Built in 1877-81 with an elaborate Gothic design of gables, arches and pinnacles, Arkwright was originally home to University College Nottingham as well as the city library and a natural history museum. It was once the learning place of celebrated author D. H. Lawrence.
This building houses the beautiful Old Chemistry Theatre which can host dinners up to 110 delegates. It was also the building where, just over 100 years ago, groundbreaking work by Professor Frederic Stanley Kipping led to the discovery of silicone polymers and spawned a multibillion-pound industry.
During the summer months, Benefactors Court is the perfect location for an BBQ or a spot of early morning yoga.
360° tours of Arkwright
Rooms and capacities
| Room | Size (people) |
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| Old Chemistry Theatre (166m2) |
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| World Kitchen (296m2) |
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Getting to the Arkwright building, City Campus
By car
We do not have onsite car parking, the Forest Park and Ride tram service is particularly convenient and is always popular with delegates attending events.
We do have discounted rates with Q-Park Talbot Street please use the post code
NG1 5GG. Delegates must pre-book their parking at Talbot Street via the Q-Park website. Please speak to your event coordinator for the link to book and a discount code.
By train
Nottingham station is located approximately one mile from our City Campus, which can then be accessed on foot, by tram or by bus.
By tram
The Nottingham Express Transit (NET) tram stops on our University’s City Campus, providing a convenient link from the railway station and the area around Broadmarsh Bus Station redevelopment. There are also several park and ride stops along the route, which provide convenient places to park when visiting the University. The Phoenix Park Park and Ride site is close to Junction 26 of the M1 and the Forest Park and Ride site is near to the city centre.
By air
East Midlands Airport is the closest airport to Nottingham City Campus which is 15 miles outside the city. There is a Skylink bus service running every half an hour into the city centre.
More of our City Campus
Newton conferencing and events facilities
The Newton building is a magnificent example of mid-20th Century architecture, it is one of the tallest buildings in Nottingham and boasts a striking art-deco style.
Chaucer conferencing and events facilities
The Chaucer building houses Nottingham Law School, a leading provider of professional law courses, and the School of Social Sciences.
University Hall conferencing and events facilities
University Hall features a stunning main hall, seating up to 500 in original pews, with a stage and lectern - perfect for many types of events.
Confetti
Nestled in Nottingham’s Creative Quarter, Confetti's campus is unique and versatile with particular strengths in the creative technologies industry.
We chose NTU Events and Conferencing to host our national event as not only was it a very stunning venue in a great location, but it offered everything we needed and more. From the first contact we had with the team they were friendly, flexible, helpful and reassuring.
Our other venues
Brackenhurst Campus
Escape the hustle and bustle of city life and host your next event in the idyllic Nottinghamshire countryside at this leading events venue.
Clifton Science and Technology Campus
Our contemporary event spaces provide the perfect backdrop to your event from self-contained conference space to its unrivalled outdoor space.
Mansfield University Centre
Mansfield Centre provides a quieter urban alternative with innovatively developed collaborative spaces to elevate your next meeting or conference.
Hire our sports facilities
Our versatile sports facilities can be home to your sporting or non-sporting events, with a range of indoor and outdoor space suited to team building, meetings, exhibitions and public events.
Contact NTU Events and Conferencing
Email: enquiries@ntueventsandconferencing.co.uk
Events and Conferencing contact form
Telephone: +44 (0)115 848 8000
Lines are open:
Monday – Thursday 8.30 am – 5 pm
Friday 8.30 am – 4.30 pm