Getting To The Venues

Nottingham Hockey Centre is situated just 15 minutes from the M1 and 10 minutes from Nottingham City Centre. It can also be signposted as Highfields Sports Club.

Trains/Trams

To get to Nottingham Hockey Centre via Train and Tram. Get a train into Nottingham station and then transfer to the Tram stop at the train station. Catch the tram that goes to Toton Lane and get off at the University of Nottingham stop approx. 11 mins, then walk for around 5 mins to Highfield Sports Club. 

For more information about the tram route click here

Address for Google maps:

Highfields Sports Club, University Boulevard, Nottingham, NG7 2PS

Buses

The following bus routes are the closest to Nottingham Hockey Centre – click on the different routes to find out more information.

• 18
• Indigo
• Skylink Nottingham

Car

From M1 Junction 25

• Come off the motorway and follow signs to Nottingham
• Continue following the A52 following signs for the Queens Medical Centre
• Turn right at a large roundabout by the Toby Inn.
• Straight over at the next roundabout
• Turn left at the next roundabout along University Boulevard.
• Highfield Sports Clubs is situated 200-300 metres along University Boulevard, on the right-hand side.
• The entrance to the ground is opposite the University Gates

From M1 Junction 24

• Take the A453 towards Nottingham from the motorway island.
• Follow the A453, Nottingham Ring Road, through Clifton towards the Queens Medical Centre.
• After crossing the River Trent continue towards the Medical Centre along Clifton Boulevard.
• After an industrial estate, with Showcase Cinema on the left hand side follow the signs to Beeston, turning left at a small island underneath a flyover.
• Continue along University Boulevard for approximately half a mile, passing the Nottingham Tennis Centre on the left hand side.
• The entrance to Highfields Sports Club is shortly after the Tennis Centre on the left hand side. 

Parking is available at the site and information about parking will vary for each event, so check before you arrive at the event. 

There are numerous road closures and diversions planned near the venue during FIH Pro League. Please check your driving route prior to leaving and allow plenty of time for your journey. Visit https://www.newham.gov.uk/transport-streets/road-closures-diversions  for more information on closures and diversions.

The Centre is really well connected to all public transport networks.  

Trains and Underground 

We strongly recommend using the London Underground or Train services to Stratford Station or Stratford International Station. 

Stratford Station 

• Underground - Elizabeth Line, Jubilee Line, Central Line and Docklands Light Railway (DLR)
• National Rail - Abellio Greater Anglia for services to Liverpool Street/Essex/East Anglia and London Overground Services.

Stratford International Station 

• Underground - Docklands Light Railway (DLR)
• National Rail - Southern Eastern High-Speed services to and from St Pancreas International

Buses 

The following bus routes connect Lee Valley Hockey and Tennis Centre with Stratford and Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park:  

• The 308, W15, N26 buses stop outside Lee Valley Hockey and Tennis Centre 
• The 97, 339, 388 and N205 buses all run through Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park 

Walking 

Below is the walking route from Stratford and Stratford International Station to Lee Valley Hockey and Tennis Centre. Our friendly Hockey Makers will be stationed along the route to help you get to the venue quickly and safely and be on hand to answer any questions. 

What 3 words: Odds Rails Origin. 

Exit via South street onto Temple Mills Lane will be closed, you can only exit through the main entrance.

Parking 

On competition and event days there is NO SPECTATOR PARKING. If you plan on travelling by car then we recommend parking at Stratford International or Westfield, then walking. 

For blue badge parking requests please email transport@englandhockey.co.uk  

Lee Valley Hockey and Tennis Centre is fully accessible for users with disabilities, more info can be found here