Useful Information

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Event Timings

Tuesday 02 June 2026:

08:30 Registration opens

08:45 Exhibition Hall opens

17:00 Conference and Exhibition closes

17:00-19:30 Awards Networking Drinks, followed by Awards Ceremony

Wednesday 03 June 2026:

08:30 Registration opens

08:45 Exhibition Hall opens

16:00 Event closes

Venue Address

Coventry Building Society Arena
Phoenix Way
Foleshill
Coventry
CV6 6GE

From the North

DIRECTIONS FROM THE NORTH

~Take the M1 southbound, leave the M1 at junction 21, then at the roundabout take the 3rd exit onto the M69 (signposted Coventry, Birmingham)

~ Leave the M69 branching left (signposted Birmingham M6, Coventry North and Central A4600).

~ Keep in right-hand lane then continue forward (signposted Birmingham) joining the M6 at junction 2.

~ Leave the M6 at junction 3, then take 2nd exit onto Phoenix Way – A444 (signposted Coventry)

~ At the next roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Rowleys Green Lane.

~ At roundabout take 2nd exit onto Judds Lane.

~ Arrive at Coventry Building Society Arena.

From the South

DIRECTIONS FROM THE SOUTH

~ Take the M40 northbound

~ Leave the M40 at junction 15, then at the roundabout take the 4th exit onto Warwick Bypass – A46 (signposted Coventry).

~ Continue forward to join the A444, take left hand lane (signposted City Centre) onto London Road – A4114.

~ Continue forward on London Road – until you reach the Ring Road.

~ Stay in right-hand lane and take 2nd exit onto the Ring Road.

~Leave the Ring Road at junction 3 – at roundabout take 2nd exit onto Sky Blue Way.

~ Proceed forward over traffic lights.

~ At next roundabout, take 1st exit onto A444, signposted Nuneaton.

~ Continue forward on A444, straight on at roundabouts until you see the Coventry Building Society Arena.

~ At the last roundabout adjacent to the Coventry Building Society Arena on you right-hand side, take 3rd exit onto Rowleys Green Lane.

~ At roundabout take 2nd exit onto Judds Lane

~ Arrive at Coventry Building Society Arena.

From the East

DIRECTIONS FROM THE EAST

~ Take the A14 westbound.

~ Continue forward, then join the M6 motorway (signposted M6, The North West, Birmingham, Coventry)

~ Leave the M6 at junction 3 (signposted Coventry North) then at the roundabout take the 2nd exit onto Phoenix Way – A444 (signposted Coventry)

~ At the next roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Rowleys Green Lane.

~ At roundabout take 2nd exit onto Judds Lane.

~ Arrive at Coventry Building Society Arena.

From the South-East

DIRECTIONS FROM THE SOUTH-EAST

~ Take the M1 northbound.

~ Taking the left hand lane, join the M6 motorway (signposted M6 The North West, Coventry North, Birmingham)

~ Leave the M6 at junction 3, then at the roundabout take the 2nd exit onto Phoenix Way – A444 (signposted Coventry)

~ At the next roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Rowleys Green Lane.

~At roundabout take 2nd exit onto Judds Lane.

~ Arrive at Coventry Building Society Arena.

From the North-West

DIRECTIONS FROM THE NORTH-WEST

~ Take the M6 southbound.

~ Leave the M6 at junction 3 (signposted Coventry North) then at the roundabout take the 4th exit onto Phoenix Way – A444 (signposted Coventry).

~ At the next roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Rowleys Green Lane.

~ At roundabout take 2nd exit onto Judds Lane.

~ Arrive at Coventry Building Society Arena.

By Train

Coventry Arena train station – next to the Coventry Building Society Arena is open
You can download the time table here: www.londonmidland.com/download/112257.6/coventry-nu

Coventry Railway Station
Please Note – The last train leaving Coventry Railway Station to London Euston is 23:31. The last train leaving Coventry Railway Station to Birmingham New Street is 01:13.

For more information on train stations and timetables please visit: https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/
The railway station is in the City Centre and approximately six miles away. There are always black cabs immediately outside the station and it is roughly a 10 to 15 minute journey.

By Bus

Public transport from train station to the Coventry Building Society Arena:

  • Number 8 Bus from Coventry Train Station to Coventry Transport Museum
  • Then catch the Number 4 or Number 5 from Coventry Transport Museum to Arena Park (Tesco)
  • Once you arrive at Arena Park there is an underpass which takes you into Car Park B of the Coventry Building Society Arena. Follow signs for the Coventry Building Society Arena main entrance from here

For more information regarding regular public bus services around Coventry and Warwickshire please visit: https://nxbus.co.uk/local/west-midlands/cv6 6ge

On Arrival

  • Follow the signs to the Design in Mental Health Entrance (Hall 1).
  • In the Registration area, check in by scanning the barcode on your booking confirmation email at one of the self-service kiosks. Your Badge will be printed and you will need to wear it throughout your visit.
  • Delegate or Speaker Passes only – Before you enter the Exhibition Hall, please go to the Registration Desk to collect your eco-friendly Delegate bag and lunch vouchers.

Our team will be on hand if you have any problems.

Join us at the Awards!

The Design in Mental Health Awards take place at Coventry Building Society Arena immediately after the close of the Conference and Exhibition on 2 June.

Join us in Premier Lounge for pre-Awards networking from 17:00, with complimentary drinks and nibbles included!

The Awards ceremony follows, with proceedings wrapping up at 19:30 so you can make the most of your evening!q

Parking

There is plenty of parking available for this event in Car Park A.

Delegate attendees will receive complimentary parking, valid only at payment kiosks. The code will be available at the Registration Desk.

Process for obtaining free parking:

  • On arrival, enter the car park and park up as normal.
  • Before you leave the event, visit the Registration Desk and collect the Free Parking code.
  • Check out at a ticket machine as normal, entering the code when prompted to reduce the cost to £0.
    Please note: this parking cannot be pre-booked and is subject to availability of spaces.

Please ensure you read the signage carefully, as the Arena have changed their parking system to an Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) System which records vehicle registrations on entry and exit to the arena.
Failure to register your vehicle will result in you receiving a Penalty Charge Notice (PCN).

Catering

There is a choice of on-site catering at Coventry Building Society Arena. The catering points can be found within the Exhibition Hall.

Delegate Passes include a free lunch and complimentary tea and coffee during the break periods.

Drinking water dispensers are available around the venue – please bring a re-useable water bottle with you if possible.

Accommodation

Design in Mental Health is working with accommodation agency Event Express to provide discounted accommodation at hotels close to Coventry Building Society Arena. There are a variety of options based on budget and location to Coventry Building Society Arena to select from.

The Event Express service is completely free to use with no hidden charges and no booking or transaction fees, and the friendly reservations team will liaise directly with the hotels on your behalf.

Click here to book your accommodation online via Event Express.

For more information, please contact Event Express direct::
Telephone: (+44) 01905 732737 Email: reservations@eventexpressuk.com

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