Genting Arena, Birmingham

Name: Genting Arena
Address: Birmingham, United Kingdom

#440 among attractions in Birmingham

Nightlife, Music and shows, Music venue

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The Resorts World Arena is a multipurpose indoor arena located at the National Exhibition Centre in Solihull, England. It has a capacity of 15,685 seats. The venue was built as the seventh hall of the NEC complex. After 18 months of construction, the arena opened as the "Birmingham International Arena" in December 1980 with a concert by Queen. ()

Alternative names: Opened: 5 December 1980 (44 years ago)Capacity: 15.7 thous.Coordinates: 52°27'12"N, 1°43'10"W

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Genting Arena – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: National Motorcycle Museum, Forest of Arden Hotel and Country Club, National Exhibition Centre, Babbs Mill Lake.

0.8 miSE
Museum, Specialty museum
National Motorcycle Museum, Birmingham
22 min walk • The National Motorcycle Museum in Birmingham, United Kingdom, is a shrine to the evolution of the motorcycle and a must-visit destination for enthusiasts of two-wheeled transportation. Housing one of the largest collections of British motorcycles in the world, the...
2.6 miE
Golf
Forest of Arden Hotel and Country Club
66 min walk • Nestled in the heart of England's countryside, the Forest of Arden Hotel and Country Club presents a serene escape for golf enthusiasts and leisure seekers alike. This premier venue, known for its championship golf course, offers a blend of challenging fairways...
~140 ftNW
Convention center, Arenas and stadiums, Concert hall
National Exhibition Centre, Birmingham
1 min walk • The National Exhibition Centre is an exhibition centre located in Marston Green, Solihull, West Midlands, England. It is near junction 6 of the M42 motorway, and is adjacent to Birmingham Airport and Birmingham International railway station.
2.9 miNW
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Babbs Mill Lake, Birmingham
73 min walk • Babbs Mill Lake is a man-made lake located in the Kingfisher Country Park in the Kingshurst area of Solihull, England. The lake was created as a balancing feature in times of flooding from the River Cole which is located nearby.
2.2 miN
Park
Meriden Park, Birmingham
56 min walk • Meriden Park is a public park located in Chelmsley Wood, near Birmingham, UK. The park has a large natural lake, natural woodland, a children's play area, a skate park and a football pitch. It hosts a number of community events throughout the year.
2.1 miW
Park
Elmdon Park, Solihull
54 min walk • Elmdon Park is a park and local nature reserve in Elmdon, Solihull, West Midlands. It was established in 1944 when the house and grounds of the derelict Elmdon Hall were bought up by the then Solihull Urban District Council.
2.2 miW
Park
Sheldon Country Park, Birmingham
57 min walk • Sheldon Country Park is a country park located in Sheldon, Birmingham, UK. Located near the Eastern edge of the City, the park covers an area of just over 300 acres of grassland, wetland, hedgerows and mature woodland. A small dairy farm dating from the 17th century, the Old Rectory, is located near the main entrance.
3.1 miN
Church
Church of St Peter and St Paul, Birmingham
80 min walk • The Church of St. Peter and St. Paul, often referred to as Coleshill Parish Church, is a parish church of the Church of England located in Coleshill, Warwickshire. The church is a Grade I listed building.
2 miSW
Church
St Nicholas' Church, Birmingham
51 min walk • St Nicholas’ Church, Elmdon is a Grade II listed Church of England parish church in Birmingham.
2.8 miNW
Nightlife
Sheldon Hall, Birmingham
72 min walk • Sheldon Hall is an early 16th-century Grade II* listed manor house located on Gressel Lane in the Tile Cross/Kitts Green area of Birmingham, England, consisting of a main block of two stories and attics built of red and black bricks with stone dressings.
2.2 miSE
Village, Area
Hampton-in-Arden, Solihull
55 min walk • Hampton in Arden is a village and civil parish located in the Forest of Arden in the Metropolitan Borough of Solihull, in the West Midlands of England. Hampton in Arden was part of Warwickshire until the 1974 boundary changes. It lies within the Meriden Gap area of countryside between Solihull and Coventry.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Genting Arena?

Nearby attractions include National Exhibition Centre, Birmingham (1 min walk), Resorts World Birmingham, Birmingham (11 min walk), National Motorcycle Museum, Birmingham (22 min walk).

How to get to Genting Arena by public transport?

The nearest stations to Genting Arena:

Train

Birmingham International (8 min walk)

Bus

Sb • Lines: X1 (9 min walk)
Sa • Lines: X1 (9 min walk)

Tram

Air Rail Link (15 min walk)