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Motorpoint Arena Nottingham (Nottingham)
Motorpoint Arena (originally the Nottingham Arena) is a multi-use indoor arena joined with the National Ice Centre in the Lace Market district of Nottingham, England. The arena is one of the biggest live entertainment venues in the East Midlands.
General information
Official website: motorpointarenanottingham.com
Arena capacity: 10,000 spectators
Address: Bolero Square, Nottingham NG1 1LA, UK
GPS coordinates for the navigator: 52°57′10″N 1°8′22″W
Year of construction: 2000
Seating plan of Motorpoint Arena Nottingham
The Motorpoint Arena Nottingham hosts a wide range of events and adapts its layout for every concert, show and sporting event to ensure customers get the best viewing experience.
Below is the hockey seating plan. This layout shows an indicative set up for most events.
The blocks are numbered as follows:
Floor section BL (blocks) – A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, J
Lower and upper tier blocks – 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19
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VIP suites – 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 20a, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43, 44
The rows in the flat floor seating blocks are numbered in alphabetical order from A up to AA (A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, J, K, L, M, N, O, P, Q, R, S, T, U, V, W, X, Y, Z, AA). Please note that there is no row I.
Lower and upper tier blocks have rows from A up to V. Row G in some blocks is often reserved for disabled patrons.
Where to buy tickets?
Nottingham Panthers don’t categorize their matches, so the ticketing structure is super simple to get your head around. They charge different amounts depending on whether you want to sit in seats, and like all clubs, Panthers also charge different amounts to different age groups, but that’s it.
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Remember you can only get cheaper prices in advance, you’ll need an extra £ per ticket if you buy on the day. The cheapest tickets are in the Bronze Seating section, whilst the most expensive are in the Platinum.
Panthers’ website is the best place to go if you’re hoping to get a ticket to see them play live. You can also call the club’s ticket office if you’d like to buy tickets over the phone.
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How to get there?
Located in the heart of Nottingham city centre, the Motorpoint Arena Nottingham is easily accessible by all methods of transport.
By car
The Motorpoint Arena Nottingham is less than 30 minutes from the A52 and located in the heart of Nottingham city centre, making it easily accessible by car. Brown tourist signs are visible on all major routes into the city to guide you to the venue. The postcode for your sat nav is NG1 1LA.
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By tram
The nearest tram stop to the Arena is the Lace Market stop on Fletcher Gate, which is just a 5 minute walk from the venue – making it a convenient and green way to get to the city centre!
Trams run at least every 7 minutes until midnight. In addition, there are seven Park & Ride sites with 5000+ spaces, conveniently located close to major roads on the outskirts of the city: Clifton just off the A453, Toton Lane just off junction 25 of the M1, Phoenix Park just off the M1 Junction 26, Hucknall just off Junction 27 of the M1, Moor Bridge just off the A611 south of Hucknall, Wilkinson Street just off the ring road in Basford and The Forest just off Gregory Boulevard.
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By bus
Long-distance and local bus services operate into Nottingham’s two main bus stations; Broadmarsh and Victoria, which are a ten minute walk from the Arena. Several Nottingham City Transport (NCT) bus services drop you right outside the venue and Trent Barton has several bus services which run past it – visit their websites for timetables.
By train
Nottingham train station is a 10 minute walk from the Arena, or a very short taxi ride. East Midlands Railway operate regular trains to and from Nottingham, visit the East Midlands Railway website for timetable and fare information.
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Where to eat and sleep?
Nottingham is renowned for its nightlife and boasts more restaurants per square mile than anywhere else in the UK. With a diverse range of bars also to choose from, there really is something for everyone!
- Alea Casino Nottingham. Situated in Nottingham’s vibrant City Centre, save 20% on drinks and get a £5 free bet at Alea Casino when you show your Arena ticket!
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- Annie’s Burger Shack. Located in the historic Lace Market, Annie’s Burger Shack combines delicious handcrafted burgers with a fantastic range of individually selected Real Ales.
- Anoki. Anoki fine dining Indian restaurant on Barker Gate is just a two-minute walk from the Motorpoint Arena. Enjoy 2-for-1 on all main dishes when you dine before 6pm and vacate by 7.30pm – the perfect pre-show meal! Open all show days.
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- Cosy Club. Nestled away in the heart of this charming city, the Cosy Club Nottingham sits proudly on Victoria Street. Pop in before or after your event to celebrate the joys of relaxed dining, drinking and lounging in a fabulous, welcoming setting.
- Piccolino. Piccolino, located on Weekday Cross, Nottingham, proudly boasts an open kitchen, cocktail bar and fair weather alfresco terrace in the square.
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- Pitcher & Piano. Located in the stunning old Unitarian Church just five minutes from the Arena, Pitcher & Piano offers event goers 20% off their bill on the day of the event. Just show your Arena ticket to your server!
- Saltbox. Conveniently situated next to the Arena, Saltbox Bar offers tempting pub classics such as juicy burgers, fresh pizzas, hearty pies and lots more, washed down with an ice cold pint, soft drink or refreshing cocktail! There are regular 20% off offers for Arena ticket holders, check the Saltbox Bar Facebook page for the latest.
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- Blind Rabbit. The creative team behind Das Kino, The Magic Garden & Penny Lane, bring you a New York inspired Bar & Grill, serving unique cocktails & with a mission to deliver Nottingham’s best burger.
- Vida by Lorentes. Discover a little piece of Spain in the heart of Lace Market with delicious and authentic tapas and fine wine.
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Make your event night even more memorable with an overnight stay or weekend break in Nottingham. From budget to boutique, there’s accommodation to suit every taste and budget, all just a short distance from the Motorpoint Arena Nottingham.
- Crowne Plaza. A luxurious 4-star hotel set in a prime location in the centre of Nottingham. There will be no stress before your event at the Arena, with easy access links into the city, parking onsite & just a short walk to the Arena.
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- Colwick Hall Hotel. Escape for a night of luxury just two miles from the city centre. Colwick Hall Hotel will even pay £10 towards your taxi fayre! T&Cs apply.
- Hart’s Hotel. The highest rated hotel in Nottingham, Hart’s is an award-winning independent and boutique hotel in the heart of the city centre.
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- Hilton Hotel. Newly refurbished Hilton Nottingham is located in the heart of Nottingham City Centre – just 5 minutes’ drive from Motorpoint Arena. Hilton Nottingham is steeped in history and features 176 bedrooms, Bric Bar & Kitchen, indoor pool, fitness centre and sauna.
- Leonardo Hotel. Located in the heart of the city, Leonardo Hotel is one of the most conveniently located hotels in Nottingham, just a short walk from the Motorpoint Arena.
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- Mercure Nottingham City Centre. Get 25% off selected drinks from the hotel bar on the first floor when showing your Arena tickets (available to non-residents). Plus get a half price Sunday stay when you book a Saturday night stay.
- Mercure Sherwood. The Mercure Nottingham Sherwood Hotel is ideal for gig goers looking for a local and authentic experience.
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- The Orchard Hotel & Restaurant. A short 10-minute walk to the nearest tram stop, The Orchard Hotel is ideal for a peaceful stay on the outskirts of the city centre. Secluded on the University of Nottingham campus with free parking, walking trails and complimentary use of David Ross Sports Village. Use code “Arena Events” when calling the reservations team for 10% off the best available rate.
Facilities
The exclusive packages give you premium access to experience one of the world’s fastest team sports and enjoy a claw-biting Nottingham Panthers home game!
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Private Executive Suite
Immerse yourself in claw-biting action with the Private Executive Suite packages! With in-suite waiting service, a pre-game or interval hot buffet, and panoramic views, you’ll never miss a moment.
Your hospitality package includes:
- Your tickets within your Private Suite for the game;
- A one course hot buffet served in your suite before the start or during internal of game;
- Dedicated hospitality entrance with lift access;
- Price includes a set hospitality administration fee and no additional postage fees.
Spotlight Meal Experience
Make a night/afternoon of the game and indulge in a delicious meal in Spotlight Bar before the big game! Then head to your suite and let the claw-biting action begin.
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Your Nottingham Panthers package includes:
- Your game ticket within a Shared Executive Suite;
- Enjoy a relaxed two course meal with the Spotlight Bar and Restaurant before the start of the game;
- Price includes a set hospitality administration fee and no additional postage fees.
Nottingham Panthers Sofa Club
Immerse yourself in the heart of the action on the sofas that sit on their own stage behind the goal!
Your Sofa Club package includes:
- An exclusive area for you and your friends to watch the game;
- The comfiest seats in the house! (two people per sofa);
- Waiting service throughout the game so you don’t miss any of the action;
- Options to order delicious food alongside your drinks.
Sofas are available to book so treat yourself and your friends to the comfiest VIP ice hockey experience around!
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Bar 1946
Gain entrance to the exclusive Bar 1946, the perfect place to get away from the crowds and relax pre-game, during the intervals and after the game too!
Spotlight Pre Show Meal
Make a night/afternoon of the game and indulge in a delicious meal in Spotlight Bar before the big game!
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Spotlight Bar and Restaurant will open 2 hours before face off!
Please contact the hospitality team to find out more or book this experience online by visiting the Panthers booking page.
Venue Hire
The Arena is an awe-inspiring venue which can be adapted to suit any large-scale event or conference. It features a highly flexible flat floor space, which is surrounded by 6,500 tiered seats meaning it can be adapted to suit capacities from 500 delegates up to 10,000.
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The Arena is one of the top live music, comedy and sporting venues in the world and welcomes a vast range of high-profile music tours and artists to the stage every year, so you can be sure your event is in capable hands.
There are excellent relationships with AV suppliers who can offer you competitive rates for equipment hire, sets and production. They also have a full-time team of highly experienced sound, lighting and IT technicians to support you in running a successful event.
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If you’re looking for an unusual and exciting venue for your next event, the Arena has it all.
With Wi-Fi throughout, the Arena is perfect for conferences, sporting events, gala dinners, award ceremonies, religious gatherings, plus much more!
Key Features:
- Capacity of 500 – 10,000;
- Versatile 2,100sq m floor space;
- In-house draping system;
- Dedicated and highly experienced event managers;
- Additional spaces including changing rooms, green room & production office;
- Backstage car park and box office facilities;
- State-of-the-art scoreboard;
- Arena set up including stage, chairs and mixing platform.
Accessibility
The venue is easily accessible for visitors with mobility difficulties and accessibility needs. They work closely with ‘Attitude Is Everything’ who improve disabled people’s access to live music by working in partnership with audiences, artists and the music industry to implement a charter of best practice in the UK. The arena was awarded the Gold level of the Charter of Best Practice in September 2013. They also work with ‘CredAbility’, a quality assurance system committed to supporting disabled customers and are a CredAbility Verified Accessible venue.
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In January 2015, they introduced the Access Card. The card has been designed by CredAbility to easily and discreetly let businesses know the specific needs of disabled visitors. It translates a person’s disability / impairment into symbols which highlight the barriers they face and the reasonable adjustments they might need.
In 2016, they won an ‘Attitude is Everything’ Outstanding Access award for the BSL interpretation service. This has been developed in partnership with audiences and Performance Interpreting, providing tailored BSL interpretation as part of the core programme and upon request.
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In addition to this, they also work closely with AccessAble, a UK leading provider of accessibility information.
History
On 1 April 2000, the National Ice Centre was officially opened by Olympic gold medalist Jayne Torvill. The second phase of the project — the family rink — was scheduled to be completed by May–June 2001, but opened early on 7 April 2001. The National Ice Centre was the first twin Olympic-sized ice rink in the United Kingdom. The final cost of the project was £43 million. The arena was inaugurated by English band, Simply Red on 29 April 2000.