Tube Strike Action -
Travel Guidance
Strike action is taking place across the London Underground from Monday 21 to Friday 25 April 2026. Travel to the awards on Friday 24 April will be significantly disrupted, but services are expected to be returning to normal by the evening - so your journey home should be less affected. Please plan ahead and allow extra time for your arrival.
About the Strike
Tube and Underground Services Affected
RMT union members are taking strike action from Monday 21 to Friday 25 April 2026, which is expected to cause significant disruption across the London Underground network throughout the week. On Friday 24 April, disruption will be at its worst in the morning and through to early afternoon - but services are expected to be returning to normal by the evening, meaning your journey home from the awards should be less affected. Overground, Elizabeth line, DLR, National Rail, and bus services are expected to run as normal throughout.
Check the latest service status at tfl.gov.uk/status-updates on the morning of the event.
Expected Disruption by Time of Day
| Morning | Late morning | Early afternoon | Evening | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thursday 23 April | ||||
| Friday 24 April |
Note: Elizabeth line, DLR, London Overground, and tram services will be running normally on strike days. Source: Transport for London.
Key Event Details
| Date | Friday 24 April 2026 |
| Venue | JW Marriott Grosvenor House Hotel, Park Lane, Mayfair, London W1K 7TN |
| Nearest tube | Marble Arch (Central line) - check status before travelling |
| Parking | NCP Hyde Park, Park Lane (subject to availability). The venue is within the Congestion Charge Zone. |
Alternative Travel Options
Elizabeth Line
Bond Street station is a short walk from Grosvenor House (approx. 10 min). The Elizabeth line is not affected by the tube strike and is the most reliable rail option into central London.
London Buses
Bus services will run as normal and are a reliable alternative. Routes 2, 10, 16, 36, 82, 137, 148, 414 all serve Park Lane or Marble Arch. Expect higher demand and allow extra journey time.
National Rail and Overground
National Rail services are unaffected. Paddington, Victoria, and Waterloo stations all have good bus/cab connections to Mayfair. London Overground is also unaffected.
Black Cab, Uber and Rideshare
Black cabs and rideshare apps (Uber, Bolt, FREE NOW) are reliable, though demand will be high on strike days. Book rideshares in advance where possible, especially for the return journey.
E-bikes and Santander Cycles
Several dockless e-bike schemes operate across central London, including Lime and Forest - all available via their respective apps. Santander Cycles docking stations are also located around Hyde Park and Mayfair. Walking from Oxford Street is approx. 15-20 minutes.
Before You Travel
Journey Planning Tips
- Download the TfL Go app for live bus, DLR, Elizabeth line and Overground updates
- Use Citymapper for real-time routing that automatically avoids disrupted services - it is particularly useful on strike days
- Check tfl.gov.uk/status-updates on the morning of Friday 24 April and again before you leave the venue
- Allow at least an additional 45-60 minutes on top of your usual journey time when travelling to the event - the return journey in the evening should be less disrupted as services recover
- Use Google Maps or Trainline to find real-time routes avoiding the tube
- If sharing a taxi to the event, co-ordinate with colleagues travelling from the same area to split costs
- If driving, note that the venue is within the Congestion Charge Zone - charges apply Mon-Fri until 6pm and may apply into the evening. Check tfl.gov.uk for the latest charge times
Accommodation
Preferential Hotel Rates via Priority
We've partnered with Priority to offer preferential hotel rates near the venue. Staying close by is a great option given the strike.
Visit www.PRIORITY.ltd using the event passcode:
EMAP016Or call 0845 6123 611 / +44 1473 550 620 quoting event code EMAP016
All accommodation queries must be directed to Priority directly.
