About Resource for London
Resource for London is a not-for-profit venue situated in a beautiful converted former department store in north London. All proceeds are used to benefit the voluntary sector in London, with a particular focus on organisations helping to alleviate poverty. Resource for London is owned by The Trust for London, which funds charitable work with the aim of helping to enable those living in poverty on London to tackle the root causes of poverty.
More information is available on their website.
The venue is located at 356 Holloway Road, London, N7 6PA.
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Key: Resource for London (Main Venue) 
Tuesday Suggested Rendezvous (Open to all) 
Wednesday Social Evening for OER17 delegates 
Getting to Resource for London
By underground
The nearest underground station is Hollyway Road station on the Piccadilly line. Turn left out of the station and walk in that direction, passing under the railway bridge, for five minutes. Resource for London in on the opposite side of the road and can be reached by using the pedestrian crossing.
By bus
Buses 4, 17, 29, 43, 153, 253, 259, 271, 279 and X43 stop within a short walk of Resource for London. Also there are mobility buses available in the area, numbered 920, 921, 923 and 927.
Accommodation
There are a number of hotels in the area.
Wesley Euston Hotel, about 2.7 miles from the venue
We have negotiated a special rate with the Wesley Hotel for delegates. The rate is as follows (room only):
- £148.00 per night (single room)
- £159.00 per (double room)
Breakfast can be added for an additional £10.00.
When booking, please quote discount code ALTC.
The Hoxton, about 3.3 miles from the venue, prices from £149.00 for a ‘shoebox’ room
We have negotiated a special rate with for delegates:
- £239.00 per night for a ‘cosy’ double room
Please quote OER17 when booking. This discount is only valid for booking made before the 25 January 2017. Bookings are non refundable and must be prepaid.
Other hotels:
- Queen’s Hotel, about 1 mile from the venue, prices from £72.00
- Five Kings Hotel, about 0.8 miles from the venue, prices from £75.00
- Premier Inn Angel, about 2 miles from the venue, prices from £102.00
- Premier Inn Kings Cross, about 2 miles from the venue, prices from £126.00
- The Hilton, Islington, about 2 miles from the venue, prices from £179.00
Other options:
University rooms (rooms in student accommodation when not used by students), available at about 2 to 3 miles from the venue, from £45.00
AirBnb (rooms in private houses), available about 3 miles from the venue, from about £55.00, or about 7 miles from the venue, from about £30.00
Prices are for single rooms and are given for guidance only. Please contact the hotels/accommodation provider for availability and prices.
You can also contact Tourist Information, Islington (tel. 020 7278 8787) for help with accommodation or for any other questions about the local area.