David Ross Sports Village

Full Address:  University of Nottingham, University Park, Nottingham Park, Nottingham, NG7 2RD  |  what3words:  //wonderfully.quench.behave


As one of the UK’s top sporting universities, the University of Nottingham offers a premier venue that stood out in 2024. Featuring state-of-the-art facilities, excellent transport links, and a vibrant hockey community, Nottingham is a city that excels at hosting. Known for its passion for indoor sports, it’s ready to deliver an even bigger and better tournament this year.

Rules of Entry

When entering the venue you must observe these conditions of entry. A breach of these rules may see you removed from the event

Tickets Required

To enter the building for the event, spectators will be required to get a ticket - no ticket no entry. For team members, officials and volunteers accreditation passes will be issued for entry

Bag Searches

For your safety, our security team may conduct bag searches upon entry into the venue. When planning your arrival, please allow additional time for searches to take place

No Smoking or Vaping

Smoking is not permitted inside the building - it is against the law. Vaping is also not permitted. If you are smoking or vaping outside, this should only be done in the designated smoking areas

Food & Drink

Food and drink purchased on site will be permitted into the building. Picnic hampers, takeaway, or delivery services are not permitted and will be denied entry

Alcohol

Alcohol may be purchased on site from the designated bars - please do not bring it with you. Anyone intoxicated by alcohol or under the influence of drugs will not be permitted to enter

No Dogs or Animals

Dogs and other animals are not permitted on the University Campus or within the Sports Village. Trained assistance dogs will be permitted

Remain in Designated Zones

The event does not have exclusive use of the venue, so please respect other venue users. Please only enter designated areas and if asked to leave, please do so promptly

Refusal

Indoor Hockey UK and Venue Staff reserve the right to refuse entry or to remove anyone who does not abide by the venue and event rules

Getting to Nottingham

Public Transport

David Ross Sports Village is served by a host of public transport services, and this is the best and easiest way to get to and from the University Campus

  • Train (Nottingham Station)

    The nearest train station is Nottingham, which is approximately 4 miles away and the principal railway station of Nottingham. It is also a nodal point on the city's tram system. Rail services connect Nottingham with London St. Pancras, Liverpool Lime Street, Norwich, Leicester, Birmingham, Cardiff and Leeds.

    Book via Trainline
  • Tram

    Nottingham Express Transit (NET) is a 32-kilometre-long tram system running through Nottingham and is a great and unique way to get around the city. The QMC Zone has stops right outside the University Campus allowing for a quick hop on and hop off to the venue.

    Book via NET
  • Buses

    Nottingham has an extensive bus network that will get you around quickly and easily with bus stops along Beeston Lane on the campus.


    Nottingham City Transport's (NCT) 34C runs from Nottingham City Centre onto University Park Campus, stopping outside David Ross Sports Village. In termtimes the 34C evening and Saturday services stop at the Sports Village, and in university holidays the 34C runs to the Sports Village throughout the day Monday-Friday. Alternatively, you can catch the NCT 36, which runs Monday-Sunday between the City Centre and Chilwell and stops on Derby Road a short walk.

    Book via NCT
  • Flying

    The nearest International Airport to Nottingham is East Midlands Airport which has flights to and from Lanzarote, Paris, Alicante, Rzeszow, Rome and more. Airlines Aer  Lingus, Aurigny, Balkan Holidays, Blue Islands, Eastern Airways, Jet2, Ryanair and TUI are all based at this airport, which is approximately 22 minute drive away, with public transport links also available.


    Located just over 55 minutes away, Birmingham Airport has flights to and from Krakow, Madrid, Amsterdam, Vienna, Orlando, Sydney, Singapore and more. Airlines based at the airport include Are Lingus, EasyJet, Emirates, Jet2, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, Qatar, Ryanair, TUI and many more.


    There are many international airports available within the UK which will allow all countries from across the World reach Nottingham. Additional airports are listed below with the approximate distance from the venue:

    Leeds Bradford Airport (82 miles)

    Manchester Airport (89 miles)

    London Luton Airport (99 miles)

    London Stansted Airport (115 miles)

    London Heathrow Airport (127 miles)

  • Cycle

    Dedicated cycle parking facilities are available across University Park campus. Cycle stores, cycle parking, showers and lockers/drying cabinets are all available.


    Lime has launched an e-bike rental scheme in the Nottingham City area. Users can pick up and return Lime e-bikes from a network of designated e-bike-hire bays across the city – and there is pick up/drop off spot outside DRSV on Universitas 21 Avenue. You can hire e-bikes through the Lime app.

    Visit Lime App
  • Taxi / Minicab

    There are taxi ranks throughout the city and immediately adjacent to the main railway and bus stations.

  • Walking

    The venue is a 10 minute walk from Nottingham City Centre and 15 minutes walk from the train station.

    Walking Routes

Private Transport

Indoor Hockey UK always recommends travelling by public transport wherever possible. If you need to use your own private vehicles, we urge players, spectators and officials to share transport wherever possible

  • Car / Motorbike

    There are a number of car parks available throughout the University Campus for use by visitors, staff and students. Even though the Sports Centre Car Park isn't that big, there are plenty of other spaces within a short walking distance. If you are visiting for an event, then you should park in one of the car parks on campus.

  • Coach / Mini Bus

    Coach and mini buses are able to park on campus, but space is strictly limited. Drop off bays are available outside the venue. If you are intending to bring a coach or mini bus to this venue for one of our events, please contact Indoor Hockey UK at least 72 hours before arrival.

  • Campus Car Parks

    There are a number of car parks available throughout the Univeristy Campus for use by visitors, staff and students. If you are visiting the campus for the Sports Village, then you should park in one of the car parks on campus. 


    Recommended car parks include:

    Nightingale Hall Car Park (3 minute walk)

    Bowling Green Car Park (4 minute walk)

    Rutland Hall Car Park (4 minute walk)

    Sherwood Hall Car Park (5 minute walk)

    Ancaster Hall Car Park (6 minute walk)

  • Blue Badge Parking

    Limited parking for those with a blue badge is available at the Sports Village car park. You will be required to display your blue badge whilst parked throughout the event. Additional Blue Badge Parking is also available at other car parks located on the University Campus.

  • EV Charging Facilities

    The following charge points are available to Campus car park users:

    University Park - in the Main Visitor Car 

    University Park - on Beeston Lane near David Ross Sports Village

    The Orchard Hotel - Car Park

    To use the charge points, users need to download the Mer Connect App and register as a user. During core hours of 9.15am to 4pm Monday-Friday, the maximum vehicle charging time is 4hours and then you must move your vehicle to a normal parking space so others can use the charge point.

  • Drop Off / Pick Up

    A free drop off / pick up area is available outside the venue. There is no parking within this area and a maximum wait time of 15 minutes. Vehicles must not be left unattended at any time. To help with dropping off, Indoor Hockey UK can provide a kit assistance service, to allow you to leave your kit supervised whilst you park your vehicle. To use the kit assistance service, you must contact Indoor Hockey UK at least 72 hours before attending an event.

Nearby Accommodation

Check out the recommended hotels within the area of the venue. Hotels are recommended primarily based on previous usage. It is recommended you check out recent reviews online.

The provided price range is the typical price of booking the hotel around the time of IHUK events. These may vary, and are only provided as a guide.

Once you're ready to book, contact the hotel directly or, where available, use our event services team to sort your accommodation for you

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