About our venue
King Power Stadium, Leicester
We’re delighted to be holding CIMSPA Conference at the King Power Stadium, Leicester. Home of former Premier League Champions, Leicester City FC, the venue is centrally located and well served by transport routes.
Arriving by car
There is ample free delegate parking available at the venue which is located just 4 miles from junction 21 of the M1.
Arriving by train
The venue is 1.5 miles from Leicester Railway Station which is served by East Midlands Railways and Cross Country Trains. The venue is approximately a 30 minute walk or a 5-10 minute taxi journey from the station.
Cycling
On-site bike parking facilities are available.
Buses
A number of bus routes from Leicester City Centre serve the venue. The main bus stops are on Aylestone Road which is a 5 minute walk from the venue.
Further information can be found on the venue website here.
Why Leicester?
Leicester is the perfect place to hold our conference which explores the links between the sport and physical activity workforce and the positive power that it has to impact health and wellbeing, economic sustainability and social value.
Leicester is one of the fastest growing cities in the UK, and arguably the most diverse with 59% of the population being non-white and 41% being born outside the UK.
The City has a strong heritage of sport and this contributed to our sector being included as a priority industry for the areas local skills improvement plan. The Local Skills Plan for Sport and Physical Activity which was published in Spring 2024 is an excellent example of wide collaboration to implement a plan which addresses local needs.
In the top third of the most deprived areas of the country, with unemployment and health inequalities above the national average, the potential that our sector workforce has to change lives here is the perfect demonstration of how we can address some of the huge challenges facing communities across the nation.
King Power Stadium parking and travel
Filbert Way Leicester, LE2 7FL
Accommodation
We’ve made it easy for you to find the perfect place to stay during the conference.
From premium hotels to budget-friendly options, our list of accommodations offers something for everyone. Browse our suggestions and book early to secure your stay. Other accommodation options are available nearby.
All information provided is subject to change, please confirm all final details with your chosen accommodation when booking.
Holiday Inn Express
Filbert Way Leicester, LE2 7FL
- Hotel located at King Power Stadium
- 20% Discounted Rate For CIMSPA Conference Delegates, Sponsors and Exhibitors (Subject to availability)
- Free Breakfast | Free Wi-Fi | Free Onsite Car Parking
- Check in: 14.00 Check Out: 11.00
Leicester Marriott
Smith Way, Grove Park, Enderby, Leicester, LE19 1SW
- Hotel is 3.9 miles from King Power Stadium
- Free Wi-Fi | On-Site Parking | Electric Car Charging Station | Restaurant on site
- Check in: 15.00 Check Out: 12.00
voco® Leicester
101 Welford Road, Leicester LE2 7QS
- Hotel located 0.8 miles from King Power Stadium
- Free Wi-Fi | On-Site Parking | Restaurant on site
- Check in: 15.00 Check Out: 11.00
Access
At CIMSPA we are committed to inclusivity and diversity in our workforce and across the sector, so we’re making sure that the CIMSPA Conference 2025 is as accessible as possible to attendees.
The venue
The King Power Stadium itself has a wide range of accessible facilities:
- Accessible toilets on all floors, these are also gender neutral
- Assistance dogs are welcome
- Accessible car parking spaces are available in the car park
- A Reflection and Prayer Room is available
- Lifts and staircases to all floors
- Contrasting floor textures
- All venue staff are first aid trained
- Same-level access at all venue entrances
Travel
If you’re in need of accessible travel to the venue, there are a range of taxi services which provide wheelchair accessible taxis or have experience in supporting passengers with access needs:
We offer no guarantees for availability or service. Other local taxi services are available and may be able to accommodate your needs.