t really played host to sporting events before. It will be interesting to see how they set the venue up to make it suitable for a sports event.
I’m a big sports fan and am looking forward to the Olympics. I’m determined to enjoy them while they’re in town as we London taxpayers will be paying for the Games for the next 30 years in our council tax. I am worried though that London’s Victorian infrastructure will struggle to cope with and showcase the world’s greatest sporting event. I have been to other purpose built sports arenas around the world and Earls Court would have to have a major makeover to make it match the grandeur of those venues.
Having lived and studied in west London, I’ve enjoyed various events at Earls Court over the years and hope to be proven wrong in July.
The other sad thing is despite the high profile being afforded Earls Court for the Olympics, its future is uncertain. Property developers have acquired the site and the council are currently considering plans to demolish this legendary site in favour of property development. Feted Olympic venue one day, rubble for property the next. Perhaps an apt symbol of the commercialism of the modern day Olympics?
4 stars for my various visits to Earls Court. 2 stars for the London 2012 Olympic organisers

The major exhibition centre with several halls. Easy to get to via West Brompton station or Earl’s Court.

I think this venue is rubbish for concerts. People pay stupid amounts of money for a ticket to see their favourite band, only to watch a tribute band. Okay, perhaps not, but how would you know when all that you can see from block 6 are matchsticks dancing on the stage.
Pants pants and big saggy y-​fronts!

Je me souviens de ce quartier londonien parce que je vécus précisément dans la zone et en travaillant dans le Water Gardens Hotel, 74,75,76, Court Field Gardens, maintenant pas s’il existe.

Earls Court ist ein Stadtteil im Westen von London mit knapp 10.000 Einwohnern. Er gehört zum Stadtbezirk Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea (180.000 Einwohner) und wird von den Stadtteilen South Kensington, West Kensington, Chelsea und Kensington eingerahmt. Eine der wichtigsten Attraktionen des Stadtteils ist das Earls Court Exhibition Centre, eine riesige, in den 30er Jahren erbaute Veranstaltungshalle.
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Vor dem Bau dieser Halle und einer zweiten im Jahr 1991 wurde das Areal bis zum Ersten Weltkrieg als Ausstellungs– und Vergnügungsgelände genutzt. Von 1896 bis 1907 stand hier ein fast 94 m hohes Riesenrad, 1899 wurde eine der größten Wasserrutschen der damaligen Zeit erbaut.
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Immer wieder gab es verschiedene Themenausstellungen, wie zum Beispiel über Indien (1896), das Viktorianische Zeitalter (1897), das Militär (1901), Paris in London (1902), Feuer (1903) oder Venedig bei Nacht (1904). Die Bilder, welche ich gefunden habe, zeigen hauptsächlich die Balkan States Exhibition von 1907, ein Bild zeigt die Italian Exhibition von 1904 und ein weiteres die Old Japan Exhibition in der Empress Hall von 1907.
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Ehemalige Bewohner des Stadtteils waren unter anderem Alfred Hitchcock, Stewart Granger und Freddie Mercury, im Earls Court Exhibition Centre traten schon bekannte Künstler und Bands wie David Bowie, Pink Floyd, Led Zeppelin, The Rolling Stones, Queen, Genesis, Supertramp, Oasis, Fleetwood Mac, George Michael, Paul McCartney und Coldplay auf.
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Came here four consecutive days during the Great British Beer Festival 2011. Had a pretty great time most of the time. The venue is large and access to toilets is pretty solid. You can get to Earls Court easily using most modes of transport. Yeah, good times.

Wow what a great space for a tradeshow! 2 tube stop in the front and back of the building (Earls Court and West Brompton). Tons of eateries along the sides of the main hall on the ground and first floor.
Now for the Vitality show. If you’re going. Enter code AM20 for 2.50 off your ticket price. Bring comfy shoes, lots of cash. The queue for the cash machine was longer than the line for admission!
Look at the schedule of shows and presentations for the day and view the booths and big vendors in between those times.
The Pom arena had a demo kitchen with celebrity chefs and a lovely bar area! This was the place to rest!
The Vitality Show had everyone from Dove, Suzuki, Sketchers, MBT, Bio Oil, Benefits, Green People, Rice Dream, Warburton, Pom, Yakult, photographers, models, dancers, giant trampolines for kids and tons of independent and smaller vendors.
I only wish they had a locker rental not just the coat check. Not bringing a larger bag prevented me from buying more but if you’re going to buy a lot of stuff then don’t be shy, save your shoulder and bring a suitcase. Otherwise you could always get a massage while you’re there. ;-)

Yesterday we went to the ideal home show. First impressions of the venue queuing, organisation, staffing, was very high. The show it’s self on offerings was more of a shopping mall with lots of different sections ie gardening, household, cooking and eating, arts and crafts stalls. It lacked having a more x factor stunning show rooms or wow look at that factors so was a little disappointed however did take hm a few good bargains n selection of foods. Show ends 27^th its a day out to say the least but take a packed lunch overpriced fast food outlets.

I went there for the baby show in October 2010, very large venue, well organised was heated inside you could leave your jacket at the clock room for £2
very close to earl’s court underground station, friendly and well organised staff

Very large facility with easy access to the Earls Court and West Brompton Tube stations. I was here for the same Roller Derby match and the dog show was going on at the same time.
Very professionally operated, lots of open space and a sufficient number of loos («toilets» in American).
There are a number of different buildings. Earls Court One, Earls Court Two, Brompton Hall plus a number of smaller venues and conference center areas.

Ive been here for 3 different events. Brian Adams years ago, A vintage fair, and Roller Derby. They had a dog show here on the weekend too. The staff are friendly and its central to Earls Court, West Brompton Tubes and buses. I know there are many things that go on here. Im impressed !

Huge expo and music events place, with two different sides, one being right opposite the back exit of Earl’s Court tube station and the other one opposite West Brompton’s tube station. Plus there are a few buses that stop right at the entrance too, like the C3, 74, etc. So it is very easy to reach.
More importantly, it hosts a series of expos and events all throughout the year, ranging very wide themes, from health and beauty to a country specific event, to online activities, etc. I attend these regularly, sometimes for personal reasons and other times for business reasons, and they are usually well organised. The facilities offered are quite good too, with sufficient toilet facilities and a variety of eating places too.

I came here for MPH and Top Gear live. We had a good time and I was surprised that everything was able to fit in the space! This is definitely a gigantic venue!
Their food selection, however, was disappointing. It was greasy and expensive and there wasn’t much to choose from. There wasn’t any place to sit down and eat, so we ended up sitting on the floor. Also, the trash cans were overflowing with trash as it was apparent that they hadn’t changed them in a while.
While the venue might have been a good one, the upkeep and maintenance of the event was lacking.

This is hands down the no.1 events facility in the UK. All the major events and exhibitions are held here, such as The Brit Awards, Designer Fashion Shows, The London Book Show, concerts and more business and consumer exhibitions than you can shake a big stick at.
ECO is made up of exhibition halls, conference centres, corporate event arenas and public event spaces. With so many different areas and the overall gargantuan scale of the place, ECO is what puts Earls Court on the map.

I’ve been to a concert and to a beer festival here and it’s just too big. I don’t really like it.
It works a bit better for the festival definitely. That experience was alright, I’d prefer somewhere smaller really, but if it is popular then what do you expect. The same can’t really be said for a music concert I think. When you can barely see in the distance the artist you have come to see live, I feel the point has been missed for why you are there in the first place. I won’t come to a music concert here again; it is not worth the money.

Earl’s Court is one of those places that almost needs no introduction. I say almost, because although a lot of people have heard of it, many have never visited it, and are not really au fait with the various facilities.
Essentially, Earl’s Court has been a centre of entertainment since early Victorian times. In 1887 J R Whitely opened an entertainment ground on the site between the railway lines. One of the most notable attractions was Buffalo Bill’s Wild West Show, featuring ‘real’ cowboys and Indians, which attracted huge audiences.
An exhibition was held on the site in 1894, and brought the first permanent attractions. These included a Big Wheel, a helter-​skelter and a water chute. The Big Wheel — which ran until 1906 — had 40 cabins and could carry 1,200 people. At over 300 ft, it was a creditable precursor to the present London Eye (which is about 450ft). Alas, it became unreliable, and after many breakdowns was taken out of service in 1906.
The rest of the site closed in 1914 and was replaced in 1937 by the Earl’s Court Exhibition Hall, now known as Earl’s Court One. Although the Warwick Road façade has suffered over the years, it still betrays its Art Deco heritage. Over the years it has hosted many great exhibitions and concerts, most notably the Royal Tournament (which I first visited with school in 1974) and the Ideal Home Show.
The site was expanded in the 1991 with the addition of another, single large hall, Earl’s Court 2, and the provision of Conference facilities. The site still hosts the Ideal Home Exhibition, as well as the Boat Show, the Great British Beer Festival and, of course, regular rock and pop concerts. (A recent planning application to provide casino facilities here has recently been turned down.)
The site is owned by a company which also owns the Olympia Exhibition facility in nearby Kensington. Together, the two sites attract 3 million visitors a year to over 1,000 events.
Facilities:
Catering: Both halls have a wide range of catering facilities, including a number of well known chains such as Pizza Express and Pret-​a-​Manger. Many specific shows also attract additional catering, although, as you might expect, this is usually relatively expensive. There are plenty of places in Earl’s Court to buy food beforehand if you’d rather self-​cater, and a reasonable choice of pubs and restaurants in Earl’s Court itself.
Accessibility: Most of the venue is accessible, and there are several disabled toilets — full details on the web-​site.
Parking: This is fairly limited, but can be booked in advance. There is a multi-​storey car-​park on site, and another coach and car-​park in Seagrave Road, near Earl’s Court 2. The surrounding streets have residents-​only parking, which is strictly enforced.
Public Transport: Most visitors arrive this way. Earl’s Court and West Brompton tube stations are opposite the entrances for Earl’s Court 1 and Earl’s Court 2 respectively. West Brompton is served by trains to/​from Wimbledon on the District Line, and main line services to Clapham Junction, Willesden Junction, Watford Junction, Gatwick Airport and Brighton. Although there is an underground passageway directly from Earl’s Court station to the site, these days they seem content for most visitors to use the Warwick Road entrance, crossing the road.
Local buses: 74, 328, C1 and C3 go to/​from High Street Kensington, Clapham Junction, Marble Arch, Putney and Chelsea. Bear in mind that, because of the Earl’s Court one-​way system, buses heading south (ie from High Street Kensington or Marble Arch, and to Clapham Junction, Putney and Chelsea) stop only in Earl’s Court Road, a 5 minute walk away.
Accommodation: there are lots of hotels in the area, and the Earl’s Court web-​site lists a number of options (as does Qype, of course).