National Ice Centre
Home to the GB Speed Skating Squad and Nottingham Panthers Ice Hockey Team, we’re proud of our premier venue for many reasons. Diverse facilities to suit all occasions, a commitment to environmental issues and that inevitable ‘je ne sais quoi’ reaction as you step into the Arena for the first time; imagine the impact as
your guests are ushered in.
The diversity of our facilities means your conference or event can accommodate any number of guests up to a staggering 10,000 people. From small business meetings to major dinners or shows, the National Ice Centre is a venue that understands the
importance of detail at the personal level.
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Get my Free Venue ShortlistThe National Ice Centre is located right at the heart of Nottingham’s famous and historic Lace Market, where the ghosts of yesteryear jostle with fashionable pubs and intimate restaurants. Our landmark building is situated just a stone’s throw from most forms of relaxation; temptations to wet your guests’ appetite before and after your main event.
Room Information
National Ice Centre has 3 rooms. The largest, Arena, holds up to 9000 guests seated or 4000 standing.
- Bolero Suite250 seated300 standing
- Platinum Suite190 seated220 standing
- Arena9000 seated4000 standing
Travel Information
Lace Market (about 6 min walk)
Nottingham (about 12 min walk)
Getting to National Ice Centre by public transport
In Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, National Ice Centre is about 6 minutes' walk from Lace Market (metro) and about 12 minutes from Nottingham (metro and train). Walking times are estimates.
Getting to National Ice Centre by car
For sat nav, use the postcode NG1 1LA.
Getting to National Ice Centre by air
The nearest major airports are East Midlands (about 12 miles away) and Birmingham (about 43 miles away). Distances are in a straight line, so the road journey will be longer.
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