Your guide to November events at the ExCeL London and where to eat before, during and after the show

From business to travel, health to homes, November is one of the busiest months in the ExCeL Centre’s calendar. Here’s what’s on, and where to eat locally either before, during or after the show.  

If you work in business, retail, tech or logistics, there’s a good chance November has an exhibition or show for you at ExCeL London. The venue is hosting a packed run of trade shows, expos and even an immersive Christmas event.

Whether you’re exhibiting, visiting or just trying to work out what’s on for you, here’s your guide to what’s on in the Docklands this month.

●    #RISKEurope: 10-11thNovember

●    The Business Show London 2026: 11-12thNovember

●    B2B Marketing Live: 18-19thNovember

●    London Vet Show:  19-20thNovember

●    HOMESUK: 24-25thNovember

●    London Build Expo: 25-26thNovember

●    Care Management Show: 27thNovember

●    Dragon meet: 28thNovember

●    Body Power Metabolic Health Conference: 28-29thNovember

Plusthe immersive event, the Wundrful World of Christmas on 11th November - 24thDecember

Businesscomes to the Docklands

If one week defines the month, it’s this one. On 11-12th November, ExCeL hosts The Business Show London alongside Smart Retail Tech Expo, Retail Supply Chain& Logistics Expo, eCommerce Packaging & Labelling Expo and Going Global Live, plus Event Tech Live, the Paper & Tissue Show and the White & Private Label Expo.

For anyone in retail, eCommerce or scaling a business, that’s a lot of relevant conversations under one roof across two days. It also means the area will be busy, so book your table and your bed early.

Make a full day of it

Big shows mean long days with early starts and miles of exhibition floor toexplore. To make the most of what’s on offer, you need to plan breaks andensure that you have the fuel to get through the day. Our advice is to eat anenergy-packed breakfast, linger over lunch and coffee, then hydrate and grazepost show to continue those very beneficial conversations.

The Fox Excel bar and restaurant is just two minutes away from the entrance to theExCeL. Simply exit, head down the steps on your right and there we are behindthe big red door. We’re a traditional converted warehouse, so there’s lots ofroom if you want to sit at the bar, take a table in our dining area, or evendiscover a discreet nook for business talks, or check your emails.

When you arrive you’ll be warmly greeted by our team, offered a drink and a bite to eat. Just drop in or to reserve a table - recommended if you’re coming with a group - click here.https://www.foxexcel.co.uk/

Book your room now

Show weeks fill up quickly, and November is likely to be busy with all the shows andwith Docklands Christmas parties taking place (we like to start thecelebrations early in the Docklands!). If you know when you’re visiting, wesuggest you book a room. The Fox Connaught is a short walk away along the RiverThames, or you can hop on the DLR to travel the short one stop between theExCeL and this traditional Docklands tavern. Book early to secure a room and adelicious breakfast the next day. https://www.foxconnaught.co.uk/

Whatever brings you to ExCeL this November, make the Fox part of your trip. Come for lunch, stay for a drink, and make new friends and business contacts.

See you soon!

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