Nottingham is in the centre of England making it easily accessible no matter where you are based or how you are planning to travel to the venue.
Nottingham Arena is keen to reduce the carbon footprint of this event and would like to request your support in venture. The city is well served by all major forms of transport and people attending the teachings are asked to use these when travelling to and around Nottingham.
For more information on getting to the venue please see below:
Rail
For timetable and fare information contact National Rail Enquiries on 0845 748 4950. Or to book online visit http://www.eastmidlandstrains.co.uk.
Travel from Europe could not be easier. Eurostar will bring you into the new terminal at St Pancras, from where there is a direct link to Nottingham City via East Midlands Trains.
Nottingham Train Station is a 10 minute walk from the venue. Follow signs which direct you to the Lace Market and keep your eye out for grey signs which are dotted en route to the National Ice Centre & Arena.
Bus
Nottingham has two main bus stations, Broadmarsh and Victoria, each of which are a 10 minute walk from the centre. Again, follow the signs to the Lace Market and keep an eye out for the grey signs.
Air
East Midlands Airport is a 45 minute drive from the venue. A shuttle bus service now runs every half an hour from the airport to the city centre at a cost of £5.00 for a single or £9.00 for monthly return.
Taxi
Taxis are available outside Nottingham Arena on Lower Parliament Street and throughout the city at designated taxi ranks.
Contact Yellow Cars on: 0115 981 8181
Road
If you have to travel by car, Nottingham is easily accessible by a good road network.
Park & Glide (trams)
Tram
Nottingham's state-of-the-art tram system passes really close to the Nottingham Arena and starts at the train station. The "Lace Market" stop on Fletcher Gate is a three minute walk away. Trams run at least every 10 minutes until midnight (more frequent at peak times).
In addition there are five free Park and Ride sites on the system. Moor Bridge just off the A611 south of Hucknall, Phoenix Park just off the M1 at junction 26, Wilkinson Street just off the ring road in Basford, The Forest just off Gregory Boulevard.
An all-day tram ticket costs just £2.70.
Please note it is likely there will be disruption to the tram network over the weekend of the 24th May 2008
Find out more at: www.thetram.net or call 0115 9427777.
Car Parking
There is plenty of city centre parking within walking distance of the Arena although there is no official car park connected to the venue. The car parks are clearly signposted on the main approach roads and are indicated on the map.
Disabled Parking
Limited car parking spaces are available in Dean Street which is adjacent to our venue. If you have special needs please contact us directly on 0115 853 3002.
