Access Guide
Getting to the NEC and Useful Information
Car Parking Information
- The Disabled Parking is located off Perimeter Road and North Avenue.
- On some events Hall 16 is used for Disabled 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 pay on the day.
- For information on car park charges and online booking please click here (opens in new tab).
Parking (Perimeter Road - Disabled Parking for Piazza)
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Parking
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- The venue does have its own parking facilities.
- The car park is located off Perimeter Road.
- The car park type is open air/surface.
- The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
- The car park does have a barrier control system.
- There is a touchscreen at the barrier.
- The car park surface is tarmac and block paving.
- Clearly marked/signposted parent and child parking bays are not available.
- There are additional car parks for visitors.
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Blue Badge Parking
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- There is a/are Blue Badge parking bay(s) available.
- The Blue Badge bay(s) is/are clearly marked.
- There is/are 10+ designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
- The dimensions of the designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) surveyed are 250cm x 470cm (8ft 2in x 15ft 5in).
- The Blue Badge parking bays have a marked zone to both sides and rear.
- The marked zones around the Blue Badge parking bay(s) have at least the recommended width of 120cm.
- The dimensions of other designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) vary in size.
- For visitor requiring assistance there is a shelter with a call point, which can be used to request assistance. The height of the call point is 100cm.
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Paying
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- If parking fees are applicable on event days, then there will also be a fee for the Blue Badge parking.
- Payment signs are provided.
- Payment signs are clearly presented.
- Payment signs are located in the Atrium and Piazza.
- Payment term signs do not make it clear if parking charges apply to Blue Badge holders.
- Payment machines are located in the Atrium and Piazza.
- There is a payment machine at a convenient height for wheelchair users.
- There is a level turning space (minimum 185cm x 210cm) in front of the payment machine(s).
- To see the parking charges please click here (opens new tab).
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Access from the Car Park
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- There is some tactile paving on dropped kerbs between the car park and the entrance.
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Shared Parking
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- There is also Blue Badge parking available in the NEC Express parking, which is connect to this parking area.
Parking (North 1b Opposite Hall 12 - Disabled Parking for Atrium)
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- The venue does have its own parking facilities.
- The car park is located off North Avenue.
- The car park type is open air/surface.
- The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
- The car park surface is tarmac.
- Clearly marked/signposted parent and child parking bays are not available.
- There are additional car parks for visitors.
- For visitor requiring assistance there is a shelter with a call point, which can be used to request assistance. The height of the call point is 100cm.
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Blue Badge Parking
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- There is a/are Blue Badge parking bay(s) available.
- The Blue Badge bay(s) is/are clearly marked.
- There is/are 10+ designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
- The dimensions of the designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) surveyed are 380cm x 490cm (12ft 6in x 16ft 1in).
- Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders do not need to be booked in advance.
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Paying
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- If parking fees are applicable on event days, then there will also be a fee for the Blue Badge parking.
- Payment signs are provided.
- Payment signs are clearly presented.
- Payment signs are located in the Atrium and Piazza.
- Payment term signs do not make it clear if parking charges apply to Blue Badge holders.
- Payment machines are located in the Atrium and Piazza.
- There is a payment machine at a convenient height for wheelchair users.
- There is a level turning space (minimum 185cm x 210cm) in front of the payment machine(s).
- To see the parking charges please click here (opens new tab).
Parking (North Avenue Opposite Hall 17 - Disabled Parking for Atrium)
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Parking
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- The venue does have its own parking facilities.
- The car park is located off North Avenue.
- The car park type is open air/surface.
- The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
- The car park surface is tarmac.
- Clearly marked/signposted parent and child parking bays are available.
- All parking spaces are provided on a first come first served basis.
- There are additional car parks for visitors.
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Blue Badge Parking
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- There is a/are Blue Badge parking bay(s) available.
- The Blue Badge bay(s) is/are clearly marked.
- There is/are 10+ designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
- The dimensions of the designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) surveyed are 480cm x 600cm (15ft 9in x 19ft 8in).
- Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders do not need to be booked in advance.
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Paying
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- If parking fees are applicable on event days, then there will also be a fee for the Blue Badge parking.
- Payment signs are provided.
- Payment signs are clearly presented.
- Payment signs are located in the Atrium and Piazza.
- Payment term signs do not make it clear if parking charges apply to Blue Badge holders.
- Payment machines are located in the Atrium and Piazza.
- There is a payment machine at a convenient height for wheelchair users.
- There is a level turning space (minimum 185cm x 210cm) in front of the payment machine(s).
- To see the parking charges please click here (opens new tab).
Parking (Hall 16 - Disabled Parking for Atrium)
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Parking
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- The venue does have its own parking facilities.
- The car park is located off North Avenue.
- The car park type is open air/surface.
- The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
- The car park does not have a barrier control system.
- The car park surface is tarmac.
- Clearly marked/signposted parent and child parking bays are not available.
- There is an assistance call point located on the wall of the hall. The height of the call point is 100cm.
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Blue Badge Parking
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- There is a/are Blue Badge parking bay(s) available.
- The Blue Badge bay(s) is/are signposted and have markings which are faded.
- There is/are 10+ designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
- The dimensions of the designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) surveyed are 380cm x 490cm (12ft 6in x 16ft 1in).
- The dimensions of other designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) vary in size.
- Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders do not need to be booked in advance.
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Paying
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- If parking fees are applicable on event days, then there will also be a fee for the Blue Badge parking.
- Payment signs are provided.
- Payment signs are clearly presented.
- Payment signs are located in the Atrium and Piazza.
- Payment term signs do not make it clear if parking charges apply to Blue Badge holders.
- Payment machines are located in the Atrium and Piazza.
- There is a payment machine at a convenient height for wheelchair users.
- There is a level turning space (minimum 185cm x 210cm) in front of the payment machine(s).
- To see the parking charges please click here (opens new tab).
Drop Off/Pick Up and Taxi Rank
- 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.
Pedestrian Access
- There are pedestrian walkways leading from the VIP and Disabled Parking to Atrium.
- The Perimeter Road Disabled Parking is approximately 120m to the nearest Piazza entrance.
- The North Avenue Disabled Parking opposite Hall 12 is approximately 240m to nearest Atrium entrance.
- The North Avenue Disabled Parking opposite Hall 17 is approximately 140m to nearest Atrium entrance.
- Follow the finger post signage to the halls.
- The routes to the entrances involve crossing either Perimeter Road or North Avenue. Caution is advised when crossing.