British Ornithologists Club Annual Meeting: Avian Odyssey 2025

I am not affiliated with a bird organisation or research body. Can I still attend?

Yes. This conference is open to all, but we advise that the content will be best enjoyed by those aged 15 and over. Children aged 16 and under must be accompanied by an adult.

How much does it cost to attend?

The event is free to attend.

Where is the conference?

The conference is being held at the Natural History Museum in the 200-seat Flett Theatre. The nearest entrance is via Exhibition Road.

How do I get into the Museum?

Exhibition Road: This entrance will be open, but it is not step-free. There is a lift from the entrance lobby to the galleries. what3words: ///limit.take.admits

Cromwell Road main entrance: This entrance is open and accessible via the gates at the front of the Museum. It has step-free access with a ramp. what3words: ///chose.wonderfully.star

Transportation

By Tube

The nearest Tube station is South Kensington, which is about a five-minute walk from the Museum's main entrance on Cromwell Road. Piccadilly, District and Circle line trains stop at South Kensington. This station is not step-free.

Gloucester Road station is about a 12-minute walk from the main entrance on Cromwell Road. It services the Piccadilly, District and Circle lines. This station has a lift but is not step-free.

Use the Transport for London Journey Planner to find the quickest route to the Museum.

By bus

Several bus routes stop near the Museum. Visit Transport for London's website for details.

By bicycle

Exhibition Road has cycle racks. The nearest Santander Cycles docking stations are on Exhibition Road and Thurloe Place, near South Kensington Tube station.

By coach

For groups travelling by coach, the drop-off point is outside the main entrance on Cromwell Road.

By car

We do not have parking facilities on-site, and parking around the Museum is limited.

Disabled parking

We have a very limited number of parking spaces on-site for Blue Badge holders. Availability cannot be guaranteed. Please book in advance by calling us on +44 (0)20 7942 5000. You can access these spaces via Queen's Gate, SW7 5HD, to the west of the Museum.

There are also twelve Blue Badge parking spaces on Exhibition Road. These spaces are managed by the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea and cannot be booked in advance. You can park there for four hours between 8.30 and 18.30. Find out more on the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea's website.

What’s included?

One day programme of speakers. Entrance to the Birds: Bizarre and Brilliant exhibition is not included but the day has been designed to allow time to view the exhibition whilst at the Museum. A ticket for the exhibition must be purchased separately.

What’s not included?

Lunch and refreshments are not included. South Kensington is well provided with local eateries that will cover a range of dietary options. The lunch period has been extended to allow time for delegates to make their own arrangements.

For a full range of options, visit Discover South Kensington. Entrance to the Birds: Bizarre and Brilliant exhibition is not included, but the day has been designed to allow time to view it while at the Museum. A ticket for the exhibition must be purchased separately.

Can I view the conference online?

No, this is an in-person event which is not being streamed.

I can no longer attend. What do I do?

Please email confrence@nhm.ac.uk so we can reallocate your ticket

I have registered but have not received a confirmation email?

Email conference@nhm.ac.uk, and it can be resent.

Any other questions? Email conference@nhm.ac.uk