XL Travel Information

[KONSPIRACY]

Please find below a MatchBox360 XL travel guide to help you plan your weekend...

XL TRAVEL:
- MatchBox360 XL will take place at the NEC Toute Suite (http://www.necconferences.co.uk/toute_suite.htm) inside the Piazza (http://www.necconferences.co.uk/pdfs/piazzaservicesplan.pdf) area of the Birmingham NEC complex (http://www.necconferences.co.uk/pdfs/nec_Site_Map.pdf). Travelling to MatchBox360 XL couldnt be easier with the NEC being located at the heart of the country's transport network with excellent access via road, rail and air!


By Road
- The Birmingham NEC is at the hub of the UK motorway network, enabling you to travel directly from the M6, M1, M40, and is just a few minutes from the M42 Junction 6. A list of detailed maps & route planner can be found here (http://www.necgroup.co.uk/visitor/travel/byRoad.asp).

You may also find the following taxi numbers useful:

TOA: 0121 427 8888
Silverline: 0121 773 4447

FREE XL CAR PARKING!
- Free parking will be available at the NEC for anyone attending MatchBox360 XL. We have been allocated spaces in the OEA (Outdoor Exhibition Area), which is located directly opposite Hall 5 and just a short walk from the Toute Suite. Simply access the NEC complex via Gate 1 and you will be directed to the car park, which is indicated as car park "B" on the NEC SITE MAP (http://www.necconferences.co.uk/pdfs/nec_Site_Map.pdf).


By Rail
- Wherever you're coming from, the easy way to get to the NEC is by rail. The train drops you right on the NEC doorstep & is just a few minutes walk from Birmingham International station via a covered walkway...you don't even have to go outside!

London is only 90 minutes away and trains also run direct to many regional towns and cities throughout the UK. For information on train times and fares to The NEC, please ask at your local station or ring your nearest rail travel enquiries centre:


National Rail enquiries: (http://ojp2.nationalrail.co.uk/en/pj/jp) +44 (0) 8457 48 49 50
Centro: +44 (0) 121 200 2700
SilverLink: +44 (0) 845 748 4950
Central Trains: +44 (0) 870 609 6060
Virgin Trains: (http://www.virgintrains.co.uk/default.aspx) +44 (0) 8457 222 333
Chiltern Railways: +44 (0) 8456 005 165

More information on rail travel to the NEC can be found here (http://www.necgroup.co.uk/visitor/travel/byRail.asp).


By Air
- Birmingham International Airport is conveniently situated just a few minutes from the NEC with the new AirRail Link (http://www.necgroup.co.uk/visitor/content/1083/) which provides a direct rail link from the airport to the NEC complex.

To find out about availability of flights please call 0870 733 5511 or visit the Birmingham International web site (http://www.bhx.co.uk/).

Further flight information to the NEC can be found here (http://www.necgroup.co.uk/visitor/travel/byAir.asp).


More travel information can be found at the NEC website (http://www.necgroup.co.uk/visitor/travel/), however if you have any queries with regards to travel, please do not hesitate to contact me via email: konspiracy@matchbox360.co.uk

You may also find the following information very useful courtesy of H3Fs very own Anthonyyy: The Guide To Attending LAN Events (http://www.halo3forum.co.uk/showthread.php?t=4443)

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[Spindryer]

Free parking !!!! That will make a big difference this year.

[KONSPIRACY]

It was free last year James...it was just a mission to walk from there as the buses stopped running earlier than expected. This time the car park is quite literally a 2 minute walk from the front doors of the Toute Suite! :D

[VeNnGaNzA]

:D I envy dutch people... Cheaper for someone in Holland to get to XL than someone from say... Scotland.

[KONSPIRACY]

The prebooking database tells me you're coming all the way from Spain VeNn? Do you need any further help or is that travel guide ok? Is there anything you'd like me to add to it?

Also, I hope to have all the national flags of all the nationalities of players attending XL displayed in the room ;)

[Farrmark]

Don't forget by Bus ;)

900 Bus to Birmingham International from the City Centre. Or from Yardley if you're me :D

[Shadowsun]

For the free parking, if we're staying in a hotel nearby would we be able to leave our cars in the car park over the weekend?

[Spindryer]

Good question my friend.

*Runs off to go find out. [Ask's Kon]

[KONSPIRACY]

TBH Shadow its probably best to take your car back to the hotel otherwise you'd have a long walk on your hands in the morning! Obviously if you're gonna be having a "few" drinks then you wont be able to drive so fully understand your situation and will get you an answer asap. I'm pretty sure the car parks are accessible 24-7 but its best to get this confirmed (could you send me an email to remind me to enquire with the NEC please). :cool:

edit: email sent to NEC...should have an answer for you next week :cool:

[Shadowsun]

Cheers Kon :D

[Dark]

Also, I hope to have all the national flags of all the nationalities of players attending XL displayed in the room ;)

Does that mean if I went (don't think I will though) you would get a Trinidad & Tobago flag especially? :D

[KONSPIRACY]

If someone was to make the effort to travel from T&T then I would track down your national flag...but I presume you live in the UK?! lol :D

[Dark]

Well, technically yes.
And also not technically yes.
So it's actually a big yes.
:p

[KONSPIRACY]

For the free parking, if we're staying in a hotel nearby would we be able to leave our cars in the car park over the weekend?
It has been confirmed by the NEC that onsite overnight parking is perfectly fine :cool: