
🏟️ Address: BP Pulse LIVE, Resorts World Arena, Perimeter Rd, Birmingham, B40 1NT, United Kingdom Directions in Google Maps
With unrivalled road rail and air links, Resorts World Arena takes centre stage on the NEC Campus just outside Birmingham city centre. Whether you're travelling by car or public transports, there is ample parking and various bus / rail routes which enable visitors easy access to the venue.
Below you can find general information on travel and parking for BP Pulse LIVE. Individual events may have additional/restricted services available, and so we recommend clicking through to the event and viewing the Travel & Parking tab for event-specific information.
Situated on the NEC site with over 16,000 parking spaces, parking at Resorts World Arena couldn't be easier. On arrival at the NEC, please follow electronic directional signage to 'Arena Parking', which will lead you to the nearest available car park for your event. Please note that parking payments must be made via credit/debit card or via your smartphone. We strongly advise pre-booking your parking online, however you are able to pay for your parking on the day. Parking payment machines are located inside Resorts World Arena, outside the Box Office or within the NEC.
Blue Badge Parking
The NEC site (including Resorts World Arena) has designated car park spaces for visitors with disabilities.
Motorcycle Parking
Motorcycle parking is free in all car parks on the NEC site, excluding Express car parks.
Electric Vehicle Charging Points
The NEC EV charge points are connected to the Swarco eConnect network and are supported and maintained by them. The charge points require a type 2 connector and will deliver a minimum 3.5kwh.
TOA are committed to providing a reliable, good value service. Book TOA taxis by phone on 0121 427 8888, book a taxi online or download the app, or pick one up outside the NEC main entrances when available.
If you use a non TOA taxi to drop off and pick up at an event, please follow the signs that will direct you to the relevant area.
There are buses from Birmingham Coach Station to Birmingham Airport. From the airport you can get to the arena in minutes. There are also buses from Birmingham coach station via Birmingham Moor Street Bus/Rail Interchange: the 900 local bus service runs every 20 minutes during the day, journey time approximately 30 mins.
Coach Parking
Coaches - £20 per visit / Mini-buses - £15 per visit
Although Birmingham is the second biggest city in England after London, its prices for food and accommodation are not nearly as high. While there are a few high-end luxury hotels in the city centre and other inner-city neighbourhoods, there are plenty of budget hotels too. As the city is becoming more and more popular with tourists, there’s a number of hostels cropping up throughout too.
Forum Live will be buzzing before the show with a whole heap of food and drink to choose from. From New York style hot dogs smothered in delicious toppings, fresh Tex Mex with handcrafted sauces, and delicious beef burgers with all the trimmings in a fresh brioche bun to speciality items such as Vebab (Vegan kebab), Vegan wings and vegan nachos! There are also pints, spirits, cocktails, and bottles served up at bars throughout the venue.
Free drinking water is available from the medical centre under block 1 and from various food and bar outlets. Please ask a member of staff for clarification when in the venue.
Please note that if you’re attending an NEC event you are required to show a Covid pass, so there are signs at the entry indicating this. A COVID pass is not required if you are simply walking through their walkway to visit Resorts World, just let them know you are visiting us and you’ll be able to walk through.
If you are traveling by train/bus to Birmingham International Station you’ll be able to get to the venue via the walkway through the NEC*. Alternatively, you can also use the stairs or lifts at that entrance down to Perimeter way and follow the signs to Resorts World.
Resorts World Arena has public, stand-alone, unisex accessible toilets located throughout the venue. Baby changing facilities are located in every female and male toilet around the venue.
Getting Around
Resorts World Arena is fully accessible for people with physical and sensory disabilities, with 2 accessible entrances, flat floor, and ramped access throughout and lifts to hospitality areas and the Show Deck. The venue also has lowered counters at Box Office and Catering and Merchandise units.
Accessible Seating
Assistance / Guide Dogs
Specially trained Assistance and Guide dogs are welcome in the Arena.
We would recommend that dogs are not taken into the bowl for loud events and as such the venue is happy to look after your dog for you in a safe and secure environment. There is a designated area with bedding and water bowls and staff will take them outside for comfort breaks at regular intervals. Simply speak to a member of Security staff on arrival. Customers who need their dog with them at all times, please notify the venue your requirements at the time of booking. Dogs are only allowed within certain seating areas within the arena bowl, for the welfare of the dogs, other customers and to maintain safe venue evacuation routes, should they be required.
Toilets
Accessible Parking
The NEC site (including Resorts World Arena) has designated car park spaces for visitors with disabilities. On arrival at the NEC site, please follow the signage for Arena Disabled Parking. In addition, Traffic Officers will direct you to the most convenient parking area.
Available parking for Blue Badge holders (please note badge holder must be present):
The service charge for all Arena car parking (including blue badge holders) is £12 per vehicle, if you turn up and pay. Payment machines are available inside the Arena and just outside the Box Office, which both take cash and card.
The venue is located right next to Birmingham International rail station. If your train doesn’t go there, you can catch a connecting train at Birmingham New Street; trains are regular and take 10-15 mins. Buses can be caught at Birmingham Moor Street and Solihull stations.
Bicycle parking is free and a bike shelter can be found close to Resorts World Arena entrance, however we do advise that you bring your own lock.
Medical Facilities
There is a Medical Centre at the rear of Block 1 in the Arena. Qualified paramedic staff are on duty when Resorts World Arena is open for an event. In a medical emergency, please notify a member of staff who will assist you in either getting you to the Medical Centre or calling for a paramedic.
Visitors with Medical Conditions
If you have a medical condition that requires you to bring in equipment in a bag which contravenes security bag policy or food or soft drinks which you need to manage your condition, please access the building via either of the Accessible Entrances and speak to the members of staff there.
BP Pulse LIVE has a capacity of approximately 15,685. However, the capacity does differ between events depending on the seating configuration.
Resorts World Arena, Perimeter Rd, Birmingham, B40 1NT, United Kingdom.