SPRU is a tabletop wargaming convention that hosts vendors who sell cool stuff, and exhibitors who put on great activities. You will be able to engage with some truly unique wargaming sculptors, independant artists, game designers and members of the community. • Discover some beautiful, hand sculpted models for your next project. • Play new games you’ve never heard of before.  • Make new friends. • Explore the wider wargaming community. See the full list of vendors and exhibitors above!

The following games will be open for any attendee to drop by and have a go.  • Tiny Conflict • Aetherpunk • Tonks / Scabz • Necropolis • Buff This 2141 • Tommy Gu • Alien Zoology • Thieving Gits • Space Gits • Hag28 • Turnip28 / Swill • Hollow Lands More games will be revealed over Spring 2026.

Address Albert Hall Conference Centre North Circus Street Nottingham NG1 5AA Sat Nav North Circus Street, NG1 5AA Lat: 52.95442 Lng: -1.15635 what3words ///rating.oasis.buyers(https://what3words.com/rating.oasis.buyers) By Rail 18 Minute walk or 5 minute Taxi Journey from Nottingham Train Station(https://maps.app.goo.gl/ZmixK46oxFNAsycKA) By Tram 6 Minute walk from Royal Centre (https://maps.app.goo.gl/YdgPGFAmfiNu8HwE9)or 9 minute walk from Old Market Square(https://maps.app.goo.gl/mwktdr8k3yU82XSZ9) By Bus 9 Minute walk from Old Market Square(https://maps.app.goo.gl/mwktdr8k3yU82XSZ9)   Map https://static.wixstatic.com/media/adf0a4_f445fdb7dd694c5f8b4731631253d251~mv2.png

Plenty! Click the links below to be taken to various hotels.  • Premier Inn: 0.1 Mile from the venue.(https://www.premierinn.com/gb/en/hotels/england/nottinghamshire/nottingham/nottingham-city-centre-chapel-bar.html) • Park Plaza: 0.2 Miles from the venue.(https://www.radissonhotels.com/en-us/hotels/park-plaza-nottingham) • St James: 0.3 Miles from the venue.(https://stjames-hotel.com/) • Crown Plaza: 0.2 Miles from the venue.(https://www.ihg.com/crowneplaza/hotels/gb/en/nottingham/notws/hoteldetail) • Harts Nottingham: 0.3 Miles from the venue.(https://www.hartsnottingham.co.uk/) • Travelodge: 0.3 Miles from the venue.(https://www.travelodge.co.uk/hotels/290/Nottingham-Central-hotel)

Metered Street Parking Metered street parking is available on any of the side streets surrounding the Albert Hall. Cheaper tariffs can be found in Zone 2 areas near the Albert Hall on College St and The Ropewalk. The charging period is between the hours of 8am and 10pm and the tariff is variable, payment options include the Ringo app or card payments at the meter. Day Parking Nottingham Mount Street NCP Car Park (https://www.ncp.co.uk/find-a-car-park/car-parks/nottingham-mount-street/)& Nottingham St James Street NCP Car Park (https://www.ncp.co.uk/find-a-car-park/car-parks/nottingham-st-james-street/)are located close by. Slightly further out is Q-Park Talbot Street.(https://www.q-park.co.uk/en-gb/cities/nottingham/talbot-street/)

Accessible entrance Located directly off the Maid Marion Way roundabout adjacent to Nottingham Central Police Station. Access is gained via a small ramp leading to a level entrance labelled Entrance 4. An intercom is provided at this entrance, where access can be requested. Once alerted a member of the venue team will open the door and assist if required. Venue Accessibility To read the venues full access statement Click Here.(https://www.alberthallnottingham.co.uk/access-statement) A full map of the venue can be found below.

The Ground Floor Osborne Suite will host 20 vendors. Presentations and Q&As will be held in Syndicate Rooms 1, 2 and 3. The Osborne Lounge will be a dedicated hang out and chill space. https://static.wixstatic.com/media/adf0a4_4f0056b582184e9a857734c895f84214~mv2.png The First Floor Great Hall will host 21 exhibitors, activities and game demos. Attendees are welcome to lounge in the theatre seats that circle the hall and watch the world go by. https://static.wixstatic.com/media/adf0a4_f6ea9b08bb5a42279b5869f5173b3aa4~mv2.png

Food and Drink The venue has a bar on site that sells non-alcoholic and alcoholic drinks. It also sells light snacks such as crisps, chocolate bars, flapjacks, tea/coffee, soft drinks, sweets etc. Filled rolls and baguettes will be available on the day.

Groceries & “Meal Deals” There are two Tesco Express shops within a 5 minute walk.(https://www.google.co.uk/maps/search/tesco+express/@52.9540671,-1.1559981,666m/data=!3m1!1e3?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI1MTIwMi4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D) Cafe & Coffee Shops There are five coffee shops within 5-10 minute walk.(https://www.google.co.uk/maps/search/coffee/@52.9541447,-1.1559873,666m/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI1MTIwMi4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D) Restaurants There are approximately 10 restaurants of various cuisines within 5-10 minute walk.(https://www.google.co.uk/maps/search/Restaurants/@52.9541383,-1.1559873,666m/data=!3m1!1e3?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI1MTIwMi4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D)

Food and Drink You can bring your own food and drink into the venue.

Children You are welcome to bring your child and introduce them to the world of tabletop gaming. Children under 16 can buy a ticket at reduced cost online and on the door. Aged 16 or over will need to buy an adult ticket. Please note that some material at SPRU may not be appropriate for all ages. All children must be accompanied by a ticket holding adult and the adult takes all responsibility for their child's behaviour.

Tickets Tickets will be available on the door for the same price as they are listed online.  Only so many tickets will be available. Please purchase online beforehand so you aren’t disappointed. If tickets sell out, then a review will be made to release more and this website will be updated. If tickets sell out online first, then they will not be available on the day.