Motorpoint Arena

The Motorpoint Arena sits on Nottingham's waterfront, a sleek modern venue that pulls in everyone from chart-topping acts to wrestling nights and comedy tours. It's the sort of place where you'll catch a headline gig one weekend and a family pantomime the next - the programming is genuinely varied, which keeps it interesting if you're based nearby for a few days.

What you get depends entirely on what's on. The arena itself is well-designed, with decent sightlines from most seats and the kind of facilities you'd expect from a proper venue - concessions aren't cheap, mind you, but they never are. The location is handy for exploring Nottingham's city centre afterwards, whether that's hitting a pub or grabbing a late bite.

If you're camping at one of the nearby spots - Holme Pierrepont is closest at under two miles - you can easily pop into town for an evening show without the drive hassle. It works well as an anchor point for a longer stay, particularly if there's something you genuinely want to see. Check their website for what's coming up before you book your accommodation, though. Turning up blind hoping something appeals is a recipe for disappointment. Worth building your trip around if the right act comes through.