Wembley Arena
Voice in a Million will take place for the first time at Wembley Arena on the 25th February 2012
About Wembley Arena
Wembley Arena – the UK’s flagship live music venue first opened in 1934 as the Empire Pool and Sports Arena hosting the 1948 Olympics and numerous sporting and musical events.
75 years and a £35 million refurbishment later, the venue is synonymous with live music, welcoming scores of sell out shows and one off UK tour dates from major recording artists each year at very reasonable ticket prices.
Wembley Arena has played host to some of the greatest music acts of all time such as Madonna, The Who, The Beatles and Rolling Stones (sharing the same bill), Prince, David Bowie, Kings of Leon, The Killers, Dolly Parton, Elbow and Stevie Wonder to name a few.
The Arena is also well known as a sports and entertainment venue hosting ice skating shows such as Dancing on Ice, sporting events such as TNA Wrestling, Masters Snooker, International Strongman Championships and the Premier League Darts final as well as family events such as Walking With Dinosaurs and Comedians including Lee Evans, Eddie Izzard and Michael McIntyre.
In 2009 Wembley Arena celebrated 50 years of live music and with over 48 million visitors since its first music show, Wembley Arena is every bit the iconic music venue it was and always will be. With fantastic travel links giving easy access this building was made for the comfort of its customers.
Wembley Arena Car Park
Visitors wishing to drive to the Arena are advised to use the official Wembley Arena car parks operated by City and Suburban Parking Limited. To reserve your place please visit http://www.csparking.com/bookings/default.aspx,
To avoid disappointment please book your space early.
The coach park is located opposite the stadium which is a two minute walk from the Arena. Equal Access and coach parking are also available from CSP. For more information please contact: 020 8900 2405.
There is also Blue Badge parking available to purchase via www.csparking.com.
Please note that there is no off-street parking in the immediate vicinity.
Getting here
By Car
Wembley Arena is located just off the A406 North Circular Road within easy reach of central London and the rest of the country, with major motorways connecting nearby. If you’re coming from the North, take the M1/A1, then A406, then A404. From the East go M11, M25 (J23), A1, A41, A406 then A404. From the South it’s M25 (J8), A217, A240, A24, A3, A306, A205, A406 then A404. From the West go M4, A312, A40, A406 then A404
For Sat-Nav searches please type in the following post code: HA9 0AA or search ‘Engineers Way Wembley’
By Underground
Travel to Wembley Park (Zone 4) on either the Metropolitan or Jubilee Line. Exit the station, taking the steps down onto Olympic Way, cross Engineers Way and the Arena is on your right. (10 minutes). Alternatively, go to Wembley Central (Zone 4) on the Bakerloo Line, turn right at the station exit onto Wembley High Road and follow for approximately 200 yards. At the Wembley Triangle turn left into Wembley Hill Road.
Map
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Equal Access Info
Box Office:
• All positions have audio loop, which can be used by adjusting your hearing aid to the ‘T’ position.
• There are two dropped down counter positions to assist wheelchair users.
Refreshments/Merchandise
• Dropped Counter units are available for food and drink on both the North and South Concourses.
• The foyer Merchandise unit includes a dropped counter.
• The Restaurant and Hospitality areas are fully accessible by lift.
Accessible Seating:
• There are 42 wheelchair accessible spaces within the auditorium and a number of seats for ambulant disabled patrons held off of general sale – these can be booked via our dedicated Specialist Sales Line: 020 8782 5629
Assistance dogs:
• Assistance dogs are welcome, however dependant upon the event may not be able to remain within the auditorium. In such cases alternative provision will be made. Please check prior to arrival.
Hearing Assistance:
• There is an infra-red hearing assistance system available within the auditorium. Receivers are available for use with or without hearing aids from the Medical Area on the North Concourse – A refundable deposit may be required for security.
• PLEASE NOTE: there is no loop system in the auditorium. Toilet Provision:
• Concourse Level – there are 3 accessible toilets on both the North and South Concourses. These are located centrally, no more than 40 Meters from the wheelchair viewing platforms in the auditorium.
• Foyer Level – The Public accessible toilets are located off the main entrance foyer.
• Restaurant Level – Accessible toilets are located next to standard toilets.
Emergency Evacuation:
• All alarm systems within the Arena have both Visual and Audible warnings.
• Evacuation routes from foyer and concourse levels offer flat floor egress.
• In the event of evacuation from the restaurant or hospitality areas, lifts cannot be used and staff will assist you to a place of refuge to await fire brigade assistance.
Vehicle Drop Off / Car Parking:
• There is ample car parking on site for blue badge holders located at the front of the Green Car Park – accessed via Engineers Way or First Way.