Venue Information

Approx. capacity: 11000

The Echo Arena stands at the heart of the development of Kings Waterfront, an iconic cultural legacy of Liverpool's year as European Capital of Culture in 2008. The award-winning facilities sit alongside the Grade I listed Albert Dock complex and World Heritage Site on the eastern bank of the river Mersey, in the heart of Liverpool city centre. The 11,000 seat Echo Arena is joined to the BT Convention Centre by a central Galleria, making it unique as the only arena and convention centre under one roof in Europe. The Echo Arena has been awarded a string of environmental and architectural accolades. Designed by award-winning architects Wilkinson Eyre, it is one of the most sustainable venues in Europe, designed to reduce by half its CO2 emissions; features across the complex control light, temperature and electricity usage and harvest rainwater for toilet flushing, while a crop of turbines on the river generate its own electricity supply.

Transport

By Train

The Echo Arena is a 20-minute walk from Lime Street or a short taxi ride. You can also transfer at Lime Street onto the underground Wirral Line trains to James Street station (10 minute walk) or catch the CityLink Route C4 (7am - 8pm) directly to the Arena. If travelling from outside Merseyside, you can catch an underground train to James Street station from Lime Street station, inclusive of the cost of your ticket. Ring Traveline Merseyside 0871 200 22 33 for up to date information about your bus, train or ferry service. The Traveline is open from 0800 - 2000 every day of the week.

By Car

For all car journeys it's best to follow the white on brown tourist route signs for the Waterfront. These signs are visible on the major routes into the city. The Echo Arena is situated on the Kings Dock directly adjacent to the south side of the Albert Dock. Upon arrival, the Kings Dock entrance is clearly sign posted. From the North: Leave the M6 at junction 26 and follow signs for M58 Liverpool. Follow to end of M58 and then take signs for A59 Liverpool. Continue to follow Liverpool City Centre until picking up signs for the Waterfront. The Liverpool Waterfront Car Park is signposted 'Waterfront' on the city wide 'available spaces' signage. From the South: Leave the M6 at junction 21A and take the M62 to Liverpool. At the end of the M62 follow signs for Liverpool City Centre along Edge Lane, picking up and following signs for Waterfront. The Liverpool Waterfront Car Park is signposted 'Waterfront' on the city wide 'available spaces' signage. They offer a flat fee of £5 for parking for all Echo Arena event nights.

By Bus

Most Liverpool city centre bound buses will call at either Queen Square bus station (a 15-minute walk) or Liverpool ONE Bus Station, which is only a five minute walk to the arena. The CityLink Route C4 bus links Queen Square bus station, James Street rail station and Liverpool ONE Bus Station to the Arena. CityLink Route C4 operates every 20 minutes on Mondays to Saturdays and every 30 minutes on Sundays, between 7am - 8pm, with a maximum fare of £1 per journey. Merseytravel prepaid tickets, National Concessionary bus passes and Arriva day tickets are all valid on this service. For up-to-date information on all bus, train and ferry services, call Traveline Merseyside on 0871 200 22 33, open 8am - 8pm, 364 days a year or visit www.merseytravel.gov.uk

Parking

The Liverpool Waterfront Car Park is signposted 'Waterfront' on the city wide 'available spaces' signage. They offer a flat fee of £5 for parking for all Echo Arena event nights.

Accessibility

Wheelchair Access

The Echo Arena is fully accessible for all customers and complies with DDA directives, with accessible toilets, lifts and entrances in all areas.

Hearing Systems

Once you're inside the building the box office features a fixed loop hearing system, as do the refreshment and merchandising counters, which are situated at low levels to make life easier. An induction loop is available in some of the seating areas.

Guide Dogs

Guide dogs are welcome in the Echo Arena.

General Access Info

There are eight accessible toilets in the Echo Arena; toilets are available on every floor of the building. Motorised scooters are allowed in public parts of the venue - you can also charge scooters and wheelchairs at the venue. You'll find accessible parking in the adjacent ACC car park, although it's not free for Blue Badge holders. There are plenty of accessible spaces in the car park, plus a drop off point on the river side of the centre if you'd prefer door to door service. Lifts in the car park have reversing mirrors and both visual and audible floor indicators. The route from the car park to the entrance is accessible to a wheelchair, although assistance may be needed as the route includes some ramps. If you have any questions about special seating requirements please contact the box office on 0844 8000 400.