Situated just over a mile from Fulham Pier Hotel, in Hammersmith, is the world-famous Eventim Apollo, one of London’s most iconic performance venues. From world-class music concerts and comedy shows to immersive film-with-live-music experiences and family-friendly productions, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. To reach the Eventim Apollo, you can walk approximately 25 minutes or catch a bus from Kingwood Road to Hammersmith Broadway to reduce the steps and cut the travel to 20 minutes.
Experience unforgettable performances from internationally celebrated musicians and bands across genres from rock, pop and soul to orchestral film events. The Eventim Apollo has been welcoming legendary music acts since the 1960s including The Beatles and Queen. Visit the venue’s website to see upcoming performances to plan your stay in West London for.
Renowned for the ‘Live at the Apollo’ comedy shows, the Eventim Apollo is an iconic comedy hotspot. Michael McIntyre, Sarah Millican and Lee Mack are just a few of countless comedy geniuses to have taken to the Apollo’s stage. Check the upcoming performances on the Eventim Apollo website and laugh out loud with top comedians and captivating stage shows from renowned performers and touring productions.
The Eventim Apollo gives you the chance to see classic films reimagined with cinematic soundtracks, performed live by talented musicians for an immersive experience. Previous showings have included Disney’s Frozen, Our Planet and 28 Days Later.
The whole family is welcome at the Eventim Apollo for special shows, interactive concerts, and themed events designed to entertain all ages. 101 Dalmatians The Musical and Shrek the Musical are just two examples with more to follow later this year.
You’ve selected your event to attend at the Eventim Apollo and secured your tickets but many of the Apollo’s concerts and comedy shows finish late into the night. Take away the stress and relax in luxury at Fulham Pier Hotel. Placed next to Fulham Football Club, the hotel’s picturesque riverside views will add a divine touch to your trip.
Olympia is an event venue located between Hammersmith and Kensington. When catching a bus from Kingwood Road to Hammersmith, Olympia is just over 30 minutes from Fulham Pier Hotel. It hosts a wide variety of events throughout the year, from large-scale trade shows and industry conferences to popular public exhibitions and cultural events. Visitors can experience everything from major business and technology summits to lifestyle shows, art fairs, fitness competitions and fan-favourite events such as London Film & Comic Con, AnimeCon London and Photo London.
Olympia’s events calendar features something for every interest, including:
Browse the upcoming events on the Olympia website to see what’s on during your stay and click through for full event details, dates and ticket information.
Olympia is undergoing exciting changes as part of a £1.3 billion project to become a major cultural, entertainment, and business destination. Phased reopening is happening throughout 2026 and the full project is expected to be completed in 2027. This is a flavour of what you can expect:
Seat theatre
Capacity live music hall
Of state-of-the-art office spaces – One Olympia
New bars, cafés and restaurants
The highlight of the horticultural calendar, RHS Chelsea Flower Show offers a stunning and exquisite selection of gardens for visitors to see, ponder and marvel at. To get to the show from Fulham Pier Hotel, you can take the District Line from Putney Bridge Underground Station or a bus from Kingwood Road, both within walking distance of the luxury riverside hotel. Held annually in May, the RHS Chelsea Flower Show is attended by a host of famous faces, including his Majesty King Charles III and, perhaps more obvious, Alan Titchmarsh CBE. There are often hospitality packages available that give you the luxury experience of the show through dining experiences and complimentary bars.
The home of Bishops of London for over 1,300 years, Fulham Palace is a historic house and botanic garden. It could not be easier to reach Fulham Palace from Fulham Pier Hotel, simply take a scenic walk of less than 10 minutes down the River Thames.
Fulham Palace hotel is free to visit and rich with history, dating back to 4000 BC. The museum and historic rooms tell the story of Fulham Palace through the people who lived and worked there. Temporary exhibitions run at Fulham Palace throughout the year, we advise visiting their website to see what’s on. The botanic gardens stretch across 13 acres and features a walled garden, rare trees and beautiful plants. We certainly recommend a visit, being on the doorstep of the hotel.
Well-known for being the starting point for the annual Boat Race between Oxford and Cambridge Universities, Putney is a beautiful district of South West London. It is just across the River Thames from the boutique Fulham Pier Hotel. To get to Putney from the hotel, you can take a delightful 20-minute walk down the river to Putney Bridge and cross to Putney. You can alternatively take a bus across the bridge from Putney Bridge Station / Gonville Street but we would recommend going on foot and pausing to absorb the breathtaking views over the River Thames.
Connecting Fulham and Putney across the River Thames is the Grade II listed stone Putney Bridge. The Boat Race which Oxford and Cambridge University famously compete head-to-head in starts from Putney Bridge. Being just a 15-minute scenic riverside walk from Fulham Pier Hotel, we recommend visiting Putney Bridge at different times of the day to make the most of the picturesque views looking up and down the River Thames.
The WWT London Wetland Centre is a nature reserve that spans 100 acres. Situated in Barnes, the WWT London Wetland Centre is approximately 35 minutes from Fulham Pier Hotel via a bus from Putney Bridge Station / Gonville Street to Barnes / Red Lion. It is an urban oasis with lakes, ponds and gardens that attract diverse wildlife such as otters, rare birds and insects.
There is the opportunity to meet Asian Short-clawed otters, the smallest otter species in the world, with daily otter talks at 11am and 2pm. Wildlife spotting changes throughout the year as the seasons and climates change, attracting different birds and insects to the reserve. The café provides somewhere to sit down and as you explore the site, you can find out more about WWT’s conservation work across the globe.
Home to the HSBC Championships featuring professional tennis players, The Queen’s Club is just over 20 minutes from Fulham Pier Hotel. Staying on foot, the journey is just over 25 minutes but this can be shortened by taking a bus from Kingwood Road to Fulham Pools. The HSBC Championships take place annually in June. Established in 1889, it is one of the longest-running and well-known grass court tennis events. ln 2026 the competition runs from 8 to 21 June. We recommend checking the LTA website for ticket information.
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The luxurious Fulham Pier Hotel is very close to the Eventim Apollo, just over a mile away. The scenic riverside walk takes approximately 25 minutes or you can take a bus from Kingwood Road to Hammersmith Broadway or from Stevenage Road / Fulham Football Club to Bothwell Street. Both buses will save footsteps and a few minutes from the walk.
Olympia can be reached from Fulham Pier Hotel in just under 45 minutes on foot, or closer to 30 minutes when using a bus. There are a few bus routes available, you can catch a bus from Kingwood Road to either Hammersmith or West Cromwell Road / Tesco. You can also take a bus from Stevenage Road / Fulham Football Club to Fulham Broadway and catch a different one to go to Kensington Olympia / Hammersmith Road.
Putney is close to Fulham Pier Hotel, sitting on the other side of the River Thames. Take a scenic 20-minute riverside walk from the boutique hotel and across Putney Bridge. You can catch a bus from Kingwood Road to Putney Bridge Station / Gonville Street but we would really recommend the beautiful walk!
It takes just over 25 minutes on foot to reach The Queen’s Club from Fulham Pier Hotel, not a long distance to travel. You can shorten the journey by catching a bus from Kingwood Road to Fulham Cross and this journey takes just over 20 minutes.
