National Rail
The recommended station is Leigh-on-Sea – followed by a free shuttle bus or around 40-minute walk to the venue (mostly off-road on farm tracks). You should wear sturdy footwear.
There are direct train services to Leigh-on-Sea station from London Fenchurch Street. The Games Travelcard is valid for travel between London and Leigh-on-Sea on the day of your event.
If you’re travelling from outside London, the Games Travelcard is not valid and you should book your rail tickets in advance. Special 2012 Games Train Tickets are available for London 2012 ticket holders.
London Underground
Not an option for this venue.
Docklands Light Railway (DLR)
Not an option for this venue.
London Overground
Not an option for this venue.
Bus
Local buses stop outside Hadleigh Church at the top of Castle Lane – find out more
River
Not an option for this venue.
Coach
Not an option for this venue.
Park-and-ride
Park-and-ride sites are available for Hadleigh Farm. This service is not included in the price of your event ticket and must be booked in advance
Park-and-walk
Not an option for this venue.
Walking
If you live locally, walking to Hadleigh Farm may be quicker than you think. There are a number of walking journey planners available online to help you plan your journey by foot.
Discover more about the area and soak up the atmosphere with a 2012 Games guided walk. Guided walks offer an opportunity to travel to your venue on foot with experienced walk leaders, giving you confidence that you will arrive on time without getting lost! Trained volunteers will meet you at a convenient start point and lead you to or from the venue in groups of up to 30. To find out more and reserve your place on a free guided walk for this venue click here
Cycling
Free, secure, managed cycle parking will be provided at the venue, and there are a number of off-road cycle routes to the south of the venue that provide access from the east and west. Please bring your own cycle lock.
Plan your journey by bike using the spectator journey planner
If you’re thinking of cycling, why not join a 2012 Games guided cycle ride. These rides offer an opportunity to travel with an experienced ride leader, on audited routes. The rides are up to an hour long and are suitable for families. You’ll need your own bike but the rides are free. Click here to find out more and reserve your place.
There will be a free cycle maintenance service at the spectator cycle parking area. Just turn up with your bike and the experienced bike mechanics will carry out minor repairs to help get you back on the road. You’ll need to pay for any parts needed but labour is free. The service will be available on both competition days from 9am – 4pm.
Please note that bike locks will not be provided at the venue so remember to bring one with you.
Accessible travel
Leigh-on-Sea has step-free access, with staff assistance available. A free accessible shuttle service will run from Leigh-on-Sea station to the venue.
If you’re travelling by National Rail, you should book assistance when you buy your train tickets. To book rail tickets and assistance, visit the 2012 Games Train Ticket booking website
Limited, pre-booked accessible parking will be provided close to the venue for disabled spectators who are UK Blue Badge holders or members of an equivalent national scheme. In addition, park-and-ride is an integrated and inclusive service with accessible parking spaces and shuttles.
In addition, acccessible spaces can be pre-booked at park-and-ride sites and shuttle services will be suitable for disabled spectators, including wheelchair users.
Book park-and-ride now
Taxis and private hire vehicles
Taxi and private hire vehicle drop-off areas are located outside the venue.
