ADMISSION

Free admission is by pre-registration, key client invitation or ticket only. Visitors to the exhibition without tickets must complete a registration form at the entrance to the exhibition hall.

 

The Organisers reserve the right, at their discretion to refuse admission to the exhibition. In the interest of safety no child under the age of 16 will be admitted to the exhibition, while students 16-18 years must be accompanied at all times by a responsible adult.

 

HOURS OF OPENING

Tuesday 5th April  09.30 – 17.00 hrs

Wednesday 6th April   09.30 – 17.00 hrs

Thursday 7th April   09.30 – 16.00 hrs

 

CAR PARKING

Parking – pre-booked parking for £12.85 per day via the NEC here 

Transport to the exhibition halls from the car parks is by a frequent free shuttle bus service. This will operate from one hour before to one hour after exhibition open times.

 

CANVASSING

Canvassing for orders by non-exhibitors is strictly prohibited, and the right of expulsion will at once be exercised.

The distribution or display of printed materials, handbills or circulars or other articles, other than by exhibitors within the confines of their own stands, is prohibited.

 

FIRST AID

For First Aid and Medical Emergencies, Medical Assistance on site is provided in the form of First Aiders; this can be sought by contacting either the Organiser’s Office or the Venue Operations Centre on 0121 780 4141 ext. 2222 – when reporting an emergency, please give the exact location of the casualty and details of the injuries incurred.

 

LOST PROPERTY

Please report loss of property, or hand in items found, to the Organiser’s Office in Hall 9.

 

PUBLIC ADDRESS SYSTEM

The Public address system is for official announcements and Police/Emergency messages only. It is not available to exhibitors or visitors, under any circumstances, during the open hours of the exhibition.

 

CLOAKROOMS

Cloakroom facilities are available next to Hall 9.

 

REFRESHMENTS/CATERING

There are bars, restaurants, cafes and sandwich bars located both within the exhibition and in the Piazza area.

 

CUSTOMS & EXCISE

Please contact:

Tel: 0121 782 5221

Fax: 0121 780 4121

 

TAXIS

TOA Taxis –

Tel: 0121 427 8888

 

HOW TO GET TO THE VENUE

By Road: 

The National Exhibition Centre (NEC) is situated just 9 miles from Birmingham city centre and adjacent to junction 6 of the M42, providing direct links to the M5, M6 and M40.

 

By Rail:

This provides a convenient means of reaching the NEC from any parts of the UK, and Birmingham International Station is directly linked to the NEC via a covered walkway. Information Tel: 0345 484980.

 

By Air:

Birmingham International Airport is right next door to the NEC offering direct flights to and from Europe, USA, Asia as well as many UK Cities. Tel: 0121 767 5511.