The Festival will run on Saturday 13th and Sunday 14th June 2026.

It will be held in London at the Leonardo Royal Tower Bridge Hotel. The address is: Leonardo Royal Tower Bridge Hotel, 45 Prescot Street, London E1 8GP. You can find the venue website at https://www.leonardo-hotels.com/london/leonardo-royal-hotel-london-tower-bridge

When navigating to the London Festival of Writing, please ensure that you are travelling to the correct venue on Prescot Street rather than any other Leonardo Hotels located nearby.

There is on-street parking available outside Leonardo Royal London Tower Bridge (parking meter charges apply). The nearest car park is the Minories car park located on 1 Shorter Street E1 8LP, which has 401 car park spaces. Please telephone 020 7481 3153 for details of current parking charges, or visit http://en.parkopedia.co.uk/ for more parking locations.

The closest stations are Tower Hill Underground Station, Tower Gateway DLR Station and Fenchurch Street Rail. It’s about a five-ten minute walk from each of these stations to the venue.

The area around the venue is considered safe and well-lit at night, though standard precautions for travel in any city are advised when travelling. There are plenty of hotels located a short walk away if you’re staying the night, or you can stay at the venue itself.

When navigating to the London Festival of Writing, please ensure that you are travelling to the correct venue on Prescot Street rather than any other Leonardo Hotel located nearby.

Please remember, it’s your responsibility to arrange accommodation if needed. Any accommodation issues should be addressed directly with the hotel, as we are not responsible for any problems. You can generally find cheaper rates on third-party booking sites, though be aware this may give you less control over your reservation if anything doesn't go to plan.

If you would like to stay on site, we have reserved 50 rooms at the venue on Saturday 13th June at a discounted rate – please see below for the related FAQ: 'How can I book my hotel room at a discounted rate?'

If you prefer a different hotel, there are numerous options nearby. We recommend that attendees do their own research before booking accommodation for the event.

• Premier Inn London City (Tower Hill) Hotel

• Travelodge London Central Aldgate East

• Travelodge London Central Tower Bridge

• Tower Suites by Blue Orchid Hotels

After purchasing your ticket and registering on the booking platform (see 'How can I access the booking platform after purchasing my tickets?') you will be able to find information about the event and a to-do list on our booking platform. If you visit the Venue page on this platform, you will be able to find the discount code which you can use to book a room at the venue for the night of Saturday 13th June. If you are unable to access this page, please make sure you have registered on the booking platform and have logged into your account.

There are 50 discounted rooms available. If these are booked up, we will amend the Venue page to reflect this.

You will need to book online through the hotel’s booking platform in order to apply your discount code. You will be unable to apply the discount code if you book through a third party platform, or if you place your booking over the phone via the Leonardo Hotels central helpdesk.

We are unable to assist with any accommodation or booking queries, so please contact the venue in the first instance if you require support.

We always recommend giving yourself plenty of time to arrive in case of any delays. For Saturday arrivals, registration is from 8.30am to 9.45am, with the opening keynote beginning at 9.45am. Registration on Sunday is from 9.00am to 9.30am.

From the hotel main entrance, please follow the signs downstairs to the registration desks on Floor B2 (there is a lift for those with accessibility needs). You’ll be greeted by Jericho Writers staff who will issue you a name badge and give you a programme.

We politely ask attendees who arrive early to wait in the seating area beyond the hotel lobby until registration has opened to allow us time to set up.

Yes, of course, but please arrive at sessions quietly and respectfully. Please let us know you've arrived by visiting the Festival reception (downstairs from the main hotel entrance) at your earliest convenience so we check you in and provide you with a name badge.

For more information, please see the related FAQ: ‘What happens if I am late to a booked session?’

If you are staying at the hotel, you are encouraged to check in early so that you can drop your luggage in your room. If this is not possible, there will be an un-manned cloakroom that can store your bags until your room is available. If you are staying at a hotel nearby overnight it is ideal to drop off your luggage where you are staying prior to the festival, but again you are welcome to use the un-manned cloakroom if that is not possible. All luggage is left at your own risk and we cannot be held liable for any missing or damaged possessions.

Yes! We will also arrange a bookshop for sales of books written and published by our Premium Members, and will send out more information about this closer to the event.

Something to take notes on, a bottle for water, and perhaps some snacks if you know you need extra sustenance during the day! While the cost of lunch, tea, coffee, snacks and (for Saturday or Weekend ticket holders) the gala dinner are all covered by your ticket, you will need to bring money if you would like to buy anything from the hotel bar through the day.