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Blue Badge Holder Parking

The NEC, North Avenue, Marston Green, Birmingham, B40 1NT

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Car Park Information

  • The Blue Badge holder parking is located off Perimeter Road and North Avenue.
  • For some events, Hall 16 is used for parking.
  • If parking fees are applicable on event days, then there will also be a fee for the Blue Badge parking.
  • Parking can either be pre-booked or paid on the day.

Parking (opposite Hall 17 - North Avenue - for the Atrium)

  • Car Park View
    • The car park is located opposite Hall 17.
    • The car park is open air/surface.
    • The car park surface consists of tarmac.
    • There are 10+ designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
    • The Blue Badge bays have faded markings.
    • The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 235cm (width) x 470cm (depth).
    • There is a marked zone to both sides and rear.
    • The width of the marked zone is 126cm.
    • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has a steep ramp.
    • This route has uneven surfaces and bollards.
    • There is a dropped kerb with tactile paving from the designated Blue Badge parking.
    • Some Blue Badge bays do not have hatched markings at the rear.
  • Charges and Restrictions View
    • This car park is for Blue Badge holders only.
    • Parking is not free for all users, including Blue Badge holders.
    • Payment machines are located inside the main building.
    • There is a payment machine with controls at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
    • There is a level manoeuvring space for a wheelchair user in front of the payment machine (185cm x 210cm).
    • View information on parking policies/charges (opens new tab).
  • Electric Vehicle Charging Points View
    • Electric Vehicle charging points are not available.

Parking (opposite Hall 12 - Car Park N1 - for the Atrium)

  • Car Park View
    • The car park is located opposite Hall 12.
    • The car park is open air/surface.
    • The car park surface consists of tarmac.
    • There are 6 designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
    • The Blue Badge bays are clearly marked.
    • The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 230cm (width) x 470cm (depth).
    • There is a marked zone to both sides and rear.
    • The width of the marked zone is 129cm.
    • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has a steep slope.
    • This route has uneven surfaces.
  • Charges and Restrictions View
    • Parking is not free for all users, including Blue Badge holders.
    • Payment machines are located inside the main building.
    • There is a payment machine with controls at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
    • There is a level manoeuvring space for a wheelchair user in front of the payment machine (185cm x 210cm).
    • View information on parking policies/charges (opens new tab).
  • Electric Vehicle Charging Points View
    • Electric Vehicle charging points are not available.

Parking (opposite Hall 12 - Car Park N1b - for the Atrium)

  • Car Park View
    • The car park is located opposite Hall 12.
    • The car park is open air/surface.
    • The car park surface consists of tarmac.
    • There are 10+ designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
    • The Blue Badge bays are clearly marked.
    • The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 230cm (width) x 467cm (depth).
    • There is a marked zone to one side but not at the rear.
    • The width of the marked zone is 133cm.
    • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has slight slopes.
    • This route has uneven surfaces and bollards.
    • There is a dropped kerb without tactile paving from the designated Blue Badge parking.
  • Charges and Restrictions View
    • Parking is not free for all users, including Blue Badge holders.
    • Payment machines are located inside the main building.
    • There is a payment machine with controls at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
    • There is a level manoeuvring space for a wheelchair user in front of the payment machine (185cm x 210cm).
    • View information on parking policies/charges (opens new tab).
  • Electric Vehicle Charging Points View
    • Electric Vehicle charging points are not available.

Parking (opposite Hall 5 - Perimeter Road - for the Piazza)

  • Car Park View
    • The car park is located opposite Hall 5.
    • The car park is open air/surface.
    • The car park surface consists of tarmac.
    • There are 10+ designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
    • The Blue Badge bays are signposted and have markings which are faded.
    • The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 230cm (width) x 455cm (depth).
    • There is a marked zone to both sides and rear.
    • The width of the marked zone is 128cm.
    • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has slight slopes.
    • This route has uneven surfaces.
    • There is a dropped kerb with tactile paving from the designated Blue Badge parking.
  • Charges and Restrictions View
    • This car park is for Blue Badge holders only.
    • Parking is not free for all users, including Blue Badge holders.
    • Payment machines are located inside the main building.
    • There is a payment machine with controls at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
    • There is a level manoeuvring space for a wheelchair user in front of the payment machine (185cm x 210cm).
    • View information on parking policies/charges (opens new tab).
  • Electric Vehicle Charging Points View
    • Electric Vehicle charging points are not available.

Pedestrian Routes

  • There are pedestrian walkways leading from the VIP and Blue Badge holder parking to Atrium.
  • The North Avenue Parking opposite Hall 17 is approximately 140m to the nearest Atrium entrance.
  • The Car Park N1 Parking opposite Hall 12 is approximately 260m to the nearest Atrium entrance.
  • The Car Park N1b Parking opposite Hall 12 is approximately 240m to the nearest Atrium entrance.
  • The Perimeter Road Parking is approximately 120m to the nearest Piazza entrance.
  • Follow the finger post signage to the halls.
  • The routes to the entrances involve crossing either the Perimeter Road or North Avenue.
  • Caution is advised when crossing.

Drop Off, Pick up and Taxi Ranks

  • There are taxi ranks and drop-off areas located at the front of the Piazza and Atrium.
  • If you are arriving by taxi and have your Blue Badge with you, you will be able to be dropped off at the Piazza or Atrium.
  • If you also require a pick up, please advise the taxi firm that you have a Blue Badge and the taxi will be permitted to pick you up from the main entrances.
  • If you are using a T.O.A black cab you will be picked up at the ranks by the main entrances.