
Find your perfect exhibition venue in Nottingham
With a range of spacious event spaces, state-of-the-art facilities, and brilliant transport links, The City Ground is an impressive exhibition venue in Nottingham. Offering everything from stunning pitch views to delicious, in-house catering, it’s a spectacular setting to network and showcase at your next event.
Holding up to 300 attendees, our main event space, Legends’ Lounge, is perfectly placed to host exhibition stands, smaller trade shows, expos, business fairs and networking events. We also provide a range of smaller function rooms and executive boxes if you want to include break-out sessions and smaller seminars in your event itinerary.
With an electric atmosphere and premium hospitality services, The City Ground can generate a real buzz on the exhibition hall floor.

An exhibition venue for impressive Nottingham events
Whether you’re planning a product launch or traditional table-top display, finding an exhibition venue that can bring your ideas to life is essential. At the home of Nottingham Forest FC, you’ll have more than just a rich sporting history and pitch views to give your event an edge.
From private bars to presentation equipment, we have rooms with the facilities to cater for exhibitions of all types. We can tailor our spaces to suit your needs, with plenty of customisable layouts and decorations to choose from.
Whether you imagine nibbles or a hot buffet, our culinary professionals are also here to create bespoke menus for your event. A passion for flavoursome, ethically prepared food means we’re proud to bring tasty catering to a range of exhibitions, with dishes to suit all tastes and dietary requirements.

An exhibition venue in the heart of Nottingham
The City Ground is designed to welcome up to 30,455 fans on match days. This means it offers unrivalled transport links via the M1 and A1, plus complimentary parking for your exhibition delegates. For those arriving by air or train, East Midlands Airport and Nottingham Train Station are also nearby.
We know that convenience is key in the run up to an event. So it’s good to know the city of Nottingham offers a range of quality hotels and accommodation options for your team and attendees.
Additionally, if you need help bringing your ideas to life or putting the finishing touches to your exhibition, our specialist events team are here to help – before, during and after your exhibition.
Find your space
Facilities that meet your event requirements:
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Capacity: 150
1865 Club
A relaxed pitch-side space with bar and seating. RECEPTIONS | PARTIES | MEETINGS -
Capacity: 8
Executive Box
Perfect for smaller meetings with a stunning view. MEETINGS | INTERVIEWS -
Capacity: 300
Legends' Lounge
A laid back events space with a licensed bar. PARTIES | DINNERS | MEETINGS -
Capacity: 300
Robin Hood Suite
A warm, relaxed, and luxurious space with a private bar. RECEPTIONS | CONFERENCES | CELEBRATIONS -
Capacity: 60
Munich & Madrid Lounge
A customisable space perfect for conferences and events. CONFERENCES | PARTIES | BANQUETS -
Capacity: 200
European Suite
Ideal for hosting private parties, conferences, and meetings. CONFERENCES | MEETINGS | PARTIES
Quick room size comparison table
Room | Max Capacity | Banqueting | Boardroom | Cabaret | Classroom | Horseshoe | Reception | Theatre | U-Shape |
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1865 Club | 150 | 50 | 20 | 30 | 45 | N/A | 80 | 50 | 24 |
Executive Box | 8 | N/A | 4 | 4 | N/A | N/A | N/A | 8 | N/A |
Legends' Lounge | 300 | 300 | 30 | 35 | 60 | N/A | 350 | 50 | N/A |
Robin Hood Suite | 300 | 200 | 60 | 120 | 80 | N/A | 300 | 250 | 80 |
Munich & Madrid Lounge | 60 | N/A | 20 | N/A | 8 | N/A | 60 | 50 | N/A |
European Suite | 200 | 90 | N/A | 64 | 70 | N/A | 130 | 130 | 40 |

Planning another type of event?
With a range of impressive rooms to hire in Nottingham, The City Ground is perfect for both corporate and private events, including exhibitions, weddings and awards dinners.

Make an Enquiry
Ready to start planning your event at The City Ground? We've got the perfect Nottingham venue hire options for you. Tell us about your ideas and we'll be in touch to discuss how we can bring them to life.