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South and West Car Parks

Utilita Arena Birmingham, Sheepcote Street (South Car Park), St Vincent Street (West Car Park), Birmingham, B1 2AA

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Getting Here

  • By Road View
    • The Utilita Arena Birmingham is situated in the heart of the city, on King Edwards Road.
      King Edwards Road is located off the A457.
      Sat Nav users should use postcode B1 2AA and look for directional signage.
    • There are 3 car parks located at the Utilita Arena Birmingham; North, South and West Car Parks.
    • Bus stops are available on Five Ways Island, Brindley Place, Broad Street and Sand Pits.
      All stops are within a 10 - 20 minute walk to the arena.
      If a visitor has travelled by coach to Digbeth Coach Station, then the arena is a 30 minute walk or short taxi journey.
  • By Train View
    • The nearest Railway Station is Birmingham New Street.
    • The Utilita Arena Birmingham is situated between 4 mainline stations; Birmingham New Street Station, Five Ways Station, Snow Hill Station and Moor Street Station.
      The arena is approximately 10-20 minute walk from all 4 stations, alternatively each station is a few minutes away by taxi.
      For further information please call National Rail on 08457 484 950 or visit the National Rail website.

Utilita Arena Birmingham Car Parking

  • Utilita Arena Birmingham has ample on-site public car park spaces across our car parks: North, South and West.
  • Please note, West car park is for pre-booked and Hospitality customers only.
  • Utilita Arena Birmingham advise booking your parking in advance for specific events, however you can pay at any time before exiting our car park via the payment kiosks, which take both cash and card, or via mobile.
  • The ANPR (Automatic Number Plate Recognition) system reads the registration plates of vehicles entering and exiting the car parks.
  • In addition, there will be more onsite CCTV cameras in operation across all levels, to further increase surveillance coverage within the car parks.

Multi-Storey Car Park (West Car Park)

  • Parking View
    • The car park is located off St Vincent Street.
    • The car park does have a height restriction barrier.
    • The maximum height of the restriction barrier is 180cm (5ft 11in).
    • The car park surface is tarmac.
    • There is a/are Blue Badge parking bay(s) available.
    • The Blue Badge parking bays are located on level(s) 6. They are located at the end of the floor nearest to the doors and allow level access to the Arena entrance. of the car park.
    • Pre-bookable Blue Badge bays are available however they are very limited.
  • Paying View
    • There are parking charges for the car park.
    • Parking is not free for Blue Badge holders.
    • Payment machines are located on the ground and level 1 outer concourse.

Multi-Storey Car Park (South Car Park)

  • Parking View
    • The car park is located off Sheepcote Street.
    • The car park does have a height restriction barrier.
    • The maximum height of the restriction barrier is 200cm (6ft 7in).
    • The car park surface is tarmac.
    • There is a/are Blue Badge parking bay(s) available.
    • The Blue Badge parking bays are located on level(s) 11, 12, 13 and 17 of the car park.
  • Paying View
    • There are parking charges for the car park.
    • Parking is not free for Blue Badge holders.
    • Payment machines are located are on the ground and level 1 outer concourse.

Multi-Storey Designated Parking Level (West Car Park - Level 6)

  • Blue Badge Parking View
    • There is/are 3 designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) on this level.
    • The Blue Badge bay(s) is/are clearly marked.
    • The dimensions of the designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) surveyed are 350cm x 470cm (11ft 6in x 15ft 5in).
    • There is not a 120cm marked zone around the Blue Badge parking bay(s).
  • Paying View
    • Payment signs are provided.
    • Payment signs are clearly presented.
    • Payment machines are located on the ground and level 1 outer concourse.
    • 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).
  • Access from the Car Park View
    • There is not a pedestrian exit located on this level of the car park.
    • The pedestrian exit is located on West Car Park Level 8.
    • The route to the lift is accessible to a wheelchair with assistance.
    • Assistance may be required because there is/are slopes/ramps.
    • The lift is clearly visible from the Blue Badge parking bays.
    • There are marked walkways on this level to make routes safer for pedestrians.
    • The surface on the approach to the lift is tarmac.
    • There is step free access to the pedestrian exit from the lift.

Multi-Storey Designated Parking Level (South Car Park Level 11)

  • Blue Badge Parking View
    • There is/are 10+ designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) on this level.
    • The Blue Badge bay(s) is/are clearly marked.
    • The dimensions of the designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) surveyed are 480cm x 470cm (15ft 9in x 15ft 5in).
    • There is not a 120cm marked zone around the Blue Badge parking bay(s).
    • The dimensions of other designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) vary in size.
  • Paying View
    • Payment signs are provided.
    • Payment signs are clearly presented.
    • Payment signs are located throughout the car park.
    • Payment machines are located on the ground and level 1 outer concourse.
    • 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).
  • Access from the Car Park View
    • There is a pedestrian exit located on this level of the car park.
    • The route to the pedestrian exit is accessible to a wheelchair unaided.
    • The pedestrian exit is clearly visible from the Blue Badge parking bays.
    • There are marked walkways on this level to make routes safer for pedestrians.
    • The surface on the approach to the pedestrian exit is tarmac.

Multi-Storey Designated Parking Level (South Car Park - Level 12)

  • Blue Badge Parking View
    • There is/are 3 designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) on this level.
    • The Blue Badge bay(s) is/are clearly marked.
    • The dimensions of the designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) surveyed are 350cm x 470cm (11ft 6in x 15ft 5in).
    • There is not a 120cm marked zone around the Blue Badge parking bay(s).
  • Paying View
    • Payment signs are provided.
    • Payment signs are clearly presented.
    • Payment signs are located throughout the car park.
    • Payment term signs do make it clear if parking charges apply to Blue Badge holders.
    • Payment machines are located on the ground floor and level 1 outer concourse.
    • 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).
  • Access from the Car Park View
    • There is not a pedestrian exit located on this level of the car park.
    • The route to the lift is accessible to a wheelchair with assistance.
    • Assistance may be required because there is/are slopes/ramps.
    • The lift is clearly visible from the Blue Badge parking bays.
    • There are marked walkways on this level to make routes safer for pedestrians.
    • The surface on the approach to the lift is tarmac.

Multi-Storey Designated Parking Level (South Car Park - Level 13)

  • Blue Badge Parking View
    • There is/are 3 designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) on this level.
    • The Blue Badge bay(s) markings are faded.
    • The dimensions of the designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) surveyed are 350cm x 470cm (11ft 6in x 15ft 5in).
    • There is not a 120cm marked zone around the Blue Badge parking bay(s).
  • Paying View
    • Payment signs are provided.
    • Payment signs are clearly presented.
    • Payment term signs do make it clear if parking charges apply to Blue Badge holders.
    • Payment machines are located on the ground and level 1 outer concourse.
    • 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).
  • Access from the Car Park View
    • There is not a pedestrian exit located on this level of the car park.
    • The route to the lift is accessible to a wheelchair with assistance.
    • Assistance may be required because there is/are slopes/ramps.
    • The lift is clearly visible from the Blue Badge parking bays.
    • There are not marked walkways on this level to make routes safer for pedestrians.
    • There is wayfinding signage to show the route to the lift.
    • The surface on the approach to the lift is tarmac.

Multi-Storey Designated Parking Level (South Car Park - Level 17)

  • Blue Badge Parking View
    • There is/are 2 designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) on this level.
    • The Blue Badge bay(s) is/are clearly marked.
    • The dimensions of the designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) surveyed are 370cm x 490cm (12ft 2in x 16ft 1in).
    • There is not a 120cm marked zone around the Blue Badge parking bay(s).
  • Paying View
    • Payment signs are provided.
    • Payment signs are clearly presented.
    • Payment signs are located throughout the car park.
    • Payment term signs do make it clear if parking charges apply to Blue Badge holders.
    • Payment machines are located on the ground and level 1 outer concourse.
    • 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).
  • Access from the Car Park View
    • There is not a pedestrian exit located on this level of the car park.
    • The route to the lift is accessible to a wheelchair unaided.
    • The lift is clearly visible from the Blue Badge parking bays.
    • There are marked walkways on this level to make routes safer for pedestrians.
    • The surface on the approach to the lift is tarmac.

Other Floors

  • Stairs View
    • Stairs can be used to access other floors.
    • The stairs are for public use.
    • The stairs are located at the rear of the parking levels.
    • The floors which are accessible by stairs are 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16 and 17.
    • There are 15+ steps between floors.
    • The height of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
    • The height of the step(s) is/are 15cm.
    • The going of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 30cm and 45cm.
    • The steps are clearly marked.
    • There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
    • The steps have a handrail on both sides.
    • Handrails are at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
    • Handrails do cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
    • Handrails are easy to grip.
    • Handrails do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
    • There is a landing.
    • Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor are not provided on landings.
    • The lighting levels at the steps are moderate to good.

Lift (Odd Number Floors)

  • There is a lift for public use.
  • The lift is located at the rear of the parking levels.
  • The lift is a standard lift.
  • A member of staff does not need to be notified for use of the lift.
  • The floors which are accessible by this lift are 1, 3, 5, 7, 9, 11, 13, 15 and 17.
  • Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor are not provided on lift lobby landings.
  • There is a clear level manoeuvring space of 150cm × 150cm in front of the lift.
  • Lift doors do contrast visually with lift lobby walls.
  • The external controls for the lift are within 90cm - 110cm from the floor.
  • The colour contrast between the external lift controls and the control plate is poor.
  • The colour contrast between the external lift control plate and the wall is good.
  • The clear door width is 105cm (3ft 5in).
  • The dimensions of the lift are 140cm x 160cm (4ft 7in x 5ft 3in).
  • There are not separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
  • There is a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
  • There is a list of floor services available within the lift.
  • The lift does have a visual floor indicator.
  • The lift does have an audible announcer.
  • The internal controls for the lift are within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
  • There is a hearing loop system.
  • The lift does not have Braille markings.
  • The lift does have tactile markings.
  • The lighting levels in the lift are good.

Lift (Even Number Floors)

  • There is a lift for public use.
  • The lift is located at the rear of the parking levels.
  • The lift is a standard lift.
  • A member of staff does not need to be notified for use of the lift.
  • The floors which are accessible by this lift are 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 14 and 16.
  • Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor are not provided on lift lobby landings.
  • There is a clear level manoeuvring space of 150cm × 150cm in front of the lift.
  • Lift doors do contrast visually with lift lobby walls.
  • The external controls for the lift are within 90cm - 110cm from the floor.
  • The colour contrast between the external lift controls and the control plate is poor.
  • The colour contrast between the external lift control plate and the wall is good.
  • The clear door width is 105cm (3ft 5in).
  • The dimensions of the lift are 140cm x 160cm (4ft 7in x 5ft 3in).
  • There are not separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
  • There is a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
  • There is not a list of floor services available within the lift.
  • The lift does have a visual floor indicator.
  • The lift does have an audible announcer.
  • The internal controls for the lift are within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
  • There is a hearing loop system.
  • The lift does have Braille markings.
  • The lift does have tactile markings.
  • The lighting levels in the lift are good.

Car Park Pedestrian Exit (Level 7)

  • Pedestrian Exit View
    • This information is for the pedestrian exit located to the right after you exit the lift.
    • The pedestrian exit is clearly signed.
    • There is ramped/sloped access at this exit.
    • The exit door(s) does/do contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
    • The main door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
    • The main automatic door(s) is/are push pad or push button activated.
    • The push pad or push button is 95cm from floor level.
    • The door(s) is/are single width.
    • The width of the door opening is 90cm.
  • Ramp/Slope View
    • The ramp/slope is located just beyond the exit.
    • The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.
    • The ramp/slope is permanent.
    • There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
    • There is a/are handrail(s) at the ramp.
    • The handrail(s) is/are on the left going up.

Car Park Pedestrian Exit (Level 8)

  • Pedestrian Exit View
    • This information is for the pedestrian exit located at the rear of the car park level.
    • The pedestrian exit is not clearly signed.
    • There is ramped/sloped access at this exit.
    • There are no doors at this exit.
  • Ramp/Slope View
    • The ramp/slope is located just beyond the exit.
    • The gradient of the ramp/slope is steep.

Car Park Pedestrian Exit (Level 11)

  • Pedestrian Exit View
    • This information is for the pedestrian exit located at the rear of the parking level.
    • The pedestrian exit is clearly signed.
    • There is ramped/sloped access at this exit.
    • There are no doors at this exit.
  • Ramp/Slope View
    • The ramp/slope is located just beyond the exit.
    • The gradient of the ramp/slope is steep.
    • The ramp/slope is permanent.
    • There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
    • There is a/are handrail(s) at the ramp.
    • The handrail(s) is/are on both sides.

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