Glow, Bluewater, opened on 30 November 2011, this 5,200m2 events venue offers a new breed of fully integrated exhibition space containing an upper and lower hall,and a 450m2 private gallery area; further extending Bluewater’s ‘day out’ experience for guests.
Directly accessed from the Thames Walk mall via the Plaza, a 4,000m2 space consisting of 11 restaurants, cafés and bars. Glow, Bluewater, is designed to host a calendar of amazing and inspiring events, from fashion to food, lifestyle to comedyevents. For further information visit www.glowbluewater.co.uk
Visitors will be able to make the most of the 300 stores, dining and entertainment facilities at Bluewater, through special Wedding Week offers as well as experiencing everything the event itself has to offer – it really is a day out to remember for the whole bridal party.
How to get there
Car
If you have a SATNAV, just enter the postcode DA9 9SG – and the directions will guide you to Bluewater. Then follow the signs marked ‘Event Venue'.
Alternatively, from the M25, follow signs to Dartford Crossing. Look out for Junction 2 (A2/M2), then follow the signs to Bluewater and ‘Events Venue’.
Once you’re here, there are over 13,000 free car parking spaces (including disabled spots nearer the entrance) to choose from.
We’re looking forward to seeing you soon. But if you get stuck, just call us on 0870 777 0252 – and we’ll be happy to give you directions.
Parking
Over 13,000 free car parking spaces are available at Bluewater. The closest car parks to Glow are the Thames Walk or Plaza car parks.
Train
Hop on the UK’s first high speed train service from St Pancras – and get to Ebbsfleet in just 18 minutes. From there, you can take a Fastrack bus to Bluewater. Plan your journey online with National Rail Enquiries or Transport for London.
South Eastern Trains arrive at Greenhithe station every 15 minutes from London (Charing Cross, Waterloo East, London Bridge or Cannon Street) and other Medway towns. Then you can take a Fastrack A or B bus to Bluewater, just five minutes away – this should be included in the price of your train ticket.
Shuttle buses run from 6am to 11.45pm, 7 days a week – from the bus stop next to the ticket machines on your right, as you leave the station. Check out the full timetable here.
Bus
Take your pick from over 60 buses that visit Bluewater every hour. For an express service, between 25 and 40 minutes, there’s the 700, 701, 703 or 704 routes.
Coach
Make a day of it with a coach trip to Glow. Our specially designated car park can fit over 50 coaches at a time. If you’re bringing a coach party, please ring ahead with the details on 01322 623300 – so we’re ready to welcome you.
National Express has a regular service that runs from London Victoria Coach Station to Bridgwater, every day. To plan your journey, visit National Express or call 08717 818181.
