London Technical Briefing Center

What you need to know about your upcoming visit

We’re located in the heart of London’s financial district, an area known as The City. If you’re flying, Heathrow and London City airports are your best options. Public transportation is the quickest way to get to F5 from Heathrow (Heathrow Express) and London City (Docklands Light Railway).

The Briefing Center staff is here to make your visit to London both informative and enjoyable. Contact your F5 Account Executive or Business Development Manager if there’s anything we do to help out with your planning or while you’re with us.

Where to stay

There are several hotels nearby offering discounts to F5 guests (Remember to inquire about F5 corporate rates):

Park Plaza Westminister
+00 800 814 70000 (Europe toll free)
+44 (0) 84 4415 6780 (hotel direct)
23 minutes from F5 via underground.

Club Quarters Gracechurch
+ 44 (0)20 7666 1620
A 5-minute walk from F5.

The Montcalm at the Brewery London City
+44 (0) 20 7614 0100
About a 13-minute walk from F5.

When you arrive at F5

Arrive at 30 Old Broad Street, London EC2N 1HT. Check in at the reception area with information about your group and you’ll be given directions to the Briefing Center.

Please note that as part of the Tower 42 estate, security is very extensive. Access to our building is restricted and our floor is key-card controlled.

Where to eat

There are plenty of dining options near F5. Here are some convenient standouts:

Mint Leaf Lounge
+44 020 7600 0992
Indian restaurant a short walk from F5.

Jamie’s Italian, Threadneedle Street
+44 020 3005 9445
Celebrity chef Jamie Oliver’s restaurant that’s a 2-minute walk from F5.

Hawksmoor Spitalfields
+44 020 7426 4850
Steakhouse and bar less than a mile from F5.

What to do

There’s no shortage of things to do with your free time during your visit. From historic sites like the Tower of London and Buckingham Palace to West End musicals, Wembley Stadium sporting events, and high-end shopping, London offers something for everyone.

How to get around

The nearest Tube stations to F5 are Liverpool Street and Bank, both about a 7-minute walk. There is no on-site parking available at the Briefing Center. Consult the Transport for London Journey Planner for user-friendly directions and service alerts.

Haven’t scheduled a visit yet or need more info?

Contact your F5 Account Executive or Business Development Manager with questions about the Briefing Center and London—we’ll get right back to you.