The OVO Arena Wembley

Had a great experience with very good views of the gig at the Ovo arena recently using powerchair and cane. Very happy with all provisions, bar the single lift for disabled patrons/those in the seating area, meaning at the beginning or end of the show you could be waiting some time to enter/leave.

Went to see Nightwish at the Wembley arena . We stayed overnight in the Hilton next to the arena which meant getting there on a cold night quick and easy . I’d already told them I was bringing medical equipment and they told me to go to door 1 at the front instead of queuing at the door on the ticket . Staff very friendly and I was directed to door 1 with other people in wheelchairs or scooters. Easy to get through security but then a long wait for the only lift which was old to take us to the 1st level . Found our door not too far away after passing the snack , drinks and merch stands . All near by . The wheelchair area in my block was on the side and had nice seating for carers . It blended in with the other seating so you didn’t feel segregated. Although there was room for 7 people , it was only me and my husband plus a guy at one end so we had the are to ourself !! I could then turn to see the stage which was great . Getting our was even easier as opposite our end was doors to the street and ramp to the front of the arena so no need to go back down the other end to the lift . 5 mins later we were back in our hotel room !!

An overall very competent handling of the needs of physically disabled wheelchair users. More ramps needed however, as understanding of 'level access' a little shaky and was made to mount a doorway which was far to high for my wheelchair. I know from experience this has the potential to break my chair, and does not help pain levels.