Visitors' Information
TICKETS
Opening Times
Saturday 1st August: 10am – 6pm
Sunday 2nd August: 10am – 5pm
Ticket Prices
| Ticket Type | Advance Purchase* | On the Door |
|---|---|---|
| Adult | £11.00 | £14.00 |
| Concessions (60+, children 4-15, Students) | £6.00 | £8.00 |
| Children (under 4 years of age) | FREE | FREE |
| Family Ticket (2 adults, 2 children) | £28.00 | £35.00 |
| *booking fees apply |
VENUE
Ricoh Arena
The Muslim Lifestyle Expo takes place at the Ricoh Arena in the heart of the UK. With its state-of-the-art conference, banqueting, exhibition, hotel and sports facilities, the multi-purpose complex has already won awards for its design.
Based within a two hour drive for 75% of the UK, it is yards from junction three of the M6 and is near Birmingham international airport and major railway stations. It is also near to many regional towns and cities in the Midlands and can be reached directly from Manchester, London and Leeds in around 2 hours.
GETTING THERE
By Car
~Take the M1 southbound, leave the M1 at junction 21, then at the roundabout take the 3rd exit onto the M69 (signposted Coventry, Birmingham)
~ Leave the M69 branching left (signposted Birmingham M6, Coventry North and Central A4600).
~ Keep in right-hand lane then continue forward (signposted Birmingham) joining the M6 at junction 2.
~ Leave the M6 at junction 3, then take 2nd exit onto Phoenix Way - A444 (signposted Coventry)
~ At the next roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Rowleys Green Lane.
~ At roundabout take 2nd exit onto Judds Lane.
~ Arrive at Ricoh Arena.
~ Take the M6 southbound.
~ Leave the M6 at junction 3 (signposted Coventry North) then at the roundabout take the 4th exit onto Phoenix Way - A444 (signposted Coventry).
~ At the next roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Rowleys Green Lane.
~ At roundabout take 2nd exit onto Judds Lane.
~ Arrive at Ricoh Arena.
~ Take the M40 northbound
~ Leave the M40 at junction 15, then at the roundabout take the 4th exit onto Warwick Bypass - A46 (signposted Coventry).
~ Continue forward to join the A444, take left hand lane (signposted City Centre) onto London Road - A4114.
~ Continue forward on London Road - until you reach the Ring Road.
~ Stay in right-hand lane and take 2nd exit onto the Ring Road.
~Leave the Ring Road at junction 3 - at roundabout take 2nd exit onto Sky Blue Way.
~ Proceed forward over traffic lights.
~ At next roundabout, take 1st exit onto A444, signposted Nuneaton.
~ Continue forward on A444, straight on at roundabouts until you see the Ricoh Arena.
~ At the last roundabout adjacent to the Ricoh Arena on you right-hand side, take 3rd exit onto Rowleys Green Lane.
~ At roundabout take 2nd exit onto Judds Lane
~ Arrive at Ricoh Arena.
~ Take the M1 northbound.
~ Taking the left hand lane, join the M6 motorway (signposted M6 The North West, Coventry North, Birmingham)
~ Leave the M6 at junction 3, then at the roundabout take the 2nd exit onto Phoenix Way - A444 (signposted Coventry)
~ At the next roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Rowleys Green Lane.
~At roundabout take 2nd exit onto Judds Lane.
~ Arrive at Ricoh Arena.
~ Take the A14 westbound.
~ Continue forward, then join the M6 motorway (signposted M6, The North West, Birmingham, Coventry)
~ Leave the M6 at junction 3 (signposted Coventry North) then at the roundabout take the 2nd exit onto Phoenix Way - A444 (signposted Coventry)
~ At the next roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Rowleys Green Lane.
~ At roundabout take 2nd exit onto Judds Lane.
~ Arrive at Ricoh Arena.
By Public Transport
Public transport from train station to the Ricoh Arena:
- Number 8 Bus from Coventry Train Station to Coventry Transport Museum
- Then catch the Number 4 or Number 5 from Coventry Transport Museum to Arena Park (Tesco)
- Once you arrive at Arena Park there is an underpass which takes you into Car Park B of the Ricoh Arena. Follow signs for the Ricoh Arena main entrance from here
For more information regarding regular public bus services around Coventry and Warwickshire please visit: http://nxbus.co.uk/local/west-midlands/cv6 6ge
Bus Shuttle service from Coventry Railway Station to the Ricoh Arena will be running from 15:00 to Midnight on concert days. A return ticket will cost £5.00.
Please Note – The last train leaving Coventry Railway Station to London Euston is 23:31. The last train leaving Coventry Railway Station to Birmingham New Street is 01:13.
For more information on train stations and timetables please visit: http://www.nationalrail.co.uk/
The railway station for the Ricoh Arena is the main Coventry railway station, which is in the City Centre and approximately six miles away. There are always black cabs immediately outside the station and it is roughly a 10 to 15 minute journey.
For our local taxi service please visit www.mgmtaxi.co.uk or call 02476 375550
HOTELS
DeVere Hotels
The onsite De Vere hotel has a superb range of rooms including pitch view rooms overlooking the football stadium.
For further details of hotel see http://www.ricoharenahotel.com/
Room rates as follows (per night)
Standard Room
£70 single
£80 double
Club Room
£90 single
£100 double
Bookings can be made by emailing [email protected] or calling 0844 873 6500 and quoting 310715MUSL
Ramada Hotel & Suites
We have negotiated exclusive rates with our preferred partner hotel Ramada Hotel & Suites, Coventry!
Standard Double Room: £69
Studio Room: £79
Apartment Suites: £89.00
All inclusive of halal breakfast.
Use booking code: MLEXPO2015
FURTHER INFORMATION
Accessibility
A minimum of 5% of the total car parking spaces provided are wide bays. There are 100 bays suitable for disabled drivers on-site. Access into the building from these bays is along walkways with a gradient of no more than 1:15.
Accessible taxis can be booked through the venue.
Entrance into the north entrance of the Ricoh Arena is via a low gradient entrance for easy access by wheelchair users.
All lift control panels are located at a level which can be easily reached by wheelchair users.
Braille or tactile buttons have also been used within this facility.
All lifts have a voice and visual indication of the floor level.
All stairs and ramps are fitted with handrails and balustrades.
Accessible toilets are available on all levels and are accessed by a RADAR key.
All conference and meeting rooms have an accessible toilet within close proximity. All restaurants and bar areas are accessible for wheelchair users.
Staff in the venue are always happy to assist with your enquiries as required.
All assistance dogs are welcome. Venue staff should be approached for further information. It is, however, not recommended that animals be subjected to the loud noises or special effects from concerts.
The venue should be contacted directly should you have concerns or special requirements.
There is space provided for wheelchair users with one accompanying person permitted per wheelchair. Please inform the ticket office on 0844 873 6330 if you require a wheelchair space.
