Map and Directions
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Directions by car:
From the South West (M5) Leave the motorway at junction 3, follow the A456 towards Birmingham city centre.
From the South (M40) South East (M6), East (M69), or North East (M42) follow the M6 to junction 6, then takethe A38(M) for Birmingham city centre.
By far the easiest route, is to follow one of the main radial routes towards Birmingham city centre.
On reaching the Middle Ring Road (A4540), follow this to the junction with the A457 Dudley Road. Spring Hill Library, a Victorian Gothic terracotta building, is on one corner.
Turn towards the City Centre, also signed International Convention Centre (ICC) and The National Indoor Arena (NIA). Take the first available right (at traffic lights) into Summer Hill Street, at the next roundabout carry straight on up the hill(King Edward's Road). The NIA and north entrance car park is on your right. Turn left into Edward Street, the entrance to Quay Place is on your right.
Parking at Quay Place is restricted to disabled attendees only. The nearest parking is the pay and display car park at the NIA. You will need approximately £6 in coins to use this parking.
From the South West (M5) Leave the motorway at junction 3, follow the A456 towards Birmingham city centre.
From the South (M40) South East (M6), East (M69), or North East (M42) follow the M6 to junction 6, then takethe A38(M) for Birmingham city centre.
By far the easiest route, is to follow one of the main radial routes towards Birmingham city centre.
On reaching the Middle Ring Road (A4540), follow this to the junction with the A457 Dudley Road. Spring Hill Library, a Victorian Gothic terracotta building, is on one corner.
Turn towards the City Centre, also signed International Convention Centre (ICC) and The National Indoor Arena (NIA). Take the first available right (at traffic lights) into Summer Hill Street, at the next roundabout carry straight on up the hill(King Edward's Road). The NIA and north entrance car park is on your right. Turn left into Edward Street, the entrance to Quay Place is on your right.
Parking at Quay Place is restricted to disabled attendees only. The nearest parking is the pay and display car park at the NIA. You will need approximately £6 in coins to use this parking.
By Train:
From Birmingham New Street Leave the platform at the North ('B') end and take the stairs to the 'Way out to Victoria Square'. Exit, cross the road and continue directly ahead up Pinfold Street.
At the top of the hill, continue to walk straight ahead, you should have the Town Hall on your left and the Council House towards your right.
From Snowhill Station Exit the station and walk ahead into Colmore Row and then turn right. At the end of Colmore Row cross Victoria Square and pass Birmingham City Council House. At the corner of the Council House turn right and walk towards the Central Library.
At the top of the hill, continue to walk straight ahead, you should have the Town Hall on your left and the Council House towards your right.
From Snowhill Station Exit the station and walk ahead into Colmore Row and then turn right. At the end of Colmore Row cross Victoria Square and pass Birmingham City Council House. At the corner of the Council House turn right and walk towards the Central Library.
By Bus:
Leave the bus in the City Centre and make your way to the Central Library. At the Central Library, all routes continue as follows:-
Continue towards the Central Library and walk around the circular steps following the signs for Paradise Forum, ICC and NIA. Walk straight through Paradise Forum (as you enter, McDonalds is on your left) and exit over the footbridge into Centenary Square. Continue towards the ICC and Birmingham Rep Theatre.
Turn right in front of the ICC into Cambridge Street. Turn left, follow the road past the Prince of Wales public house and Austin Court conference centre. Quay Place can be seen immediately on your right, over the canal bridge. Cross over the canal bridge and turn right into Edward Street.
Pedestrian access is by the gatehouse on your right. The gate requires a firm push for entry. Walk into Quay Place turn into the right hand car park of the complex. Albert House can be found at the top left hand side. Allow 20 minutes to walk this route.
If you need any of the above items faxed to you, please contact our Receptionist on 0121 678 1010, who will be pleased to help you.
Continue towards the Central Library and walk around the circular steps following the signs for Paradise Forum, ICC and NIA. Walk straight through Paradise Forum (as you enter, McDonalds is on your left) and exit over the footbridge into Centenary Square. Continue towards the ICC and Birmingham Rep Theatre.
Turn right in front of the ICC into Cambridge Street. Turn left, follow the road past the Prince of Wales public house and Austin Court conference centre. Quay Place can be seen immediately on your right, over the canal bridge. Cross over the canal bridge and turn right into Edward Street.
Pedestrian access is by the gatehouse on your right. The gate requires a firm push for entry. Walk into Quay Place turn into the right hand car park of the complex. Albert House can be found at the top left hand side. Allow 20 minutes to walk this route.
If you need any of the above items faxed to you, please contact our Receptionist on 0121 678 1010, who will be pleased to help you.