Frequently Asked Questions

Your Event Manager will be able to provide you with specific instructions for travelling to the venue as these may vary depending on the entry gate being used.

We have several access gates to the venue depending on the event, please check with your Event Manager which gate will be in operation for your event. Please note that there is no access for visitors/contractors via Gate D.

Yes, there is free parking on site at Farnborough International Exhibition and Conference Centre.

Yes, there is a 10mph speed limit in place throughout the Farnborough International Exhibition and Conference Centre road network, please ensure your delegates and Exhibitors are aware of this.

Farnborough International is committed to ensuring accessibility for all. Please visit our Accessibility page for more information or to tell us more about your accessibility needs.

If you have lost or forgotten an item following your event, please contact your Event Manager within three months of the event date, you will need to provide the following details and we will do our best to get your item back to you. 

• Item 
• Estimated location of lost item 
• Estimated date and time lost 
• Name & contact information

We do not have a dedicated cloakroom at the venue; we can work with you to operate a temporary cloakroom, please note additional charges will apply. 

There is not a permanent café/restaurant at the venue, though most events will have catering options available during the live hours, please check in advance with a member of the venue or organiser team.

Yes, we offer EV charging ports at our parking facility with Rolec as our official charging partner, powered by Monta.

Here are some important details about the charging facilities:

• Charging tariff is 55p/KWh
• CP1 has 8 charging stations, CP4 has 10 charging stations for fast charging up to 22kW
• Visitors must bring their own charging cables
• Download the Monta app to access the charging services
• Follow the process in the app to scan, connect, activate, and plug in for charging
• Directional signage is available on-site

For more details and assistance, please contact our team.

No. Although our catering units are equipped to take card payments, we recommend you come to site prepared if you wish to make cash purchases. 

Your event organiser will be able to advise which room is being utilised as a prayer room.

Farnborough International Exhibition and Conference Centre welcome all guidance and assistance dogs. No other dogs or pets are permitted.

Your Event Manager will advise what level of First Aid response you will required based on your event requirements, following a risk assessment additional costs will apply.  

In the event of a fire emergency a siren alarm will sound and will be accompanied by a loud speaker announcement stating that fire evacuation is in process and everyone must leave the building. Fire exits are clearly marked and there are adequate fire marshals on site to ensure everyone leaves the building safely and indicates the location of the fire assembly points. Please do not attempt to leave site during an emergency evacuation as this may hinder emergency services gaining access to site. We have 5 refuge points on the first floor equipped with evacuation chairs. There are trained staff to assist those with mobility needs and ensure they leave the building safely. Never attempt to re-enter the building until the ‘All Clear’ has been given. 

Farnborough International Exhibition and Conference Centre will allocate dedicated smoking areas for your event as we operate a no smoking policy throughout the venue. E-cigarettes and vaping are included in this. 

Hall 1 and Hall 5 has free café style WIFI which is suitable for browsing the internet and checking emails. This WIFI is not suitable for exhibitors to rely on for show critical elements. Additional requirements can be discussed via your Event Manager.

Vehicles can remain on site overnight if your Event Manager is notified in advance and a suitable area allocated. No persons are permitted to stay on site overnight. 

If you are a local resident to Farnborough International Exhibition & Conference Centre you can check here for the latest upcoming events. We are committed to ensuring appropriate access, parking and traffic plans are in place for all major events to minimise disruption to all our local residents and the local community. Should you need to contact us please email [email protected]. You can also sign-up to our Local Resident's Newsletter.