Motorpoint Arena Nottingham
BEST FOR
Ages 0+
SETTING
Indoors
WHERE
Nottingham
What it’s like
A big Nottingham arena that hosts touring family shows, ice hockey and concerts, right by the Lace Market tram stop.
This is a proper big-venue night out rather than a soft play or a farm visit. What your kids actually do here depends entirely on what's booked in, whether that's a touring ice show, a Nottingham Panthers ice hockey match, or a concert or comedy night, so the show itself sets the tone and the age suitability far more than the building does.
What the venue does give you is easy access once you're through the door. There's step-free access and lifts to all floors, accessible seating, a hearing loop and a Changing Places toilet, so if you've got a child using a wheelchair or a buggy you're not fighting stairs to get to your seats.
Food-wise there are several options inside: a checkout-free bar, a self-serve beer bar, a burger bar, themed bars and street food stalls, plus a daytime bar. It's the sort of arena catering you'd expect, useful for grabbing something between doors opening and the show starting rather than a sit-down meal.
Getting there is straightforward without a car. The Lace Market tram stop is about five minutes on foot, Nottingham train station is a short walk, tram or taxi away, and both Broadmarsh and Victoria bus stations are around ten minutes' walk.
What’s on here
Facilities
Need to know
- Food
- Multiple bars and food outlets including Grab & Glide checkout-free bar, self-serve beer bar, burger bar, themed bars, street food
- Wheelchairs
- Accessible seating available, flat access, lifts to all floors, no wheelchair hire on site
- Getting there by bus or train
- Lace Market tram stop 5 minutes walk
- What's suitable for younger kids changes show to show, so it's the event that decides the day, not the venue
- The box office counter doesn't open until midday, and only on event or match days
- There's a Changing Places toilet on site, useful if you need more space than a standard accessible loo
- No wheelchair hire on site, so bring your own if needed
Plan your visit
How do we get tickets?
The box office phones run Monday to Saturday, 9am to 6pm. The counter itself only opens from midday on event and match days.
Is it accessible for a wheelchair or buggy?
Yes, there's flat step-free access and lifts to every floor, plus accessible seating. There's no wheelchair hire on site though.
Can we get food there?
There are several bars and food outlets inside, including a burger bar, street food stalls and a daytime bar.
How do we get there without driving?
The Lace Market tram stop is about five minutes' walk. The train station and both bus stations are also within walking distance or a short tram or taxi ride.
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